Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA)

🌿 New Year’s Nature Resolutions! 🌿 As we get ready to welcome a new year, we’re committing to a resolution close to our hearts: spending more time in nature and caring for our beautiful parks! Whether it’s hiking more trails, volunteering in park clean-ups, or learning about local wildlife, there’s so much we can do to connect with and protect the outdoors. 🌱 What’s your nature-related New Year’s resolution? Share it with us in the comments—we’d love to know how you plan to enjoy and protect nature in 2025!

🎆 Happy New Year from PDRMA! 🎆 Cheers to a fresh start and new adventures in 2025! We’re excited to continue our mission of supporting safe, vibrant parks and recreation spaces. Let’s make this year our best yet—together! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and safe New Year! Share your New Year’s resolutions with us using #PDRMA2025. 🎉 #HappyNewYear #Welcome2025 #FreshStart #NewBeginnings #CommunityFirst #ParkGoals #HealthAndSafety #PDRMA2025 #NewYearResolution #PDRMAFamily

🚨 Final Push for Your Risk Management Cash Reward! 🚨 The clock is ticking! TOMORROW is the deadline to secure your agency’s third cash reward for 2024. Make sure you’re on track with all SMART Goal action steps and requirements: 🔹 Complete all required action steps 🔹 Finish agreed-upon activities 🔹 Submit target forms for Injury Prevention (Parks) or Fleet (SRA) This is your last chance to claim that incentive check for the year. Questions? Visit our website to double-check requirements, and let’s end the year with success! ⏰ Deadline: December 31—Finish strong and grab that reward!

🕎 Happy Hanukkah! 🕎 As the Festival of Lights begins, we wish our community a season filled with joy, love, and resilience. May the glow of the candles bring hope and inspiration as we celebrate traditions and the spirit of togetherness. Share your favorite Hanukkah moments with us!

🎄 Merry Christmas from PDRMA! 🎄 Warmest wishes to our members and community for a joyful Christmas season filled with peace, laughter, and good cheer. We hope your holiday is merry and bright, with time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy with loved ones.

Top Winter Tips for Safe & Fun Recreation Prep!  Winter brings unique challenges to recreation spaces, but with a proactive approach, your agency can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors all season long. Here are our essential winter readiness tips: 1️⃣ Winterize Facilities: Drain and clean irrigation systems, winterize fountains, and ensure restrooms have insulation to prevent freezing pipes. Don't forget to inspect snow removal tools! 2️⃣ Snow & Ice Management: Stock up on ice melt and sand, designate snow-clearing zones, and assign staff to prioritize high-traffic areas for snow and ice clearing. 3️⃣ Pathway & Playground Safety: Inspect walkways for potential ice buildup, schedule frequent clearing, and mark icy areas with barriers or signs to prevent slips and falls. 4️⃣ Visitor Communication: Keep your website, social media, and signage updated on winter safety info, weather closures, and helpful visitor tips, like using cleared paths and wearing winter footwear. 5️⃣ Staff Training & Emergency Prep: Ensure your team is trained on safe winter practices and emergency protocols, from frostbite prevention to snow management. 6️⃣ Plan for Events: Hosting winter events? Prepare heated areas, and ensure accessible, ice-free paths for all visitors. A little planning can make all the difference in creating a safe, welcoming space—even in the coldest months! ❄️ 👉 For more in-depth winter safety resources, visit our website!

❄️ Show Us Your Winter Wonderland! ❄️ Our incredible members have been busy transforming park districts into magical winter scenes, and now we want to see your perspective! Whether it's snow-covered trails, frosty trees, or festive park displays, bundle up and snap a photo of your favorite winter moments. 📸 Share your photos with us by tagging our account and using #PDRMAWinter! Let’s celebrate the beauty of the season together, one snowy snapshot at a time. ❄️

💸 Don’t Miss Your Risk Management Cash Reward! 💸 Heads up, teams! December 31 is the final day to complete your 2024 SMART Goal action steps and claim your agency’s third cash reward! Here's what to do to qualify: ✅ Finish all required action steps ✅ Complete agreed-upon activities ✅ Submit target forms for Injury Prevention (Parks) or Fleet (SRA) Stay on track, hit your goals, and ensure you earn this year’s incentive check! Need a refresher on requirements? Visit our website for full details. ⏰ Deadline: December 31 — Let’s finish the year strong!

🎉 Test Your PDRMA Knowledge & Win Big! 🎉 To celebrate PDRMA’s 40th anniversary, we’re giving YOU the gifts! Each month in 2024, we’ll post a new trivia question about PDRMA's history—and 40 winners will be selected to receive a prize. Think you know all there is to know? Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Log in to our website between the 15th and last day of each month. 2️⃣ Click the banner link to access the trivia page. 3️⃣ Submit your answer for a chance to win! 📆 Deadline: 5 p.m. on the last day of each month Winners will be notified by the first week of the following month. There’s no limit on the number of monthly contests you can win—test your PDRMA knowledge and claim your prize!

Join us in congratulating Director of Operations Jason Bell on 10 years of service! His leadership is instrumental in shaping and supporting our administrative, communications, education and training, and systems development teams. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our agency with your vision and commitment.