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Public Awareness
IAPD provides member agencies with public relations tools to enhance their communication of services, missions and goals. Building public awareness of park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies is an important function of IAPD.
Flying 4 Kids Statewide Kite Fly - April and May, 2017 & 2018
This event attracts thousands of families, kite enthusiasts and media to park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies throughout the state. The goal of the kite fly is to promote a fun, family-oriented recreational event and raise awareness of the Park District Youth License Plate, which features a four-color kite. IAPD can assist agencies in planning a Kite Fly with a FREE Event Planner’s Guide.
Parks Day at the State Capitol – Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Parks Day is an opportunity to educate legislators, legislative staff, government employees and State Capitol visitors about the wonderful parks and recreational programs available in Illinois.
Agencies display exhibits in the Rotunda of the State Capitol to showcase the amenities they offer to the citizens of Illinois. Members are encouraged to meet with their legislators and personally show them their exhibits and thank them for their ongoing support of funding initiatives for park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies.
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