Freedom of Information Act

(FOIA)In compliance with recent legislation, the Frankfort Park District offers the following information regarding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

The (5 ILCS 140/) Illinois Freedom of Information Act is a state statute that provides the public the right to access government documents and records. The law provides that a person can ask a public body for a copy of its records on a specific subject, and the public body must provide those records, unless there is an exemption in the statute that protects those records from disclosure.

Persons requesting documents from the Frankfort Park District under the FOIA must make such requests in writing by filling out the Request for Information form. This form is available at the park district office, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort, IL.

Click here to download the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Form.

For more information about the Illinois Freedom of Information Act please visit the Attorney General’s website at https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/

Mission Statement

It is the purpose of the Frankfort Park District to design, provide and maintain park facilities, open space and recreation programs in the most functional, attractive and fiscally responsible manner possible, and to meet the needs of its residents by utilizing volunteers through civic and intergovernmental agreements.

FPD Operating Budget: $2,500,000
Total Full Time Staff: 11
Total Part Time Staff: 74

Park Board Commissioners

Tom Barz, President
Tom Ruvoli, Treasurer
Mark Ponton, Secretary
Elmer Gentry
Michael McCarey

FOIA Officers

Gina Hassett  – Primary FOIA Officer
Regina Ross-Ellison  – Secondary FOIA Officer