What is the Metro-East Park and Recreation District?
The Metro-East Park and Recreation Districts primary duty is the development of a public system of interconnecting parks and trails throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties in Illinois. Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, and Monroe Counties are eligible for inclusion in the district. The Metro East Park and Recreation District supplements, but does not substitute the powers and responsibilities of other park and recreation systems within the district. The Metro East Park and Recreation District has the power to contract with other parks and recreation systems as well as other public and private entities.
