In April, offenders broke into Monkey Park on Chester Street, Brampton.
They caused hundreds of pounds’ worth of damage and stole several valuable items including laptops and a large TV, according to officers.
A spokesperson for Chesterfield Safer Neighbourhood Team has now said: “Darren Richardson, of Holme Hall, was arrested and later charged with this offence.
“He has now been sentenced at Derby Crown Court to 16 months’ imprisonment.
“This is a good result which sends a strong message to those people who think it’s OK to burgle properties, particularly given the community aspect of the premises that they targeted on this occasion.”