FOIA Requests

The Berwyn Park District strives to maintain an open transparent government system providing the public with information related to its operation and mission. When possible the District will post documents related to park district financies, meetings, polices, and other public business on it’s website for public access. Attached is a copy of the Freedom of Information Act Policy for your reference and use.

As a convenience, the District has prepared forms for your use. Requests can be submitted in writing in person, via U.S. mail, or via email.

Please see our full Admin FOIA procedures here. Please use the form below. We will respond as best we can, in a timely manner.




It is the public policy of this State that public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business and that the people have a right to be informed as to the conduct of their business. - Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1.

Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. Such access is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making informed political judgments and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest. - Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1.

LIST OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE BERWYN PARK DISTRICT

Administration Files
Board Meeting Minutes, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes, Ordinances, Resolutions, Policies, Site Reservations, Freedom of Information Requests, Election Information, Referendum Information, Strategic Plan, Bid Documents, Intergovernmental Agreements, Parks/Facilities Information, Certified Payrolls, Committee Meeting Minutes, Department and District Manuals, Correspondence, Citizen Concern Forms, Incident/Accident Reports, Staff Reports, Organization Chart, Surveys, District Forms, Legal Notices, Independent Contractor Contracts, CCTV Recordings

Finance Department Files
Financial Records, Budget & Appropriations Ordinance, Tax Levy, Annual Audit, Payroll, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Training Reports, IMRF Public Act 97-0609, Annual Treasurer’s Report, Office Contracts & Leases

Recreation Department Files
Registration Statistics, Participation Reports, Facility Reservations, Program Guide, Department Manuals

Parks Maintenance Department Files
Parks Plans, Building Plans, Department Manuals, Inspection Reports, Equipment/Service Records

Freedom of Information Officers
Sandy Fejt, Freedom of Information Officer
Cindy Hayes, Board Secretary
About Berwyn Park District
The Berwyn Park District is a separate municipal governing agency established for the purpose of providing parks, facilities and recreational programs for the residents of Berwyn.


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To enrich the quality of life of the community by providing superior parks, facilities and recreational services in a fiscally responsible manner.
Proksa Park
Activity Center

3001 S. Wisconsin Ave.
708-795-2892
Freedom Park
Administration Office

3701 Scoville Avenue
708-788-1701
Liberty
Cultural Center

6445 W. 27th Place
708-795-2891
The Berwyn Park District is proud to be a partner and supporter of the West Suburban Special Recreational Association.