Lemont Park District Referendum Question: Election 2024

LEMONT, IL —Residents are poised to weigh in on a $17 million bond referendum question presented by the Lemont Park District on the March 19 ballot.

In December, park district commissioners voted to present the referendum question to voters in the 2024 general primary election. The vote came after years of focus groups, surveys and community meetings.

Below is how the question will appear to voters:

“Shall the Lemont Park District, Cook, DuPage and Will Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain (i) the Centennial Community Center, including replacing mechanical systems, increasing accessibility with Americans with Disabilities Act compliance measures and expanding multipurpose rooms; (ii) the CORE Fitness & Aquatic Complex, including updating and reconfiguring fitness spaces; (iii) the Derby Farm Park, including constructing a walking path, multi-sport fields, playground, restrooms and splash pad and (iv) the Centennial Campus, including constructing and renovating tennis and pickleball courts and issue its bonds to the amount of $17,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?”

The proposed Derby Farm Park would be built at 131st and Derby Road. The development would include a 4,000-square-foot splash pad, an accessible playground, sports courts and fields and a shelter and concession area.