Mission:  The Butterfield Park District’s mission is to promote the development of a park system that provides for recreational opportunities for all residents, as well as to offer diversified programs and activities that provide personal enjoyment, contribute to a sense of self-fulfillment and enhance the quality of life.

Code of Conduct:  Violations of “Behavior Standards” or The Butterfield Park District’s “Code of Conduct” may result in the expulsion or suspension from a specific program or activity. Participation in behavior that may be construed as inappropriate and or inappropriate sexual behavior, language or actions may be grounds for immediate removal from programs, as well as the potential for legal ramifications. Such ramifications resulting from violations will be carefully reviewed and subsequently administered at the sole discretion of the Executive Director of the Butterfield Park District and may also result in the loss or partial loss of fees paid. No harassment or bullying will be tolerated in the programs or services provided by the Butterfield Park District.

Warning of Risks:  Recreational activities/programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment,
there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/ program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers and injuries due to inclement  weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating, viral contamination and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the Butterfield Park District to guarantee absolute safety.

Photo Disclaimer:  Registrants and participants of programs and special events permit the Butterfield Park District to take photos and videos of themselves and their children for publication in the program guide, website and additional uses as the Park District deems necessary unless the registrant or participant expressively files with the Park District a written objection as to photos or videos of themselves and/ or their children.

Accident Insurance:  The Park District does not carry medical or accident insurance for program participants. Participants should review their personal insurance before registering for Park District programs to be certain of adequate coverage.

Facilities:  All participants are expected to follow the rules of the facilities. Specialty areas of the facilities have posted signs stating special rules specific to that area. Disregard or abuse of facility rules may result in removal by staff or police from the facility for a designated length of time or permanently.

Smoking:  Smoking is not allowed on Park District property. This includes electronic cigarettes (e-cigs or e-cigarettes), personal vaporizers (PV) or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) or any other device that simulates tobacco smoking by producing an aerosol that resembles smoke. This includes all parks, facilities, buildings, athletic fields, spectator/viewing areas and parking lots. Thank you for your cooperation.