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Kingsbury Park District
Questions,
Comments, Complaints or Compliments? Have one of the
above? Feel free to
contact us. Feedback from
the public is very important to us.
Often you are aware of a situation before we are. Call
664-4969, stop by the office at 114 North 2nd or mail to: Kingsbury
Park District Insurance The Kingsbury Park District assumes no responsibility for injuries or accidents occurring at programs or activities. It does not carry medical or loss of personal property insurance for program participants. The cost would make program fees prohibitive. Reviewing your own insurance plan to be certain that you and your family have proper coverage is advisable. Mistakes Happen Occasionally,
there may be an error in days, times or fees in this brochure.
We thank you for your patience and understanding when these
situations arise. Fees? What do I
pay taxes for! The basic Philosophy of the Kingsbury Park District is to offer diversified leisure services, including recreational programs and facilities while ensuring that all citizens have an equal opportunity to take advantage of these services. However, since the demand upon the District is greater than the public’s ability through tax dollars to support that demand, and tax revenues are greatly limited for all types of governmental service, it is necessary to charge fees. These fees supplement other sources of revenue used by the District and are a means to continue to provide and expand basic services on an equitable basis. Non-Resident Fees The Kingsbury Park
District residents, via property taxes, make a significant financial
contribution to the operation of the Park District whether they use it
or not. The Non-Resident
Fair Share concept is intended to apportion an equalizing fee to
non-resident participants so they contribute to the overall financing of
the Park District on an equitable basis with residents.
Throughout the Brochure, the higher fee is the non-resident fair
share fee. A
resident is defined as anyone living within the geographic
boundaries of the Kingsbury Park District. Code of Conduct Equal Access: No
participant shall, on the basis of race, sex, creed, national origin or
disability, be denied equal access to programs, activities, services or
benefits, or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege,
advantage or opportunity. Behavior:
The Kingsbury Park District encourages and promotes the concept of fun
for everyone. However,
certain rules are necessary to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.
Participants in all programs and on Park District Grounds are
expected to demonstrate age appropriate behavior.
The Park District basic behavior code insists that participants
shall: 1. Show respect to
each other and Kingsbury Park District staff,
including referees, umpires, and coaches 2. Refrain from
using foul or abusive language 3. Refrain from
causing bodily harm to themselves, other
participants, and staff 4. Demonstrate
respect to equipment and facilities 5. Refrain from
participating in unlawful activities 6. Follow all posted
regulations within specified Park Facility A caring and
positive approach will be utilized regarding the use of any disciplinary
methods. Additional or
individual behavior management plans may be developed on the advice of
parent, guardians, Kingsbury Park District Staff, or other
professionals. The
Kingsbury Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant if
the above noted procedures are not adhered to. Each situation will be evaluated individually and on its own
merit. Individuals with Disabilities
The Kingsbury Park
District services, programs and activities are subject to all applicable
laws regarding nondiscrimination, including the recently enacted
American With Disabilities Act (ADA).
If you or a family member or friend has a disability and are
interested in participating in or attending a District program or
activity, the District will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate
that opportunity. To assist
us in making appropriate accommodations, we urge you to contact us in
advance of program participation at 664-4969 and discuss the necessary
accommodation. Vandalism Vandalism comes in many forms from littering during sports events to more severe cases such as driving across Park Sports Fields. All these acts cause higher maintenance costs, repair and clean up time in your Parks. In the 2004 year alone over $3,000 was spent on picking up litter in the parks. We would like to ask all participants to place all their personal trash in designated receptacles or give careless individuals a hand by picking up their trash for them. Should you see significant acts of vandalism call the Greenville Police Department at 664-2131 or the Bond County Sheriff’s Department at 664-2151 for reports at Patriots Park and the Nature Preserve, then let us know at the Park District Office 664-4969. Gift Certificates Give the gift of Recreation! Certificates are available at the Park District Office for any 2005 recreation or pool activity. They are available in $5 increments. These make wonderful gifts for birthdays, holidays or any special occasion. Financial
Scholarship For Activities Persons interested in financial scholarships should contact the Kingsbury Park District. The Park District offers scholarships only to Park District Residents. We also offer payment plans that can be worked out through the office. All scholarships and payment plans are kept private. In addition to scholarships and payment plans, persons can purchase gift certificates throughout the year to pay for summer recreation. Please note the gift certificate section.
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