Board of Commissioners
Enriching lives everyday
The Des Plaines Park District is governed by a five-member volunteer Board of Commissioners who are elected at-large for six-year terms. Terms are staggered to provide continuity. The board is responsible for the development of park district policies, long range planning, and monthly review of district’s Financial and Operations Reports. In addition, they hire and maintain oversight of the Executive Director. The day-to-day operations of the park district are the responsibility of the staff.
Jana B. Haas
President May 16, 2023–May 21, 2024
847-391-5700
jhaas@dpparks.org
Eli Williams
Vice President May 16, 2023–May 21, 2024
847-391-5700
ewilliams@dpparks.org
James F. Grady
Treasurer May 16, 2023–May 21, 2024
847-391-5700
jgrady@dpparks.org
Regular Park Board Meetings
Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month, *except for the September & December Board meetings; in the David L. Markworth Board Room
at the Administrative and Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines. Map and directions
Meetings begin at 6:00pm. The public is invited to attend.
If a special accommodation is needed to attend or participate in a Park Board meeting, please contact the
Board Secretary, Donald Miletic: 847-391-5700. dm@DPParks.org.
If you have comments for the community you can send them via email toJeanette.Berard@dpparks.org.
2023 Regular Park Board Meeting Dates
January 17
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 26*
October 17
November 21
December 12*
