The City's special charter gives it ownership of all public parks and recreation facilities within the City and an obligation to regulate and improve those assets. The Park and Recreation Board serves as an advisory body in regard to the development and operation of recreation programs, playgrounds, the Recreation Center, the Deer Path Golf Course, the beach and all other City-owned park and recreational facilities. The Board also acts as a liaison between the residents and the City Council on all park and recreation matters.
The Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Municipal Services unless otherwise noted on the agenda.
| Name | Address | Telephone |
| Paul Best - Chairman | 510 Buena Road | 847-735-1148 |
| Rich Adams | 460 Exeter Place | 847-295-2335 |
| Nancy Duffy | 370 Glenwood Road | 847-234-1690 |
| Shannon Maguire | 101 Sunset Place | 847-800-6760 |
| Steve Reimer | 1091 Windhaven Court | 847-235-1874 |
| Jared Rhoads | 1875 Surrey Lane | 224-544-5365 |
| Melanie Walsh | 140 Park Avenue | 312-810-6510 |
| Sally Swarthout - Director of Parks & Recreation | 400 Hastings Road | 847-323-7353 |
