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Independent park district

Sycamore Park District

The Park District governs parks, recreation, trails, golf, facilities, programs, and stewardship of public green space.

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An open public meeting packet sits in front of a Midwestern civic building.

Why one Sycamore tax code lists nine public bodies

DeKalb County's SY07 tax-code detail shows nine separate governments and districts serving one representative property, each with its own authority, budget, meetings, and records.

Authority

Who makes the decision

An elected Board of Commissioners approves Park District policy, spending, contracts, fees, and capital direction.

Public money

How it is funded

The district has its own levy and also uses program fees, facility revenue, grants, and other district receipts.

Meeting rhythm

When the public work happens

The Board generally meets at 6:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The 2026 schedule lists August 25 as the next regular date after July 28.

Responsibilities

What this body controls

  • Parks, trails, playgrounds, recreation facilities, and golf
  • Programs, memberships, fees, and community access
  • Land stewardship, conservation, maintenance, and capital projects
  • District budgets, contracts, bids, audits, and long-range plans

Records desk note

How this archive works

The Board page carries the current meeting schedule. A separate transparency archive contains older minutes and related financial material.

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