Our Mission
"Metro East Park and Recreation District shall have as its primary duty the development, operation, and maintenance of a public system of interconnecting parks and trails throughout the counties comprising the district."
The Past
MEPRD is proud to have partnered with so many great organizations over the years, in turn helping to accomplish numerous regional projects that have improved the quality of lives for everyone in Madison and St. Clair Counties, IL.
The Present
Grant programs allow MEPRD to partner with other public entities for the purposes of improving parks, building trails and expanding recreational opportunities for public enjoyment throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.
The Future
After working closely with the citizens of Madison and St. Clair Counties and also numerous public agencies, MEPRD released the District's current Long Range Development Plan. Download it here!
Funding Opportunities
MEPRD is offering three (3) grant opportunities for fiscal year 2024: the MEPRD Park and Trail Grant, MEPRD Community Planning Grant, and MEPRD Event Sponsorship Grant programs. These programs allow MEPRD to partner with other public entities for the purposes of improving parks, building trails and expanding recreational opportunities for public enjoyment throughout Madison & St. Clair Counties in Illinois.
* Remaining funds are subject to change at any time. Updated 6/11/2024.
FY24 Park and Trail Grant Program ($398,635.33 Remaining)*
87FY24 Community Planning Grant Program ($358,476.00 Remaining)*
10FY24 Event Sponsorship Program ($11,119.75 Remaining)*
44By the Numbers
"AS OF June 2024"
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Latest News & Press Releases
More than $2.6 million was awarded under the FY 2024 grant cycle, which ran from July 2023 through May 2024. The awarded grants will support twenty-seven local park and trail...
The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) on Wednesday announced $3.4 Million in available grant funding to support the planning, development, and...
The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) is delighted to announce that its Board of Directors has approved $3 million in grant awards for 20 local park and trail projects...