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.
Facility ConstructionMay 2019 – Beginning Monday, May 20, new basketball standards will be installed in the Community Center gym. The gym will be closed for the duration of the project (May 20-June 17). The Community Fitness Center and walking track will remain open during the project, however, there will be periods of walking track disruption at which time the track will become temporarily closed.
Park ConstructionMay 2019 – Project has begun and includes installing a path from the Palatine Trail to Palatine Hills and include a pad for adult fitness equipment and a bicycle trail head complete with a bench and bike repair station. It will also be ADA accessible.
May 2019 – Playgrounds have been removed by Kids Around the World. The equipment has been delivered. Weather permitting, both are scheduled to be completed by June 16, 2019.
June 2019 – On April 10, the District held a community workshop to collect feedback from the community regarding the planning initiative to improve Maple Park. Based on the input received from the community and staff, the following Concept Plan has been proposed:
May 2019 – Skate park pad and equipment project is nearly ready for installation. The equipment bid will be presented for Board approval and excavation should begin shortly afterwards.
May 2019 – Hamilton improvements construction have resumed. Weather has played a major role in slowing down the work. The new pathway has been excavated and the sub base has been installed. The base for the pickleball courts has also been installed.
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.
