ALGONQUIN PARK PROJECTS
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TAKE ME OUT TO PRESIDENTIAL PARK!

The Presidential Park Reconstruction Project is wrapping up in winning fashion! 

The contractor has completed major improvements, including the installation of new plantings, perennials, and turf seeding, along with all final concrete work. 

This week, crews will be on site to complete punch list items and remove the construction fencing.
Check out the latest project progress!
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Fall 2024
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Spring 2025

ABOUT THE PROJECT

It's the Top of the 9th Inning!

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.​

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

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Proposed Presidential Park
The Village is excited to begin the construction phase of this project and kick off the park reconstruction. Improvements include:
  • New multi-age playground and challenge course
  • New monument sign with baseball and softball themed entryway signage
  • New lighting throughout the park
  • Improved soccer field and walking paths
  • Upgraded baseball and softball facility with modern amenities and landscaping
  • Upgraded concession and restroom facilities 
  • Parking lot resurfacing 
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​View the project's complete plan set here:
Full Plan Drawings
turf product info

PRESIDENTIAL PARK CONSTRUCTION ARCHIVES

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Spring 2025

Summer 2024

Fall 2024




  • April 23, 2025
  • June 6, 2024
  • June 19, 2024
  • July 3, 2024
  • ​July 17, 2024
  • ​July 31, 2024
  • ​August 14, 2024
  • ​August 28, 2024
  • ​September 11, 2024
  • September 25, 2024
  • ​October 9, 2024
  • ​October 24, 2024
  • ​November 6, 2024
  • ​November 20, 2024
  • December 4, 2024
  • ​December 19, 2024

For More Information on Algonquin's Parks Visit the Village Website www.Algonquin.org


Hours

Monday - Friday:
​8:00 am - 5:00pm

Telephone

(847) 658-2700

Address

Ganek Municipal Center 
2200 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
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