Mike Adams
Executive Director
As the adminstrative head of the park district, Mike is responsible for directing the adminstrative, financial, recreational and maintenance services of all parks and facilities encompassing 655 acres, and the offering of more than 1,000 recreational, arts and athletic programs for all ages and abilities. He works closely with Board of Park Commissioners, local organizations, community groups, advisory committees, and governmental agencies to meet the recreational needs and interests of park district residents.
Formal Education
- University of Illinois, B.S. in Landscape Architecture
- Aurora University, Masters courses in Recreation Administration
- DePaul University, Masters courses in Public Administration
Continuing Education – Certificates of Completion
- Illinois Park and Recreation Association - Illinois Professional Development School
- Indiana University Executive Development Program, Parks & Recreation
- Northern Illinois University Civic Leadership Academy
Memberships & Accreditations
- Certified Park & Recreation Professional
- Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency Committee Member
- Illinois Park and Recreation Association Member
- Midwest Institute of Park Executives Member
- National Recreation and Park Association Member
- Registered Landscape Architect, State of Illinois
- Rotary Club of Woodridge Past President
- South East Association for Special Parks & Recreation (SEASPAR) Vice President
- Woodridge Chamber of Commerce
My favorite leisure activities are…playing soccer, basketball, softball and running 5K and 10K races
My guilty pleasure is…Palerrmo's Pizza (Oak Lawn)
The best piece of advice I was ever given was…”Nothing is impossible to achieve.”
My ideal Friday night consists of…going to a White Sox game with family and friends
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