Shall the Huntley Park District, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and facilities, including (a) renovating, updating, and adding new amenities and playgrounds at numerous parks throughout said Park District including at the Deicke Discovery Zone 

Shall the Huntley Park District, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and facilities, including (b) purchasing land and developing open space 

Shall the Huntley Park District, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and facilities, including (c) increasing accessibility by paving trails, updating and adding pedestrian bridges, replacing pavement in parking areas, and replacing two elevators;

Shall the Huntley Park District, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and facilities, including (d) adding pickleball courts, tennis courts, a basketball court, batting cages, and a golf entertainment facility;

Shall the Huntley Park District, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and facilities, including (e) updating athletic fields

Shall the Huntley Park District, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and facilities, including (f) updating equipment and amenities at the REC Center and Deicke Park Building

Shall the Huntley Park District, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and facilities, including (g) updating and adding new equipment and amenities to the Stingray Bay Aquatic Center

In 2022 and 2023, the Huntley Plan to Play Strategic Master Plan process emphasized resident engagement with a community survey, workshops, focus groups, interviews and other feedback opportunities.  This activity also involved taking assessments of the conditions and inventory of our parks, facilities and amenities as compared to national standards for communities our size.

Among other needs for parks, facilities and amenities, the following Priority Investments were identified by residents.  Priority Investments weighs (1) the importance that residents place on the amenities/facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for that facility/amenity.  The following are the priority investments identified in the Strategic Master Plan that are associated with this referendum:

• Multi-use paved trails
• Open Space and Conservation Areas
• Outdoor multi-use courts (pickleball, tennis, basketball)
• Indoor courts for tennis or pickleball (enhancement to current Rec Center Gym to add air conditioning)
• Off-lease dog park (additional amenities to forthcoming dog park in 2025)
• Splash Pad

​In addition to priority investments for parks, facilities and amenities, programmatic needs were also identified.  Among other programmatic needs identified, these are the priority investments identified in the Strategic Master Plan that will be addressed through this referendum:

• Adult and Senior Fitness and Wellness Programs (Indoor and Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Air Conditioning in Gym)
• Cultural Enrichment programs/events (Theater updates, renovated outdoor spaces to host events)
• Community Special events (updated paving, security features, and other infrastructure to provide better space for events)
• Outdoor Environmental/Nature Camps and Programs (Renovated parks will include more native planting and pollinator gardens with educational areas)
• Adult Sports Leagues (enhanced athletic fields at Tomaso with artificial turf)
• Tennis lessons and leagues (Building new tennis courts)
• Youth and Adult Theater Programs (Updates to Cosman Theater amenities)
• Golf Programs (Golf Entertainment will allow for more regular and year round opportunities for golf instructional programs and leagues)

In early 2024, the Park District commissioned an independent communications firm to conduct interviews and a community discussion group. The discussion group was representative of the Huntley community. Insights helped identify not only community needs but also questions that may be asked and information residents may need to provide informed feedback.

The Park District also commissioned an independent research firm to send out a survey to randomly selected residents. Responses to the survey helped the Park District leadership determine future plans, and confirm that the community was interested in these projects to enhance the community.

During these activities in 2024, residents were presented with a list of amenities which are included with this referendum.  The amenities that were most supported by residents in the survey are listed below in order of priority to residents.  All items would be addressed in the referendum:

1. Add paved and connected trails throughout the District
2. Updating playgrounds/amenities at neighborhood parks
3. Acquire and develop open space for future park development
4. Add pickleball courts
5. Add Top Golf-style amenity (Golf Entertainment)
6. Improve accessibility by updating elevators, parking/pavement, and other surfacing

Here is a breakdown of the distribution of residential property taxes Huntley Park District residents currently pay.  Percentages may vary slightly depending upon which precinct or township you reside in.

Here is a breakdown of the distribution of residential property taxes Huntley Park District residents would pay if the referendum is successful.  Percentages may vary slightly depending upon which precinct or township you reside in.

The following charts have been provided as a reference based on the market value of your home. Market value of your home for tax calculation purposes can be determined by looking your current tax bill.  The amounts shown below indicate the annual amount your property taxes would increase as a result of a successful referendum.  For example, a home in McHenry County with a market value of $299,900 would see an estimated tax increase the following year of $71, or approximately $6 per month.