Metro East Park and Recreation District Email Format
Recreational FacilitiesUnited States2-10 Employees
The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) was formed by voters in November 2000 and is responsible for improving parks and developing trails in Madison County and St. Clair County, Illinois. The District often supplements the efforts of local governments, special districts, and other jurisdictions who are already engaged in the construction and management of these types of projects. MEPRD is the first of its kind in Illinois, serving over half a million residents. Mission: Metro East Park and Recreation District shall have as its primary duty the development, operation, and maintenance of a public system of interconnecting trails and parks throughout the counties comprising the district. MEPRD has three full-time employees and six board members.