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Wedgewood Park
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 playgrounds will remain closed until problem is rectified and all the wood chips are replaced. We apologize for the inconvenience and delay in opening this park.
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
Sept 2024
The Park District is waiting for the contractor and property owner to finalize their purchase agreement.
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 contractor and property owner to finalize their purchase agreement.
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.
