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
October 9, 2024
Progress continues as seasons change! Recently, the contractor made significant progress installing the electrical and plumbing for the new restrooms and shelter building.
This week, the contractor will continue installing the bollard lights. These posts help guide pedestrians safely to the park or the Old Towne District. The contractor will also begin grading the multi-use path. We look forward to seeing the community walking, running, and riding throughout the park next spring!
This week, the contractor will continue installing the bollard lights. These posts help guide pedestrians safely to the park or the Old Towne District. The contractor will also begin grading the multi-use path. We look forward to seeing the community walking, running, and riding throughout the park next spring!
Path grading
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Bollard installation
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September 25, 2024
Playground installation is complete, and we are excited for children to try out all the new features when the park officially reopens next spring!
The contractor has also made progress on installing electrical conduit and the roof rafter work for the new restroom building over the last few weeks.
This week, excavation for the park's multi-use path continued, as well as the installation of path-lighting foundations, and concrete curb around the playground area.
The contractor has also made progress on installing electrical conduit and the roof rafter work for the new restroom building over the last few weeks.
This week, excavation for the park's multi-use path continued, as well as the installation of path-lighting foundations, and concrete curb around the playground area.
Playground installation
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New bathroom facilities
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September 11, 2024
Summer might be coming to an end, but our work continues!
Over the past few weeks, the contractor installed water line services to the new bathroom facilities and electrical conduit for site utilities. Walls were also installed for the bathroom and shelter buildings.
This week, the contractor will excavate for the park's multi-use path which will provide a safe and easy way for visitors to experience the park facilities and band shelter. Playground installation will also continue this week, and we are excited to unveil this new play space that will be accessible for all users to enjoy!
Over the past few weeks, the contractor installed water line services to the new bathroom facilities and electrical conduit for site utilities. Walls were also installed for the bathroom and shelter buildings.
This week, the contractor will excavate for the park's multi-use path which will provide a safe and easy way for visitors to experience the park facilities and band shelter. Playground installation will also continue this week, and we are excited to unveil this new play space that will be accessible for all users to enjoy!
Utility installation
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Progress on the shelter building
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August 28, 2024
Recently, the contractor continued plumbing, electrical, and masonry work on the interior and exterior of the shelter building. The contractor also installed conduit for underground utilities and sanitary services. This week, the contractor will place walls and the water line for the new bathroom facilities.
We are excited by our progress thus far and look forward to continuing to improve these amenities for the community!
We are excited by our progress thus far and look forward to continuing to improve these amenities for the community!
The new bandshell's foundation
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Masonry for the shelter building
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August 14, 2024
Recently, the contractor excavated and poured the concrete foundation for the new bandshell and installed underdrain for the shelter building. Last week, crews installed utilities for the shelter and bathroom facilities.
This week, the contractor will place rebar, frame the foundation walls, and pour the footings for the bandshell. Footings are essential in construction; they distribute the weight of a structure evenly to ensure its stability. This bandshell will soon be the perfect stage for community events!
This week, the contractor will place rebar, frame the foundation walls, and pour the footings for the bandshell. Footings are essential in construction; they distribute the weight of a structure evenly to ensure its stability. This bandshell will soon be the perfect stage for community events!
Completed plumbing utilities for the shelter facility
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Excavation of foundation footings for the bandshell
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Progress on Towne Park's reconstruction is about 25% complete! We are excited by the project's progress and look forward to sharing more with the community as work continues.
July 31, 2024
Proposed bandshell
Over the last few weeks, the contractor has stripped the topsoil around the park's baseball field and continued backfilling walls of the new restroom facilities. The contractor also excavated and placed stone for the path around the new bandshell.
This week, the contractor will pour the foundation as well as excavate for the columns and piers for the for the bandshell. The new bandshell, as seen in the rendering image, will provide a great gathering place for future community events.
This week, the contractor will pour the foundation as well as excavate for the columns and piers for the for the bandshell. The new bandshell, as seen in the rendering image, will provide a great gathering place for future community events.
Path preparation
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Backfilling new restrooms
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July 18, 2024
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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! |
Framing for new restroom facilities
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July 3, 2024
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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! |
Park soil removal
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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
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
