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New McLean County parks director outlines summer staffing, events and campground rules

McLean County Property Committee · May 6, 2026
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Patrick Murphy, the county's new parks director, said the department expects its full summer staffing by May 23, reported robust volunteer interest and multiple events, and noted zero applicants for lifeguard positions; the committee adopted a 14-day continuous-stay cap for Kamala Park.

Patrick Murphy, McLean County’s new director of parks and recreation, gave his first monthly report to the Property Committee on May 5 and outlined plans for the summer season and reservation changes.

Murphy said the parks division expects to have a full complement of recreation staff by May 23, with seasonal hires and returning part-time employees joining the…

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