The Why
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The Vision 2020 Needs Assessment revealed:
- The park system overall is in fair condition with an average score of 79 (C+)
- Current staffing levels provide a "C" level of maintenance based on National Recreation & Parks Association guidelines for acres per staff
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Benefits and Opportunities
- Achieve a higher and consistent quality standard of maintenance across the park system by having a proactive rather than reactive approach
- Improve the natural environment, which impacts quality of life
- Protect and preserve District assets
- Increase community satisfaction with condition of athletic fields
- Address the future impact of expanded and new facilities on long-term maintenance resources
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"Recently moved from Lombard which had better upkeep and parks. Would like those addressed, specifically maintenance of soccer and baseball fields."
Current Conditions
- Over 450 acres maintained at 30 sites
- 2,451 athletic field preps annually
- 18,250 trash barrels emptied annually
- 5,000+ trees throughout the park system
- 632 cuts of turf annually by mow crew
- 75 acres of natural areas
- 691,586 sq. ft. of parking lots
- 6.23 miles of trails
- 990 tree memorials
- 780 playground inspections annually
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Proposed Solution:
The District proposes a more effective Parks Department staffing structure with three divisions and solving park maintenance space needs by providing:
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The cost impact of raising park maintenance standards at all parks and addressing operational deficiencies is $1.8 million in operating expenses and $3.5 million to build the satellite maintenance facility.