Our mission is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks, programs and recreational facilities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors while being fiscally responsible stewards of community assets and tax dollars.
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 Construction
Community Center
2017
Shelf Flooring Replacement Project
August - September 2017 • Beginning Monday, August 21 the concrete areas of the Community Center Shelf and Track area will have a poured-in-place flooring system installed. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, September 15. [More Information]
Falcon Park Recreation Center
2018
Destratification Fans Project
March 2018 • Destratification fans to be installed inside each of the gymnasium skylights to combat condensation from forming and dripping onto the playing surface below. Project is expected to be completed in three stages over the course of a week, including the installment of the switches, fan installation on south side of gym, and fan installation on north side of gym.
Health and Recreation Center – Building M
2017
Facility Renovation & Expansion Project
April 2017 • A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 10 at Harper College to celebrate the intergovernmental partnership between Harper College, Northwest Community Hospital, and Palatine Park District. [More Information]
December 2017 • Harper College and Palatine Park District staff were given a guided hard-hat tour of the facility renovation and expansion project. During the tour, the Construction Superintendent provided updates and answered questions. Facility is scheduled to open to the public in fall 2018.
Palatine Hills Golf Course
2017
Entrance Drive Culvert Replacement Project
January 2017 • Board of Park Commissioners approves lowest responsible bidder for the Golf Course front entrance drive culvert replacement. The project involves removing and replacing the two 36” round metal culverts with a 3’ high by 5’ wide concrete box culvert with related erosion control on either end of culvert. A pedestrian sidewalk will be part of the project as well.
March 2017 • Culvert project completed. Next phase will include installation of new gate and pillars.
Palatine Stables
2017-2018
Indoor Washrack Project
November 2017 • The construction of the Indoor Washrack has been a long awaited improvement to Palatine Stables. Contractors were able to complete the concrete floors, drainage system, and installation of water source. Parks Department was able to seal the concrete before the cold temperatures settled in. Completion of the project will commence as weather permits.
2018
Stables Arena #2 Renovation Project
March 2018 • Palatine Park District was awarded an Illinois Equine Research and Promotion Board Grant for the expansion and renovation of Arena #2. The $8,500 grant was awarded at the Illinois Horse Fair on Saturday, March 3 in Springfield, Illinois. Further project details coming soon – fix grading, expand arena, and covered bleachers.
Park Construction
Birchwood Park
2018
Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
Project details forthcoming...
Dove Park
2018
Playground Equipment Replacement Project
March 2018 • District collected 394 ballots through a "What's Your Way to Play?" campaign to obtain public input on playground equipment amenities.
June 2018 • Fences have been placed around the playground and replacement is underway. Playground is scheduled to open in late July. [View Final Rendering]
Hawthorne Park
2018
Playground Equipment Replacement Project
March 2018 • District collected 407 ballots through a "What's Your Way to Play?" campaign to obtain public input on playground equipment amenities.
June 2018 • Fences have been placed around the playground and replacement is underway. Playground is scheduled to open in late July. [View Final Rendering]
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.