In an effort to keep our parks and facilities accessible and safe for all residents, and to accommodate the needs of the community, various construction projects are necessary from time to time. Below are the construction projects recently completed or currently underway.
Facility ConstructionThere are no facility construction projects at this time.
Park ConstructionSeptember 2021 – Construction was scheduled to begin on Monday, September 13, 2021, however, the contractor had delayed the start of the project due to COVID-related labor constraints.
On Monday, October 4, 2021, A Lamp Concrete Contractors will begin replacing the main drive to Birchwood Recreation Center. The project area spans from the drive entrance at the north end down to the Birchwood South parking lot. The project is expected to take 6-8 weeks to complete (estimated completion by Thursday, November 11, 2021), however, could change depending on weather conditions.
The Birchwood main drive may not be accessible to vehicles at various times throughout the construction process. During this time, the District recommends visitors use the following detours to the Birchwood South parking lot:
From W. Illinois Avenue
• Turn south on to S. Elm Street
• Turn left on S. Stonehedge Lane
• Turn left on Peregrine Drive
• Arrive at the Birchwood South Parking Lot
From S. Quentin Road
• Turn east on Peregrine Drive
• Arrive at the Birchwood South Parking Lot
Questions?Please call the Parks & Planning Department at 847.705.5140 with any questions and you will be transferred to the project manager.
Interested in Upcoming Projects? View current Bids & Proposals.
