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Two diseased trees will be removed as part of this project.
No, the racoon swings will remain. The post will be reused, and the swing seats will be replaced.
The 2-5 playground will have pour-in-place rubber surfacing. The woodchip surfacing at the 5-12 playground will also be replaced with new woodchips. In addition, concrete curbs will be added around both playgrounds.
The playground will be closed beginning in August of 2024 until November 2024.
The basketball court is scheduled to be repaved this year, and the Park District is taking the opportunity to reorient the basketball court. The basketball hoop will be shifted to the East side to improve playing experience. The Park District explored relocating the basketball court, but due to the ravine and topography of the park the District determined that the court is currently in the most suitable location.
The Park District understands that the game table is underutilized. The game table will be removed and replaced with seating..
The park pathway was scheduled for repaving this year and the Park District saw this as an opportunity to improve the path layout. The new path will loop around the park to improve circulation.
After careful evaluation of the 5-12 playground, the Park District identified that the playground equipment is in good condition and not in need of replacement. Though, as part of this project, certain elements of the 5-12 playground will be replaced to extend the useful life of the playground and to improve the user experience. Updates to the 5-12 playground include: replacement of the steppers/ground play feature with a new climber, replacement of the woodchip surfacing, the addition of concrete curbing and the replacement of the play panels on the playground structure.
The backstop is being removed because it has reached it’s useful life and was damaged in a storm last year. At this point, the District does not intend to replace the backstop because of limited use in its current location.
No, the sand play element will be removed as part of this renovation. Despite the diggers being a favorite element, feedback indicated support for removing sand play.
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Some trees may be removed as part of this project, to expand the playground footprint.
Yes, the project will include the addition of two native planting areas.
Yes, the updated playground will include a new fence.
The plan proposes to use half poured-in-place rubber safety surface and half engineered-wood-fiber (woodchips).
The entire path will be repaved.
Two sidewalk connections will be added to the path on the West side of the park (connection to sidewalk along Green Bay Road)
The existing path will be reoriented near the playground to accommodate the new playground footprint.
The construction is targeted to begin in July 2025. The project schedule is subject to change. Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the website.
No, the restroom building will not be renovated as part of this project.
The only change to the restroom building will be the addition of a wall-mounted drinking fountain on the building.
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No trees are expected to be removed as part of the project. Some plantings will be removed to accommodate the new accessible entry path
Yes. The project will include a landscape plan for the area surrounding the tot-lot.
No, the drinking fountain’s location will not change, but the drinking fountain will be replaced.
No, the playground will remain in its current location on the South lot.
Following the Playground Feasibility Study last spring it was determined through the community engagement process that there was more support for the playground to remain within its current footprint.
While there was interest in moving and expanding the playground, the community valued preserving the open space, the scale of the tot lot, the secluded woodland feel of the tot lot and expressed concern for traffic and parking if the playground were to move and grow.
This project focuses on the tot lot, though the Park District is accepting comments for what the community would like to see on the North lot.
The plan proposes to use pour-in-place rubber safety surface, often referred to as the soft surface.
Construction is expected to begin early Spring 2024 through the end of Spring 2024, though the schedule is weather dependent.
Yes, the existing fence will be replaced with a new fence.
Yes, in efforts to create a safer and less steep entry to the playground, the path will extend back further behind the playground which will move the entrance and create a gradually sloped pathway.
No, the playground will remain a tot-lot, for the 2-5 age group.
Through the listening sessions, we heard support for adding pieces that would be enjoyed by older kids. We also heard the need for a greater variety of play equipment, with pieces that are more challenging to stimulate the older tots.
The Park District is required to follow ASTM CPSI requirements regarding age-appropriate equipment. The proposed playground includes climbing opportunities and an expression swing that may engage older children.
The Annual Asphalt Project has been completed, thank you for your patience!
The cart paths on holes 2-5, 8 and 9 are going to be repaved this year. So far, the path along holes 2, 8, 9 and part of 5 have been grinded down and are expected to be paved this week.
This week, crews will begin grinding the path along holes 3, 4, and the rest of 5.
Heller Nature Center’s parking lot has been repaved and is ready for striping. As a result, the parking lot is currently closed off where the new pavement begins, and we ask that you please not park in the lot until the striping has been completed and has finished curing.
The parking lot is expected to be open late Wednesday or in the morning on Thursday. In the meantime, visitors can park on the entry road that leads up to the parking lot.
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