2010 Capital Projects

Replacement of existing playground built in 1996, as per master plan.  Provide new ADA compliant and playground safety code compliant equipment.  Provide better visibility from Ridge Ave. 

Budget: $86,000.00
Anticipated Completion:  Spring

Renovate existing tennis courts, including resurfacing using slip method, new fencing, new practice board, new ADA compliant access, color coating and striping, new nets and posts. 

Budget: $108,000.00
Anticipated Completion:  Spring

Complete renovation of park.  IDNR OSLAD Grant application submitted.  Funding will determine scope of work

Budget: $800,000.00 (with grant), $350,000.00 (without grant)
Anticipated Completion: All summer

Replacement of existing playground equipment, concrete and landscaping at Muir Park. 

Budget: $90,000.00
Anticipated Completion: September

Measures will be taken to address erosion, water quality and aesthetics on the southern edge of the Johnson Park pond.  By using appropriate plantings and correct erosion control techniques, we will stop the continued problems, along with filtering the chemicals used by surrounding homeowners that have started to cause unwanted plant growth in the pond and bring back desired wildlife.  Project also includes the installation of solar powered aerator for Johnson Park pond, to help reduce algae and provide a cleaner, healthier pond.

Budget: $21,600.00
Anticipated Completion: Spring to Summer

Continuation of the Colony-Mead-Newberry path system and management program.  The work would include burning the wetland for control of invasive species and preparing a walking trail that highlights the better areas.  Interpretive signage and benches in recycled board walk areas will add significantly to the appreciation of our natural areas. 

Budget: $6,000.00
Anticipated Completion:  Spring

The Pavilion pond is one of our unique features as well as a representation of the EGPD and gathering place for events all year.  We have been using measures to control the weeds and the invasive cattails around the pond to the best of staff's abilities, but have reached a point where professional cleaning and extracting of dead plant material is necessary.  Replanting of shoreline with non invasive and native plantings.  This will reduce maintenance time, chemical use, and bring back desired wildlife and beautify the pond and the Biesterfield Road corridor. 

Budget: $11,000.00
Anticipated Completion: Spring

Professional restoration of the natural areas at Windemere Park.  The restoration of the stream flow by removing trash and debris, spraying to control invasive plant species such as cattails and interplanting of native species will help the overall beauty and health of the park.

Budget: $4,000.00
Anticipated Completion: Spring

Complete replacement of all windows in the Admin. Building.  Staff has applied for a $70k energy grant that would reduce the cost of the project for the park district to $25k.  It is unknown when the results of the grant application will be available. 

Budget: $95,000.00 (possible, $70,000 grant)
Anticipated Completion: Fall

Replacement of dasher board system in Pavilion Fieldhouse.  The existing unit is failing and requires tremendous maintenance and attention to keep in operational and safe.  

Budget: $30,000.00
Anticipated Completion:  May

New floor in Pavilion dance studio #1.

Budget: $34,000.00
Anticipated Completion:  Summer

Replacement of original carpet in fitness center area from locker rooms to customer service desk.  Complete renovation of customer service area of fitness center.  The new customer service area will combine the front desk operations and member services operations for better use of space and staffing. 

Budget: $95,500.00
Anticipated Completion:  May