Please visit this page for project updates, review project documents and learn about the latest information on the planning process and community engagement efforts!
Request for Proposals
Sealed bids for the tennis court project at Country Gardens Park, 901 N. Schoenbeck Rd, will be received at the Gary Morava Recreation Center, 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070, until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 02, 2024. All Bids will be publicly opened at that time and read aloud. The project entails repainting the acrylic resurface and rubberized asphalt to include playing lines for one tennis court and two pickleball courts and installing the fence, net posts, etc. between the pickleball courts. Bid specifications are available here: RFP Country Gardens Courts 2024.1
Tully Park
The Park District acquired the property located at 214 S Wheeling Road to expand Tully Park and improve access. The City and Park District worked with MWRD to acquire the flood-prone home to remove it from the floodplain and preserve the property as open space. The MWRD conditions for this property in perpetuity include (1) no permanent structures and (2) non- permeable surfaces. A permeable** gravel surface will be installed at the Wheeling Road entrance, allowing Park District work trucks to park and deliver mowing equipment.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, residents gathered at the Gary Morava Recreation Center to provide feedback regarding surface options and plantings for the remainder of the parcel. The park district will investigate the cost, grants, and feasibility of alternative options for the gravel area, such as using a permeable mesh or webbing material instead. Another community meeting will be scheduled to present the revised plan with associated costs based on the feedback received.
For questions, please email [email protected] or call 847-394-2848
** In landscaping and construction, permeable surfaces are designed to let water seep through the material into the ground below, reducing runoff and promoting natural drainage. This can help prevent flooding, reduce erosion, and support groundwater recharge.
Wedgewood Park
Oct 2024 With the Village of Mount Prospect approval of the proposed drainage solution, Wedgewood Park will be closed to the public for repairs. We anticipate the project to begin in early November and may take up to two weeks. Currently the playgrounds are closed until the problem is rectified and all the wood chips are replaced. When the contractor is ready to begin the work, fencing will be installed on the front perimeter of the park so the public knows the project has begun and fencing will be removed when the project is complete. We apologize for the inconvenience. THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WHEN THE WORK BEGINS
Sept 2024 Unfortunately, after the huge storms on July 15, a major drainage issue surfaced in the playgrounds. Drainage pipes were installed during the renovation to prevent such issues. Currently there is a team (Village Mt Prospect, architects, and park district) evaluating the underlying problem and working on a plan to rectify this issue as quickly as practical. The water in the playgrounds was pumped out and the wood chips will be hauled away. There were 20-foot soil borings obtained to collect soil samples for analysis and evaluate the drainage problem.
The District was awarded a $275,000 OSLAD grant by Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to fund a significant portion of planned improvements at East Wedgewood Park. The proposed master plan includes more benches and trees for shade, a concrete walking path, an asphalt learning path, a shelter, pollinator & sensory plantings, play equipment in separate areas for 2–5-year-olds and 5–12-year-olds and fitness station. The play equipment includes swingers, saddle and chill spinners, slides and taller pieces for climbing. The open play area and half-court basketball court amenities remain but will be relocated onsite. The Park District is working with Landscape Designers from JSD.
Muir Park
Click here to view MUIR PARK FINAL DESIGN
October 2024
As of now, the property continues to be approved for a townhome subdivision and the Park District continues to wait for the property owner to sell the property.
April 2024
The City of Prospect Heights’ expectation is for the 12 building 69-unit townhome subdivision development to occur as City Council approved rezoning ordinance and tax increment financing district for the acquisition and development of project. The Park District is waiting for the property owner to finalize a purchase agreement with a contractor.
May 2022
After Park District officials reviewed survey results and several conceptual plans, a final park plan was designed which is required to finalize the agreement with Lexington Homes, LLC. After several months of negotiations, the purchase and sale agreement was signed by officials representing both the Park District and Lexington on May 12, 2022 . More info to follow as project progress.
May 2021
Prospect Heights Park District officials asked Muir Park neighbors to complete a survey in May 2021. This was an opportunity to play a role in finalizing a plan for the 4.5 aces park while the Park District officials continue to negotiate a land swap agreement with Lexington Homes, LLC . Currently Muir Park is an open space with a ballfield, walking path and landscaping.
BACKGROUND
In August 2016, the Prospect Heights Park District and School District 23 discussed acquiring the Jolly Fun House (JFH) property, 1001 Oak in Prospect Heights, for joint use. At that time, architects indicated the cost would be $8-$9 million in required renovations to bring the facility up to school code and it would cost $10 – $11 million to build a new facility after purchasing the property for $700K – $1.5million. The Park District alone cannot afford to purchase the property outright and knock down the existing facility for open space nor to rebuild a facility on the site.
Meanwhile, Lexington Homes has a contract to purchase the JFH property, adjacent to Muir Park. In 2019, Lexington offered the park district a swap of 27,549 square foot (.62345 acre) land area to build a detention basin for the housing development on the adjacent property. Currently the park site is 4.5 acres with nearly 3 acres usable due to trees. Lexington has also offered to redevelop Muir Park.
After many public meetings and feedback from the community, the Park District Board of Commissioners negotiated with Lexington Homes to improve Muir Park.
