It is the mission of the Park District to identify the needs and expectations of its citizens, as well as trends
affecting them. In meeting the citizen’s needs and expectations over the years, the District has provided
the following services and facilities: Community Center, Daycare, Movie Theatre, Athletic Field Park,
Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Senior Citizens Center, and Parks. These facilities provide over 50
recreational programs per year.
The Geneseo Park District is a subdivision of the State of Illinois and is organized under the
Park District code of the State of Illinois; contributions made to the Park District are tax deductible as a
charitable contribution by the donor. It is its purpose to provide wholesome recreation opportunities that
contribute to the Geneseo well-being of all citizens, by establishing and maintaining a comprehensive
public park and recreation system.
The Geneseo Park District was organized in May of 1953 by the vote of its people.
The District encompasses some 144 square miles and takes in the City of Geneseo and parts of nine
other townships (Hanna, Phoenix, Loraine, Osco, Atkinson, Cornwall, Munson, Edford, and all of Geneseo).
It is governed by a Board of 5 elected commissioners who serve 4 year terms.
The Geneseo Park District Board works to provide the best possible park and recreation
services to our residents and visitors. We have been as a community extremely lucky to have the
facilities available where people can play, relax, learn and enjoy. The efforts and dedication made by
the past and present staff and board members have made these great facilities possible. It is our hope
that we continue to improve the quality of life through our parks and recreation facilities for you.
We value your ideas and opinions and strive to serve you.
Board of Commissioners
Dr. Jeff Hirschfelder, President
Robert Wyffels, Vice President
Joe Mickley, Secretary
Stan Storm, Commissioner
Sarah Wirth, Commissioner
Molly Hamer, Executive Director
Molly was born and raised in Geneseo, and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Park and
Recreation degree. She worked for the Schaumburg Park District for 11 years, the last three as the
Superintendent of Recreation. She then moved back to Geneseo with her husband Mike and their three
children. She has served as a board member for our Park District for 12 years. Molly also has a
Masters in counseling from Western Illinois University. We are happy to have her expertise and
look forward to great years ahead!!
Park District Administrative Staff
Molly Hamer, Executive Director
Ken Asta, Superintendent of Recreation
Scott Himmelman, Superintendent of Facilities
Paula Verbeck, Business Manager
May Board Agenda
April Board Meeting Minutes
Award-Winning Facilities
1983 Governor’s Home Town Award – Community Center
1995 National Recreation and Park Association Kudos Marketing and Communication Award
1996 Lorraine D. Wright Award for Excellence - Geneseo Indoor Pool
1997 National Park and Recreation Association National Fitness City Award
1997 Illinois Park and Recreation Association Outstanding Facility Award
Geneseo Indoor Pool
1999 National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Section Excellence in Aquatics Award
1999 National Recreation and Park Association – Great Lakes Region Partnership Award
Geneseo Central Theatre
2001 National Recreation and Park Association Outstanding Board Award
2001 Illinois Park and Recreation Association Outstanding Facility Renovation – Athletic Field
2002 Illinois Park and Recreation Association “Best of Show” - Website Design
2004 Illinois Park and Recreation Association Outstanding Facility and Parks Award
2006 National Recreation and Park Association – Great Lakes Region Partnership Award
Heart Smart Program
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