Park Updates
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Vogelei Park Renovation – $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant Awarded
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded a prestigious $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Matching Grant to the Hoffman Estates Park District for the Vogelei Park Renovation. It is the largest grant the District has received in its history.
OSLAD is a cost-sharing program between state and local governments that helps communities fund land acquisition and development for parks and outdoor recreation projects. It’s become one of the most popular grant programs in Illinois. The total $1.2 million project will be completed within the next two years.
“We are honored to receive the $600,000 OSLAD Award, which serves as a testament to our dedication to enhancing Vogeli Park for the benefit of our residents,” said Executive Director Craig Talsma. “Our community’s input has already been invaluable, and we look forward to continued collaboration as we work together to create a park that caters to the diverse needs of our residents.”
Vogelei Park Renovation Final Plans
- All-inclusive playground
- New splash pad with above ground and ground base sprays
- Sitting area with shelter between splash pad and playground
- Nature classroom with renovated shoreline
- Renovated walking paths, along with additional paths to access new features
- Sensory garden
- Tree Nursery
- Green house with ADA garden beds
- Sport Area to include bocce ball, bank shot sports and disc golf
- Newly landscaped areas
- Passive park areas for open use
Vogelei Park Renovation Timeline
BPC Driving Range Artificial Tee Box Renovations
Cipri Park Renovations
Hunters Ridge Playground Renovations
New Park at Seascape Aquatic Center
Sycamore Park Renovations
Questions?
For further information, please contact Dustin Hugen at (847) 285-5465 or dhugen@heparks.org
