Kids & Family
This LITH Park Has A New Playground
The Ford School Park playground replacement is complete, and the park is now open to the public.
The Ford School Park playground replacement is complete, and the park is now open to the public. The Sunset Skate Park will be closed for replacement at a later date. The project is expected to be complete by July 1, 2021.
Over the past few months, Public Works staff conducted three resident surveys to gauge interest in various equipment features, share potential design concepts, and foster conversation about both replacement projects.
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“Our team is grateful for the feedback residents have provided in recent surveys,” said Public Works Director Tom Migatz. “We look forward to the added value the new equipment will bring to the Village as the new designs will offer a fresh look and improved facilities for recreation.”
Both final design concepts were selected after weighing the community’s input and holding discussions during Parks and Recreation Board and Board of Trustees meetings. The collaborative process between residents, staff, elected officials, and vendors offers space for many voices to weigh in and help shape the landscape of Village parks for the future.
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The new equipment will replace outdated equipment that has reached the end of its twenty-year lifespan based on the industry standard and the assessed physical condition.
The Village will share updates on the replacement projects at both locations online, in the Resident Insider e-newsletter, and on its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Visit the Construction Updates page to learn more about this effort and other Village construction projects.
Contact the Public Works Department at 847-960-7500 from Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with any questions you have about the replacement process.
View the selected design concepts for each location below.
Ford School Park Playground Replacement:
Sunset Skate Park Replacement Design:
This press release was produced by the Village of Lake In The Hills. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
