Park Facility Planning Projects
Explore how we design, develop, and enhance park spaces—from early planning to long-term community impact.
EXPLORE PROJECTS AND PLANS
Our park planning projects focus on creating functional, inclusive, and sustainable spaces for communities of all sizes. From concept development to execution, we work closely with stakeholders to ensure every park meets recreational, environmental, and social needs.
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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 (CIP) for future park renewal projects is available in the 2026-2030 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 opportunities.
If you have questions or would like to provide feedback on park plans currently in progress, please contact Bill Hamilton , Superintendent of Properties & Planning.
The Park Board of Commissioners approved the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan which maps out the future direction of the Park District of Oak Park regarding park renewal and facility improvements. The CIP provides specific details, by facility and park, of how existing funds and financial resources made possible through the successful passing of the spring 2005 “Renew Our Parks” referendum will be spent. The CIP is updated each year.
Master plans have been developed for each of our parks and facilities which contain specific details regarding future improvements. They are a basis for scheduling improvements, allowing for projects to be accomplished in phases, if necessary, and are also required for most grant applications.
