NL Park District Member Named to Illinois Assoication of Park Districts Position

Dale Larson, commissioner of the New Lenox Community Park District, was recently appointed sergeant-at-arms of the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) board of trustees.

As sergeant-at-arms, Larson will assist the association with its mission of advancing Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies in their ability to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life for all people in Illinois.  He will work with the 19-member board to advise the association in providing service, research and educational programs to its membership. 

“Dale’s dedication and enthusiasm to the park, recreation and conservation field are evident in the commitment he has displayed as a commissioner for the New Lenox Community Park District,” said Peter Murphy, IAPD President and Chief Executive Officer.  “We are fortunate to have him working to advance the mission of parks, recreation and conservation statewide.” 

Dale is an outstanding representative of parks, recreation and conservation both locally and statewide,” said Peter Murphy, IAPD President and Chief Executive Officer.  “I look forward to working with him to advance the park, recreation and conservation mission.”

Larson was elected to the New Lenox Community Park District board in 1999. 

IAPD was established in 1928 and is the oldest state association for parks, recreation and conservation in America.  The association serves more than 2,100 elected park, recreation and forest preserve district board members who govern more than 390 agencies employing 40,000 individuals. 

IAPD strives to improve Illinois’ quality of life through park districts, forest preserves, conservation and recreation agencies by establishing grants and other new revenue streams for park land, facilities and services; educating the public about the positive effects parks and recreation have on communities; and meeting the problem of decreasing open space in Illinois.

Lauren Lotz, New Lenox Community Park District public relations director, contributed this article. 

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