Parks and Facilities Improvement Updates

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Parks and Facilities Improvement Updates

Springfield Park
Thanks to Lowe’s for donating all materials, labor and professional services required to completely replace the Springfield Park boardwalk and bridge. The project was completed in July of this year under the supervision of Robert Cavanaugh, Capital Services based in Arlington Heights. Mr. Cavanaugh and his crew have completed projects for notable television productions including a recent project on the Oprah Show. This donation resulted in a cost-savings to the park district upwards of $15,000.

The final stage of the Springfield Park improvements is currently being completed. Disc Golf, a pavilion, Horse Shoes and Bags courts, and additional pathways are under development. Improvements to Springfield Park were made possible through a $400,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

On June 7, the Bloomingdale Barracudas dedicated a new records board at Cuda Cove in memory of Brian Kernes. Brian was a father of two swimmers who volunteered many hours to the swim team. The team wanted to keep Brian’s memory and spirit alive near the pool and felt that the records board was a wonderful way to achieve that. This memorial was made possible by contributions from the members of the Bloomingdale Barracudas.

JRC Gymnasium
Planned to be completed well before peak basketball season, the JRC gymnasium received a makeover replete with a fresh coat of paint, refinished gym floor surface and lines giving the gymnasium a new look and feel.

Lakeview Park
Bidding for improvements at Lakeview Park began in July 2008. Planned improvements include shoreline stabilization, construction of a new fishing pier, baseball field enhancements such as shade structures, new bleachers and player benches, new playground, new gazebo and path improvements, just to name a few. Updates can be found on the park districts website at www.bloomingdaleparks.org.

Erie Park
The Bloomingdale Park District officially welcomed the arrival of its newest family member—Erie Park. on Monday, June 16th. This new neighborhood park is located at 354 Erie Circle Drive.

The design of the .75 acre neighborhood park was created in conjunction with residents of the Eastgate Homeowner’s Association who provided ideas and suggestions at a community planning meeting in July 2007. The new park features a play structure that is age appropriate for the families in the area, a swing set including a handicapped accessible swing, picnic tables, benches and a large lawn area with a pathway leading into the park. A beloved Maple tree bookends one end of the park and is sure to invite picnics and create long-lasting memories for generations to come.

Springfield Park
The final design is complete and a construction contract has been awarded for the improvements to be made at Springfield Park. The planned improvements began in July 2007 and include the grading and seeding of the north section of the park in preparation for the installation of four new soccer fields, two with field lights. Also included in the plan is the addition of a nine-hole disc golf course, bocce ball courts and trail and path improvements.  Additionally, the construction of a 7000sq. foot maintenance facility is expected to be complete by the summer of 2008. Click here to see our plan to restore the Springfield Park Wetlands.  

UPDATE: Work continues at Springfield Park to restore the Wetlands area.  Click here to view a summary of what has been completed to date and what is anticipated for upcoming months.  Please continue to visit this site for regular updates on the Springfield Park Wetlands Restoration project. 

For more information on this project contact Ed Reidy at 630-529-3650.