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 IMPROVEMENTSThe 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 EQUIPMENT
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
July 18, 2024
The contractor has removed and hauled away the asphalt from Towne Park in preparation for the new walking path.
In the coming weeks, the contractor will continue progress on the new storm sewer and underdrain installation for the new bathroom facilities. 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. We look forward to sharing more with the community as the project progresses! |
July 3, 2024
The contractor has completed the demolition of the remaining existing structures in Towne Park!
In the coming weeks, the contractor will begin framing the foundation for the new bathroom facilities and prepare for the construction of the other new facilities coming to Towne Park including a bandshell, pavilion, play space, and more! The project team wishes the community a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday! |
June 19, 2024
This week the contactor installed construction fencing around the park and removed existing electrical fixtures. The contractor also removed the memorial paver bricks, the paver bricks are being stored with the Algonquin Public Works Department for safe keeping until it is time for their reinstallation.
Last week, the contractor began tree and playground removal. In the coming weeks, the contractor will begin demolition of the remaining existing structures in the park to prepare for the new improvements including the following:
We invite you to check out the project website to view the project plans, proposed improvements, and renderings of the park improvements.
Last week, the contractor began tree and playground removal. In the coming weeks, the contractor will begin demolition of the remaining existing structures in the park to prepare for the new improvements including the following:
- New natured themed, custom creative play space with rubber surfacing
- New bandshell with storage space
- New combined building with pavilion shelter and restrooms
- Renovation of existing restroom building in south parking lot
- Entryway signage
We invite you to check out the project website to view the project plans, proposed improvements, and renderings of the park improvements.
TOWNE PARK CONSTRUCTION ARCHIVES
Summer 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
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