Read the article posted on VillageProfile.com to see additional information on the Village's Park Improvements.  The Three R's at VillageProfile.com

Paulus Park - Phase I
Paulus Park has recently received many improvements. With the assistance of a $400,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) matching grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Paulus Park has received many improvements in excess of $800,000. Site Plan

Paulus Park - Phase II (Potential Improvements)

In July, 2008 an additional application for a $400,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) matching grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources was submitted for Phase II of the park improvements.  The additional improvements would include a new playground, additional pathways, parking lot repair, new fishing pier/dock, new enlarged pavilion, new band shell, wetland/woodland restoration with a new wetland area board walk, upgrades to the concession/restroom building, additional sand volleyball court, and new access gates. Proposed Site Plan  ~5MB

Staples Park
Staples Park has also received many improvements with the assistance of a $400,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) matching grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.  Site Plan  Staples Park Playground 

Bristol Trails Park
The Park will soon be receiving many improvements with the assistance of a $239,200 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) matching grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The improvements would include a new playground, pathways, fitness par course stations, shelter/pavilion, basketball courts, and off road parking. These improvements are scheduled to start in early Spring of 2009 and be completed in the summer of 2009. Site Plan, Bristol Trails Playground Concept

New Playgrounds
 
In 2007 we replaced playgrounds at Braemar, Countryside West, and Quail Run Parks.

In 2008 we replaced playgrounds at;  Sparrow Ridge (~6MB), Warwick, and Chestnut Corners/Hunters Creek (~6MB) Parks.

In 2009 we replaced and installed playgrounds at Buffalo Creek, Old Mill Grove, Orchards, and Countryside East Parks.