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Mission
To enrich the lives of individuals and families through parks, facilities, programs, events and recreational opportunities.
Vision
To Inspire an accessible and connected community through neighborhood parks and recreation experiences.
Core Values
Authentic and Transparent
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Policies
Park Rules
- Park Hours are
- May 1 – Sept 30 7 am – 9 pm
- Oct 1 – Apr 30 7 am – 7 pm
- Unless a Crete Park District program is scheduled
- Motorized vehicles are prohibited
- Alcohol is prohibited
- Dispose of trash properly in containers provided
- Animals must be leashed (10 foot maximum) at all times and owners are to clean up after the pets
- Barbeques only in designated areas
- No golf is allowed in parks
- Proper speech and conduct required at all times
- Vandalism in any Crete Park District property will incur a fine of $75 – $750
Refund policies?
No refunds will be given: Once a program begins, on associated fees (materials, uniform costs, supplies), for special events, bus trips, one day programs or rentals.
To request a refund, submit a refund request no later than 24 hours before the registration deadline/enrollment end date. A 25% service charge (minimum $20) will be applied if the refund request is approved.
Refunds of less than $20 will be applied as a credit to the customer’s Park District account. This will have no cash value. Full refunds are granted without penalty if the Park District initiates the refund (i.e. low enrollment, canceled class).
Day Camp: There are no refunds for Day Camp after the registration deadline, 1 week before each session starts. If you withdraw your child(ren) before the registration deadline, there is a $50 per child, per session (per week) service fee.
Residency Status
Crete Park District is a taxing district that shares the boundaries of the Village of Crete. Individuals/households that reside within the district boundaries pay property taxes, therefore receive a discounted rate on programs and services. Unincorporated Township residents do not qualify for that discount. A non-resident Pass may be purchased by non-residents to secure a discount for all programs and services for the year. You can use the map to help you.
Social Media Policy
Crete Park District – Social Media Comment Policy and Terms of Service
The purpose of this Facebook page is to present matters of public interest related to Crete Park District’s programs, activities, events, news, and photos. Please note that this page is not monitored 24 hours a day. Opinions expressed by Facebook users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the Crete Park District.
To maintain a respectful and constructive environment, we reserve the right to remove any comments that include (but not limited to) the following:
- Content not related to the original post/topic
- Repetitive or disruptive posts by the same user
- Posts containing false, misleading, or inaccurate information
- Content that is harassing, threatening, hateful, obscene, vulgar, or discriminatory
- Spam or promotional content, including unsolicited advertisements or links
- Posts containing personal, sensitive, or private information
- Content that violates copyright laws
- Comments intended solely to provoke, derail discussion, or distract from the post’s topic
The Crete Park District does not moderate comments based on personal opinion. However, we reserve the right to remove comments that violate our content guidelines.
Continued non-compliance may result in the user being blocked or restricted from the page.
While we may not see every comment immediately, we rely on the community to interact respectfully and appropriately. Thank you for helping us maintain a welcoming and inclusive online space for all.
This policy is subject to change at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on Facebook and our website.
Sled Hill Rules
The Crete Park District has a designated sled hill located at Crete Park 515 1st Street. Sledding is allowed only during daylight hours from 8 am – 5 pm. Slide Smart, Stay Safe!
Please read our list of rules before sledding.:
- Use sled hill at your own risk.
- Users assume full responsibility for determining if
the conditions are safe for sledding. - Parents/guardians are responsible for children.
- Use caution when sledding and be considerate of
others. - Sledding is permitted only in designated areas
and on the side of hill designated for sledding. - Sledding is a hazardous activity and presents
substantial risk. - The Crete Park District provides no supervision
Outdoor Bathrooms
Heritage Park Bathrooms:
Weekdays: from 9 am – 8 pm
Weekends: during programs or shelter/rotunda rentals
Crete Park Bathrooms
Weekdays: from 7 am – 5 pm
Weekends: from 9 am – 6 pm and during programs or shelter rentals
You commented on our park surveys
Lincolnshire could use a playground remodel
- We have plans to apply for the 2025 OSLAD Grant to upgrade our Lincolnshire Park. The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant is a state-financed grant program that provides funding assistance to local government agencies for acquisition and/or development of land for public parks and open space. You can view our preliminary plans for Lincolnshire Park by clicking here!
Another park should be put in at Swiss Valley
Swiss Valley Park is another park to upgrade in our 5-year plan. We are planning to apply for the 2027 OSLAD grant. As part of the OSLAD program, we will be reaching out to our community for public input to help make the best decisions for the park. We created a survey for residents to give their input. Click here to go to the Swiss Valley Webpage to view the preliminary plans and give your input.

Contact Us
Crete Park District 737 W Exchange Street Crete IL, 60417 M-F 9 am - 5 pm
708.672.6969