Board of Commissioners

Sandwich Park District governing body is a separate governing unit which levies its own tax to provide park facilities and recreation for the residents of the district.

Innovative leadership starts with our community elected, seven member Board of Commissioners. Members of the Board are elected to six (6) year terms and serve without compensation.

Sandwich Park District Vacancy on Board of Directors

The Sandwich Park District is seeking someone to be appointed to fill a new vacancy on its Board of Directors. This position is a volunteer role and is unpaid. Park District Board members, called Commissioners, are elected in the Spring elections every two years – next in 2019. The purpose of the Park Board is to develop official policies of the Park District and to oversee all activities carried out by its Director and other staff. One stipulation on Board membership is that any candidate must be a registered voter living within the Sandwich city limits (because the Park District boundaries are the same as the city). 

Any community member who might be interested in being appointed to fill the open spot is encouraged to contact Mike McCann, Park District Director at 815-786-8044 or any current Board member listed on our website at www.sandwichparkdistrict.org.  It would be expected that the candidate would provide a resume in advance for Board review and that the candidate attends one or two meetings before being appointed.

The Park Board meets at 6:30 PM, usually on the second Wednesday of each month, and any interested parties are welcome to attend a meeting to see what business is conducted. Please call the office or check the website to confirm meeting dates and times.