CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
April 23, 2025
Towne Park is in Bloom!
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The contractor made significant progress this past week on the Towne Park Project!
They delivered and began installing the bandshell, set up electrical systems, installed the gazebo, and started assembling the trellis. The contractor also installed plumbing and HVAC fixtures and sanded and painted door frames at the shelter and bathroom buildings. We look forward to the community events we will have at these new outdoor spaces! In the coming weeks, the contractor will complete the installation of structural steel, finalize the trellis assembly, and finish the bandshell concrete work! |
Gazebo installation!
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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
PROGRESS ON THE TOWNE PARK SITE CONTINUES!
Watch our exciting new video to see the construction progress and our vision for Towne Park.
TOWNE PARK CONSTRUCTION ARCHIVES
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Spring 2025 |
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
