Future Projects
New backstops will be installed on the athletic fields during the spring of 2024. These will replace the current backstops and dugouts that had been installed 30+ years ago. In addition, the fields will also be receiving new fencing material surrounding the backstops/dugouts, as well as ADA access improvements, which include the installation of accessible dugouts. Drainage improvements will also be made to the East field in an effort to decrease the amount of standing water, which will help in the reduction of future game cancellations.
Estimated Completion Date: Spring of 2024
Recent Projects
In the fall of 2023, Concord Oaks received an update to playground equipment and features as well as a repaving to all pathways and an ADA accessible route to all park amenities.
Completion date: November 2023
A new play structure for those ages 2-12 has recently been installed at Prairie Oaks Silo (South) Park. This new structure replaces the previous playground that had been installed 20+ years ago. New equipment now includes dual racing slides, upper body climbing components, updated swings, t-cup spinner, and a woodchip surface.
Completed: Fall of 2022
A new play structure for those ages 2-12 has been installed at Prairie Oaks Shagbark (North) Park. This new structure replaces the previous playground that had been installed 20+ years ago. New playground equipment includes a tree fort esthetic, multiple slides, "v" climber with bridge to access both towers, merry-go-round, and a woodchip surface.
Completed: Fall of 2022
New play structures for those ages 2-5 and 5-12 have been installed at Kings Park. The new structures replaced the previous playground that had been installed 20+ years ago. New equipment features include rope spinners, twin tornado slides, rope climbers, tot lot, and 5-12 year old structure. Along with this project, several ADA access improvements were made to the park and playground, including an ADA accessible route from sidewalk and a turf surface.
Completed: Fall 2022
A new 5 to 12 year old play structure at Timberwoods Park (Old Walnut Cir & Cascade Way Gurnee, IL) replaced the original playground that had been installed 20+ years ago. The new playground includes larger climbing structures, a taller tube slide, and many other climbing elements.
The Timberwoods Tot Lot for 2 to 5 year olds and swings were updated 3 years ago and will remain in place.
Completed: Fall 2021
Home to the Gowe Beach slide, Chittenden Park’s playground features include a new 5 to 12 year old play structure, rock climbing wall, rope obstacle course, and taller twisty slides.
Completed: Spring 2020
Providence Park’s playground is updated with ADA pathway and equipment as well as new engineered wood fiber surfacing. Other features include faster, updated slides, new swings and an array of fun and challenging climbers.
Completed: Spring 2020
South Park started as a small neighborhood park donated by the Marriott Corporation in 1981. NEW playground construction commenced at South Park on June 24. New features include an ADA path to basketball courts and playground, taller slides and climbers as well as shade structures over the playground equipment.
Completed: September 2019
Playground is complete with NEW surf board feature and turf surface! The park provides both a tot lot and large climbers to accommodate every age group.
Completed: Fall 2018
This community park includes a sky high tower, new slides, picnic shelter, climbers, and half basketball court. Fun is promoted for all with the addition of a tot lot and ADA accessibility.
Completed: Fall 2018
Originally installed in the Summer of 1999, the brick pavers add charm to our flagship foundation. Replacement pavers lead to the administrative building and connect visitors to the Des Plaines River Trail.
Completed: Summer 2019
The new, state of the art maintenance building replaced the 40 year old pole barn and non-heated dirt floor storage facility. The new facility includes laundry area, woodshop and ample storage. From athletic field upkeep to park beautification, this new build supports our parks department as they continue to preserve nature, and maintain the beauty of Gurnee parks.
Completed: Spring 2020
