Oak Lawn Park District Seeks Residents' Feedback On Centennial Park Master Plan

OAK LAWN, IL – Community feedback is sought on potential improvements and amenities for the east side of Centennial Park in Oak Lawn. The community meeting is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 9. Residents can view renderings and ask questions.

The meeting will be held at the existing playground on the east side of Centennial Park, 9359 Nashville Ave., near Simmons Middle School and the Oak Lawn Fire Department station.

This will be the first of two input meeting. The second session, scheduled for later in July, will present a refined plan based on feedback gathered during Wednesday’s meeting.

“These meetings are vital to gather feedback from the community so we can provide the best possible park experience for everyone,” Oak Lawn Park District executive director Tom Hartwig said in a news release. “We have seen the positive impact this process has with past projects, and we look forward to hearing what people have to say about Centennial Park.”

Community input has played a vital role in shaping many of the park district’s recent projects. Public meetings were held during the planning phases of Oak Meadows Park, which officially opened on June 9, along with the Memorial Activity Center, which will celebrate its opening with a ribbon cutting Ceremony on July 14.

Input was also gathered for Wolfe Wildlife, which completed its first phase of renovations earlier this year. Additionally, Lakeshore Park, slated for renovation in 2026, hosted two community input meetings to ensure residents’ voices were heard during the planning process.