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
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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
Proposed Presidential Park
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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
October 9, 2024
The bases are loaded with fun!Batter up! Over the past two weeks, the contractor has installed plumbing fixtures for the new restroom facilities and park signage foundations.
This week, the contractor will prepare for concrete pours, pave asphalt paths, and continue fence installation. The contractor will also install the baseball field scoreboard. We are looking forward to this space providing fun and safe recreation for all! |
Signage foundation installation
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Baseball field fence installation
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Baseball field fence installation
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September 25, 2024
Project progress continues!
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You'll be watching double headers soon! Recently, the contractor excavated in preparation for the installation of ballpark equipment, adjusted storm frames, and seeded and blanketed the western pond. The contractor also installed fencing behind home plate and started painting the new storage and restroom facilities.
This week, the contractor will continue to pour concrete around the baseball diamonds and install the scoreboard, flagpoles, and foul poles. |
New concrete around baseball fields
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Exercise equipment installed
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Sports themed playground
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September 11, 2024
Batter up, at Presidential Park!
Recently, the contractor has been excavating in preparation for upcoming concrete pours throughout the project area! The contractor has also made progress on the siding for the new storage and restroom facilities and completed:
- Baseball field posts installation
- Championship field dugout concrete pours
Progress on one of the baseball field dugouts
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Siding for storage and restroom facilities
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August 28, 2024
Project improvements are over 50% complete!
The contractor has begun pouring concrete for the new park sidewalks near the playground and parking lot. Additional work includes:
Next week, the contractor will install the foul poles and excavate the dugouts for the baseball fields. The contractor will also install the plumbing and water heaters at the new restroom and storage facilities.
- Installation of foundations for the baseball field fence posts
- Installation of trim and plumbing for the storage facility and restroom
Next week, the contractor will install the foul poles and excavate the dugouts for the baseball fields. The contractor will also install the plumbing and water heaters at the new restroom and storage facilities.
Foundation work for the baseball field posts
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Pouring concrete for new sidewalks
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August 14, 2024
The Village is excited to share that construction has rounded second, and we are halfway home!
Project improvements are 50% complete! The contractor has been preparing for curb pours around the parking lot and artificial turf of the baseball fields. Foundations for the parking lot light poles and the brick veneer for the storage facility were also installed. The contractor also continued framing for the new roof truss system on the new storage facility and restroom.
Next week, the contractor will install the brick building exterior for the restroom facility and pour concrete for the curbs at the baseball fields, playground, and parking lots. The contractor will also install the plumbing and electrical fixtures at the new facilities.
Next week, the contractor will install the brick building exterior for the restroom facility and pour concrete for the curbs at the baseball fields, playground, and parking lots. The contractor will also install the plumbing and electrical fixtures at the new facilities.
Brick veneer for the storage facility
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Framing for new restrooms
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July 31, 2024
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Ready, set, go! The contractor has been preparing for curb and sidewalk pours around the main playground, fitness playground, and challenge course. Playground equipment is also being installed. This variety of safe and entertaining play structures will provide fun for all ages!
The contractor also installed baseball field lighting poles to keep the park well lit during future baseball games and other events. Next week, the contractor will continue with concrete pours, plumbing work, and roof truss installations on the new storage and restroom facilities. |
Baseball field lighting installation
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Fitness playground installation
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Facility roof truss installation
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July 17, 2024
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Batter Up! The contractor is installing the lighting poles and electrical conduit for the new baseball fields at Presidential Park, ensuring a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for future games. Underdrain installation is in progress and wiring for park restrooms and facilities is ongoing.
Next week, the contractor will continue taking delivery of playground and baseball field equipment. Additionally, grading for the new playground curb and roof truss for new buildings will commence. |
New light pole & conduit installation
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July 3, 2024
Brand new playground equipment has been delivered to Presidential Park! This fun baseball themed park will provide a fun and unique atmosphere for children to enjoy for future use.
The contractor also continued electrical conduit and underdrain installation. Underdrains are a drainage feature that is installed underground to collect subsurface water and transport it to designated on-site drainage basins to prevent flooding.
Next week, the contractor will install baseball field lighting poles and begin grading for curb around the playground.
The project team wishes the community a safe and fun Fourth of July holiday!
The contractor also continued electrical conduit and underdrain installation. Underdrains are a drainage feature that is installed underground to collect subsurface water and transport it to designated on-site drainage basins to prevent flooding.
Next week, the contractor will install baseball field lighting poles and begin grading for curb around the playground.
The project team wishes the community a safe and fun Fourth of July holiday!
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New playground equipment
June 19, 2024
New playground incoming!
Progress continues on the Presidential Park reconstruction project. Last week, the contractor began installation of the new playground equipment! We look forward to community members getting to enjoy these improvements later this year.
Progress continues on the Presidential Park reconstruction project. Last week, the contractor began installation of the new playground equipment! We look forward to community members getting to enjoy these improvements later this year.
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Recently, the contractor also completed the CMU (concrete masonry unit) walls for the new park bathroom facilities and began work on the other new park building. CMU walls are durable and resistant to a wide range of environmental conditions, including fire and impact damage.
Next week, the contractor will complete the installation of interior and exterior CMU walls. They will also begin placing topsoil throughout the park and installing underdrain in the proposed challenge course area. Underdrains are a drainage feature that is installed underground to collect subsurface water and transport it to designated on-site drainage basins to prevent flooding. |
CMU wall installation
Proposed challenge course
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