Park Planning Projects
The District began a major capital project planning and improvement program in 2005 in response to a voter approved referendum increasing the property tax rate for system-wide park renewal. Since 2005, master site plans have been developed for all 18 parks. Plans have also been developed for dog park locations and to determine the historical significance of four of the District's recreation centers. Park renewal projects began in 2006 focusing on a balanced approach. Site plans were implemented in phases so that park renewal funds could be spread out amongst parks throughout the community.
Since the passing of the 2005 referendum, major park renewal projects have been completed at most park sites with the support of over $6 million in grant funds. Read more about our current park and facility improvements. Detailed information about the District's Capital Improvement Plan for future park renewal projects is available in the 2021-2025 CIP.
Continued investment in our parks and facilities is critical to the District’s mission. The Park Board's policy states that each park site plan will be revisited and updated within a 10 year period. The Park District is in the process of revisiting each park site plan per this policy in order to identify additional park amenities desired by our residents, to budget strategically for these improvements and to be prepared for grant opportunitues.
In 2014, the Park District completed a year-long Comprehensive Master Planning Process to chart a course of action for the next 5 to 10 years. As part of this plan, the Park District conducted a feasiblity study in 2016 for an indoor community recreation center. Developing a long-range vision for park and recreation programs and services in our community allows the Park District of Oak Park to continue to provide the many individual, community, economic and environmental benefits that enhance the quality of life and make our community a great place to work and play.
If you have questions or would like to provide feedback on park plans currently in progress, please contact Chris Lindgren, Superintendent of Parks & Planning.
Master Plan Reviews
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Park/Facility |
Original Master Plan |
Community Meetings |
New Master Plan Review |
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Euclid Square Park
Next Review 2026
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Master Plan (2009) |
Wed., November 15, 2017
View Presentation
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Final Plan Approved
January 2018 |
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Oak Park Conservatory
Next Review 2025
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Master Plan (2008) |
Wed., October 4, 2017
View Presentation
View Meeting Notes
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Final Plan Approved
November 2017 |
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Mills Park
Next Review 2026
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Master Plan (2008) |
Wed., May 3, 2017
View Presentation
View Meeting Notes
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Final Plan approved
October 2017 |
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Taylor Park
Next Review 2026
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Master Plan (2009) |
Wed., March 8, 2017
View Presentation
View Meeting Notes
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Final Plan approved
May 18,2017
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Rehm Park
Next Review 2025
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Master Plan (2008) |
Community Meeting September 21, 2016
View Meeting Presentation
View Meeting Minutes
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Final Plan approved
12.8.16
Grant Submission Plan 7.29.19
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Cheney Mansion
Next Review 2025
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Master Plan (2009) |
Community Meeting - June 14, 2016
View Meeting Presentation
View Park Board Presentation 9.2.2016
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Final Plan approved 9.15.2016 |
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Austin Gardens
Next Review 2024
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Master Plan (2005) |
January 5, 2016 - 7pm
View Meeting Presentation
Questioninaire Results
Presentation to Park Board,
March 3, 2016
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Final Plans Completed
in 2016 |
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Andersen Park
Next Review 2024
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Master Plan (2005) |
October 27, 2015
View meeting presentation
View Draft Master Plan Recommendation
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Final Plans
Completed December 2015
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Barrie Park
Next Review 2024
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Park renovated during remediation in 2005 |
Focus Groups Minutes
1st Community Meeting (meeting minutes)
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 7pm (view the presentation)
View the 1st Barrie Park Site Plan survey results here
2nd Community Meeting (meeting minutes)
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 7pm (view the presentation)
View the 2nd Barrie Park site plan survey results
3rd Community Meeting (meeting minutes)
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 7pm (view the presentation)
View the 3rd Barrie Park site plan survey results
4th Community Meeting (meeting minutes)
Wednesday, May 13, 7pm (view the presentation)
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Final Plans
Final Recommendations
Completed July 2015
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Field Park
Next Review 2022
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Master Plan (2006) |
Meeting held October 28, 2014
View the Presentation
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Completed January 2015 |
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Oak Park Pools |
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Meeting held Feb 19, 2014
Meeting held April 23, 2014
Meeting held June 25, 2014
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Longfellow Park
Next Review 2023
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Master Plan (2006) |
Meeting held March 18, 2014
View meeting notes
View the Proposed Plan
View the Presentation
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Completed April 2014 |
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Fox Park
Next Review 2023
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Master Plan (2006) |
Meeting held Feb 18, 2014
View meeting presentation
View meeting notes |
Completed April 2014 |
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Carroll Park
Next Review 2023
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Master Plan (2005) |
Meeting held Jan 14, 2014
View meeting presentation
View meeting notes
View Park Board Presentation
March 6, 2014
Meeting held Oct 10, 2018
Carroll Center Addition
View meeting presentation below
Presentation Part 1
Presentation Part 2
Presentation Part 3
View meeting notes
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Completed March 2014 |
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Maple Park
Next Review 2022
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Master Plan (2007) |
Meeting held April 23, 2013
View meeting presentation
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Completed June 2013 |
Future Master Plan Review Schedule