PROGRESS ON THE TOWNE PARK SITE CONTINUES!
Watch our exciting new video to see the construction progress and our vision for Towne Park.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Towne Park is one of the Village of Algonquin’s most popular and heavily used parks due to its proximity to the newly revitalized downtown corridor and event programming. Additionally, it includes strong historic and community connections as the home of the Angel Towne Playground and the Julius “Tubby” Simonini Field.
The Village has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the state of Illinois to assist in the redevelopment of Towne Park.
The local match for the initial phase of improvements at Towne Park is estimated at $1.6 million, with the OSLAD grant providing an additional $600,000 to the project. The total project cost is projected to be $4.3 million. More information can be found on the Village website.
Click below to view the full project plan set:
The Village has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the state of Illinois to assist in the redevelopment of Towne Park.
The local match for the initial phase of improvements at Towne Park is estimated at $1.6 million, with the OSLAD grant providing an additional $600,000 to the project. The total project cost is projected to be $4.3 million. More information can be found on the Village website.
Click below to view the full project plan set:
Proposed New Bandshell
Proposed New Bandshell
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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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PROPOSED PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
Proposed Playground Site Plan
PROPOSED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
December 4, 2024
This week, work resumes after a pause due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
The contractor will be excavating and framing the trellis and gazebo foundations. These structures will add to the charm of Towne Park and create an inviting atmosphere for the community to enjoy!
The contractor will be excavating and framing the trellis and gazebo foundations. These structures will add to the charm of Towne Park and create an inviting atmosphere for the community to enjoy!
Multi-use path in progress
November 20, 2024
Did you know? Towne Park spans over 12 acres, providing ample space for a new playground, bandshell, and multi-use paths.
Recently, the contractor poured concrete around the new restroom building and sidewalks. This week, the contractor will excavate and frame the trellis and gazebo foundations of the park.
We are thankful for all the progress made so far! Construction will be on pause next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Recently, the contractor poured concrete around the new restroom building and sidewalks. This week, the contractor will excavate and frame the trellis and gazebo foundations of the park.
We are thankful for all the progress made so far! Construction will be on pause next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Concrete pour at new restroom facilities
TOWNE PARK CONSTRUCTION ARCHIVES
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
The vision for this project was developed with consideration of the vast historical significance, as well as, the existing floodplain at the site. The master plan developed includes a full site assessment to determine appropriate use and identify major changes to park layout, land-use, and available amenities and activities. A comprehensive public engagement strategy was employed with the following methods to incorporate community input into every step of this process:
- Fall 2021: Project website launched
- November 2021: Public meeting #1 held
- December 2021: Online survey administered
- December 2021: Stakeholder input meetings held
- March 2022: Public meeting #2 held
- June 2022: Towne Park Master Plan adopted
