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.
Eli Williams
President May 17, 2024–May 21, 2025
847-391-5700
ewilliams@dpparks.org
James F. Grady
Vice President May 17, 2024–May 21, 2025
847-391-5700
jgrady@dpparks.org
Donald J. Rosedale
Commissioner May 17, 2024–May 21, 2025
847-391-5700
drosedale@dpparks.org
Jana B. Haas
Commissioner May 17, 2024–May 21, 2025
847-391-5700
jhaas@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 to April.Lohr@DPParks.org
2023 Regular Park Board Meeting Dates
December 12*
2024 Regular Park Board Meeting Dates
January 16
February 20
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 24*
October 15
November 19
December 10*
