Parks and Open Space
The 2022 Master Plan made park enhancement recommendations based on inventory and assessments presented in Chapter 2 Community Profile. Park inventories show that the Community Park District has amenities that are approaching or beyond their useful life expectancy as defined by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Below you will find a synopsis as well as updates to the La Grange Park Parks and Open Space Improvement Plan as defined in the 2022 Master Plan.
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Stone Monroe Park Public Input Meetings
Meeting #1 Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10am at the Stone Monroe Athletic Courts
The Community Park District Board of Commissioners has identified the Stone Monroe Athletic Courts as the next significant area of improvement for the park district. We have received quotes for resurfacing with typical court surfacing as well as synthetic surface. We are looking to discuss usage, community needs, and the future of this important recreational area. Please join us at the courts on Saturday.
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Robinhood Park Public Input Meetings
Meeting #1 October 25, 2023 at 8pm at the Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road
Meeting #2 Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11am at the Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road
The Community Park District was approached with a potential grant opportunity to create a soccer pitch in the existing tennis court area of Robinhood Park. This amenity is outside the scope of the park district's existing master plan, and we want to know if it is something our community feels would benefit the overall health and wellbeing of La Grange Park. Please join us tomorrow at 11am at the Recreation Center and let us know your thoughts, or email jcannaday@communityparkdistrict.org if you are unable to make it!
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Beach Oak Park - Update 11/3/2023
Demolition is complete! We are working with Comcast to move a line that was running through Beach Oak Park. Although it has been a rainy fall, we are on track for a grand opening spring of 2024!
5/1/2023 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Notice is hereby given to potential Bidders that the Community Park District of La Grange Park will be receiving sealed bids for Beach Oak Park located on 902 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60526. Click here to access the official notice and information.
Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 2pm - Bid Opening
Tentative Project Start Date: Early-Mid July
Playground equipment conceptual rendering.
Beach Oak Park Master Plan Analysis
2022 Quality rating 2.3/5
The Master Plan identified the renovation of Beach Oak Park as a level A, or top priority.
- In December of 2021, the Community Park District issued $1.2 million is General Obligation Bonds for park improvements. Upon completion of the 2022 Master Plan, the board allocated $500,000 to the renovation of Beach Oak Park.
- The Community Park District Board of Park Commissioners approved a Landscape Architecture Contract with JSD to initiate the Beach Oak Park redevelopment project on December 12, 2022.
Residents had an opportunity to review the conceptual design from the Master Plan and provide further input. The input will be integrated into finalized plans and construction drawings.
Community Input Meeting 2
February 2, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road
Community Input Meeting 1
January 17, 2023 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road
Community 1 Meeting Notes: Residents requested that there be a bypass on the pathway that would allow users to use a continuous loop without interfering with potential picnics or activities at the new shelter. Residents requested that the district consider fencing in the entire park. The architects stated they would look at cost estimates and feasibility. Residents expressed approval for the Bankshot Court and discussed the pros and cons of charcoal grills in the park. Residents expressed approval for the removal of the concrete bags and shuffleboard areas and the reduction of concrete from the original concept. Residents discussed the pros and cons of a native prairie area. Staff stated that it would likely be the largest of its kind on public property in La Grange Park, and confirmed it could be used for education and plant identification.
Download Concept Plan Revision 2.
Sample Bankshot court
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Yena Park
2022 Quality rating 2.4/5
The Master Plan identified adding a walking path around the entire site and portable toilet enclosure as level A priorities. Drinking fountain and a full park redevelopment were identified as level B priorities.
In December of 2021, the Community Park District issued $1.2 million in General Obligation Bonds for park improvements. Upon completion of the 2022 Master Plan, the board allocated $600,000 to the renovation of Yena Park.
The district was not successful in receiving additional OSLAD grant funding and is working on developing project phases.
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Stone Monroe Park
2022 Quality rating 2.5/5
The Master Plan identified renovating the tennis court surfacing, improving ADA accessibility, and installing new benches as level A priorities. Improving the tennis practice board, adding drinking fountains and a creative play area renovation were identified as level B priorities. Ballfield improvements were listed as level C improvements.
The Community Park District will work to allocate operating funds to phase in level A & B priorities through 2027.
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Robinhood Park Park
2022 Quality rating 2.8/5
The Master Plan identified regrading the ballfields, redeveloping ballfields with new fencing and spectator seating, relocating benches and adding concrete pads for accessibility, adding a basketball hoop to the tennis court fencing, resurfacing the tennis courts, and adding a connecting path to the ballfields to increase accessibility as level A priorities. Adding drinking fountains and a playground renovation are listed as level B priorities. Park redevelopment was a level C recommendation.
The Community Park District will work to allocate operating funds to phase in level A & B priorities through 2027.
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Hanesworth Park
2022 Quality rating 3.6/5
The Master Plan identified regrading the ballfields, adding drinking fountains, adding ADA ramps, relocating benches, and repainting the press box* as level A priorities. Playground renovation, new batting cages, and repaving the pathways are level B priorities. Redeveloping the ballfields with new fencing and spectator seating, repaving the north parking lot, and renovating the Recreation Center are Level C priorities.
The Community Park District will work to allocate operating funds to phase in level A & B priorities through 2027.
May 1, 2023 Update
*La Grange Park Little League invested more than $40,000 in restoring and re-siding the Hanesworth North Pressbox. The project was completed in April of 2023.
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Memorial Park
2022 Quality rating 4/5
The Master Plan identified adding a drinking fountain, replacing light bulbs at the multi-use court, installing new benches, and re-setting the dry stack wall at the amphitheater as level A priorities. Removing the bocce and adding fitness stations and resurfacing basketball courts are level B priorities. Playground and splashpad redevelopment are level C priorities.
The Community Park District will work to allocate operating funds to phase in level A & B priorities through 2027.
August 1, 2022 Update
Multi-use court light bulbs were replaced under warranty.