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Park District Sets 2025 Tax Levy

February 10, 2026/
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Mokena Community Park District Meeting | December 16, 2025

Article Summary: The Mokena Community Park District Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 tax levy ordinance, which funds corporate, recreation, and other park purposes. The levy will be collected in 2026.

Tax Levy Key Points:

  • Ordinance: Tax Levy Ordinance 25-3 was approved by a 5-0 vote.

  • Filing: The ordinance was submitted to Will and Cook County clerks on December 5, 2025.

  • Purpose: Funds operations for the corporate and recreation funds, among others.

MOKENA — The financial roadmap for the coming year was solidified on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as the Mokena Community Park District Board approved Tax Levy Ordinance 25-3.

The ordinance provides for the levying, assessment, and collection of taxes for the 2025 tax year, which are payable in 2026. The levy covers corporate expenses, recreation programs, and other park purposes for the district, which spans portions of Will and Cook counties.

The motion to approve the levy was made by Commissioner Robert Lindbloom and seconded by Commissioner Steve Jacobson. It passed with a unanimous 5-0 vote of the commissioners present.

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