Wheeling Park District

Wheeling, United States

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The Wheeling Park District, incorporated in 1961, is located in northern Cook and southern Lake Counties, and is 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The Park District serves a population of approximately 40,729 residents living within the Village of Wheeling and small portions of Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights. It encompasses an area just over 8.5 square miles. The Park District is considered to be a primary government — providing a full range of recreation activities, public open space, recreational facilities, a full-​service country club, and district-​wide events for its communities.

The Park District is governed by an elected, seven-​member board and operates under a Board-​Manager form of government, with its primary purpose to provide parks and recreational opportunities to its residents. Services provided include recreation programs, park management, capital development, and general administration. The Park District manages 16 sites on approximately 260