Northbrook's West Park To Receive $600K Grant From OSLAD

NORTHBROOK, IL — Last May, as they were seeking feedback from the community regarding renovations at West Park, officials from the Northbrook Park District said they were considering applying for a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Fast-forward to this week, as they've found out they are getting one.

The grant, through the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development, is for $600,000. It will be used for several renovations at the popular park at 1730 Pfingsten Road, located behind the Northbrook Sports Center. The total cost of the project is estimated to be between $2 million and $2.2 million.

"This park provides 24 acres of open space and recreational amenities for the Northbrook community," Northbrook Park District Executive Director Chris Leiner said. "The renovations and amenity additions made possible by this grant will ensure West Park remains an integral and accessible community location for recreation and outdoor enjoyment for generations to come."

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According to officials, the money will be used for the following improvements:

• Renovation of three tennis courts
• Renovation of one sand volleyball court
• Renovation of segments of the existing trail
• Renovation of the playground
• Adding a picnic shelter
• Segments of trail to create a two-thirds mile continuous loop within the park
• A multi-use sport court
• Native plantings

Last year, the park district held two in-person meetings regarding the project and also got input through an online survey.

West Park, which covers 24 acres, was originally built in 1965. The park boasts seasonal soccer fields, two sand volleyball courts, three baseball fields and two playgrounds with climbing structures, slides and swings.