Information About The Harvey Park District

Mission Statement
The mission of the Harvey Park District shall be to provide and maintain attractive parks and scenic areas, leisure time activities for the community, and produce wholesome recreation for the entire family.

Vision Statement

Established in 1945, the Harvey Park District was created for the purpose of providing parks, facilities, and recreational programs for our community.

Through provision of recreation and parks services, we enhance the quality of life and nurture the health and well-being of our people, our community, our environment, and our economy. We are community driven. Together, and often in partnership with related fields and organizations, we:

• Help individuals reach their potential - ensuring healthy, active, and balanced lifestyles, a fit foundation for productive lives, stimulating holistic growth and development.
• Strengthen the social foundations of our society - building strong relationships- collaborating to support families of all kinds, nurturing leadership and developing self-reliant communities - creating understanding and harmony through shared leisure lifestyles.
• Serve as "stewards of the environment" - creating environmental awareness and encouraging ecosystem approaches to planning - protecting, preserving and restoring significant natural areas and corridors.
• Build and renew local economies - reducing dependencies on health and
• Social services through building a fit and productive work force; stimulating the leisure industries and attracting economic development to our community known for our high quality of life.

Core ​Values Statement

Consistent with the purpose, every opportunity shall be implemented: to plan, procure, develop, and maintain the Harvey Parks and Recreation.
​Please review our core values below: