PROGRESS ON THE PRESIDENTIAL PARK SITE CONTINUES!
Watch our exciting new video to see the construction progress and our vision for Presidential Park.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Presidential Park is the Village’s second-largest active recreation park. After many years of service to the community, several of the park's amenities are in need of upgrades. The Village has been awarded a $400,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the state of Illinois to assist in the redevelopment of Presidential Park.
The local match for the initial phase of improvements at Presidential Park is estimated at $1.8 million, with the OSLAD grant providing an additional $400,000 to the project. More information can be found on the Village website. |
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PARK HISTORY
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Presidential Park was first envisioned by Village President Vernon Harnish in the early 1980's. Development did not begin until a decade later in 1991. Harnish realized the need for a large sports park during a period of rapid population growth in the Village. Harnish and village officials quickly began contacting developers with the goal of a grand park in mind. Through strategic planning, Harnish had the foresight to combine two developer donations to create one contiguous land parcel and in 1991 park development began.
Board members wanted to honor Vern for his dedicated community service. "Harnish Park" was chosen as the name for the new park, but Vern was adamant many others were involved in bringing the park to fruition. The alternate name of Presidential Park was suggested as a tribute to the "presidnetial leadership" Vern exemplified and shortly thereafter it became the park's official name. |
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
The Village is excited to begin the construction phase of this project and kick off the park reconstruction. Improvements include:
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View the project's complete plan set here:
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
December 19, 2024
It's the Top of the 9th Inning!
The Presidential Park Reconstruction Project has made significant progress this year, including the installation of three state-of-the-art baseball fields, brand-new playground equipment, and much more!
As we move into the holiday season, the contractor will continue with concrete and masonry work, and complete miscellaneous punch-list items, weather permitting. Please note that no work is anticipated over the next two weeks due to the upcoming holidays. Work will slow as winter weather sets in and will resume in full force early next spring to complete the project's final steps.
This project is designed to provide a safe, accessible, and fun space for the entire community. We look forward to the park's reopening with Algonquin's all-stars take the field.
As we move into the holiday season, the contractor will continue with concrete and masonry work, and complete miscellaneous punch-list items, weather permitting. Please note that no work is anticipated over the next two weeks due to the upcoming holidays. Work will slow as winter weather sets in and will resume in full force early next spring to complete the project's final steps.
This project is designed to provide a safe, accessible, and fun space for the entire community. We look forward to the park's reopening with Algonquin's all-stars take the field.
Check out the video below to see the latest progress and another grand slam for this exciting project!
December 4, 2024
The project is in its final stretch and is nearing completion! Recently, the contractor placed the binder lift (bottom asphalt layer) in the parking lot and completed the installation of all playground surfaces. This week, the contractor will pour concrete for the seat walls and sidewalks at the new restroom facilities.
Due to the early appearance of winter weather, the final landscaping restoration around the park and asphalt surface on the parking lot will be completed first thing in the spring, just in time for baseball season!
Due to the early appearance of winter weather, the final landscaping restoration around the park and asphalt surface on the parking lot will be completed first thing in the spring, just in time for baseball season!
November 20, 2024
Take Me Out To The Ball Game!
Over the past two weeks, the contractor completed fence installation and concrete for the parking lot. They also installed the soccer themed play area and placed mulch on the playground.
This week, the contractor will mill and pave the asphalt binder course for the parking lot. The contractor will also be constructing seat walls around the new restroom facilities to create an inviting space.
We are in the final innings of the project, check out this week's progress photos!
This week, the contractor will mill and pave the asphalt binder course for the parking lot. The contractor will also be constructing seat walls around the new restroom facilities to create an inviting space.
We are in the final innings of the project, check out this week's progress photos!