The Park District of La Grange has been awarded an OSLAD Grant for Gilbert Park totaling $600,000! This funding will improve the picnic shelter, playground, tennis courts, multipurpose court, pollinator garden and ping pong table.

Thank you for your continued support as we enhance our parks and community spaces. Stay tuned for updates!


 

We are thrilled to announce that the referendum has passed, and we’re so excited to move forward with the next steps for the Park District of La Grange!

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing updates about timelines, plans, and how these improvements will enhance our parks and facilities.

Thank you for your support and trust—it’s because of you that we can continue to grow and make a positive impact. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

To find the details on the referendum, click here https://pdlg.org/parkplan


-Waiola Park: We are pleased to announce that we have received the OSLAD grant, allowing us to advance to the next phase of our project. We are currently focusing on developing the construction designs and initiating the bidding process. The design for Waiola Park has been approved, and we anticipate commencing the project between March or April of 2025.


Waiola Park Design Winner

We're excited to announce the winning design for the Waiola Park playground! 🎉 With 60.4% of the vote, the Landscape Structures Playground was the top choice, and 39.54% of you selected the vibrant Option A color scheme. We can't wait to bring this vision to life! Stay tuned for updates as we move forward with this exciting project. 



-Stone Park: 

Renovations of Stone Park will include the playground and basketball court replacements, which means that the entire park will be closed through the renovation process. Thank you for the patience and understanding as we work to improve our community space.  

After a community survey, the Board approved the project and plans at the May 2024 Board Meeting. (See the proposed plans below)

October 2024 Update- Construction on Stone Park is complete! The Park District of La Grange is excited to announce the grand opening of the newly renovated Stone Park, featuring a new playground with inclusive elements and an updated basketball pad. We invite the entire community to join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 4 PM.

To see a virtual tour of Stone Playground, click the link: StonePark_FlyOver.mp4


Park Updates

The PDLG Comprehensive Master Plan was approved by the Board in November 2022, and the District is now moving forward with exploring the feasibility of completing projects indicated by our residents through the master planning phase. 

The Park District intends to apply for an OSLAD grant this year for Gilbert Park that will be announced the following year, if it is awarded.

Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program is a state-financed, matching grant program that provides funding assistance to local government agencies for acquisition and/or development of land for public outdoor recreation areas.  To learn more about OSLAD grants, click HERE.

RECENTLY COMPLETED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS:

  • Things are looking BRIGHT at Sedgwick Park with new energy efficient LED lights.
  • PLAY BALL! Refreshed ball fields at Gordon, Gilbert, and Waiola Parks.
  • Thanks to volunteers and the Morton Arboretum for newly planted trees at Denning Park