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Treetop tower
Teepee village
Tree squirrel log balance / climber
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We provide opportunities for the preservation of open space and development of recreational resources within the Channahon Park District.
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Contents 3 Overview
22 Council Ring
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What the experts say
23 Woodland Overlook
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What research says
24 Wood Arbor
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What we say
25 Boardwalk
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Overall Master Plan
26 Tree Squirrel Slides
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Master Plan - Trailhead
27 Streambank Restoration
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Nature-Based Playground
28 Information Kiosk
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Picnic Shelter & Restrooms
29 Nature Based Play
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Tree Top Tower
30 Animal Stage Play Area
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Ravine Overlook
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Outdoor Amphitheater
31 River Otter Embankment Slide
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Ground Sprays
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Stream Water Play Area
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Teepee Village
16 Trails
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Fitness Stations/Workout Area 35 Sculpture 36 Interpretive Station Amphitheater Stage
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Monument Entry Sign
20 Log Entrance Arbor
21 Tree Squirrel Log Balance/ Vertical Climber
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32 Lean-To/Loose Parts Play Area 33 Seed Chute/Loose Parts Play
34 Beaver Building Area
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Native Plantings
38 Sponsorship Opportunities
39 About the Foundation
39 Vision Statement
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Arroyo Trails A Discovery Woodlands
Overview - Arroyo Trails The origins of Arroyo Trails date back over 10,000 years. Thick snow and ice formed what are known as Pleistocene glaciers that covered over 85% of what is now Illinois. The sheer weight of these glaciers caused them to ‘flow’ across the area. This movement over time both flattened and scored the land leaving deep cuts. Other areas received mineral deposits and mounded areas. As these glaciers began to melt, the lakes and rivers we know today were formed. The ravine that winds through the park drains a large off site watershed to the west, and ends at the DuPage River. Moving to present day, the developers of the commercial and residential areas that surround much of the site had the foresight and community interest to set aside this unique natural area for public ownership and stewardship. Almost 68 acres of park lands were donated to the Channahon Park District for that purpose. The park district then purchased 9 acres at the southeast corner of the site to serve as the primary trailhead and access for the park. The project’s name comes from the topography of the property and the small stream that runs through the ravine for the full length of the project. An arroyo is a term of Spanish origin for a small steep-sided watercourse with a nearly flat floor that is usually dry except after heavy rains. From the onset, the planning for Arroyo Trails has reflected the unique character of the site, and its ability to serve as a location to reintroduce children and families to nature. Development and programming will center on that concept. The park will be managed and maintained by the Channahon Park District, and development planning is being coordinated with the People for Channahon Parks Foundation. The Foundation will also seek to fund development costs through the capital campaign illustrated throughout this packet. The park will follow the concepts of “Leave No Child Inside”. This initiative by Chicago Wilderness, a not for profit regional alliance dedicated to protecting nature and enriching life, seeks to reconnect children with nature. For current information on Arroyo Trails, visit the Channahon Park District at www.channahonpark.org, or the People for Channahon Parks Foundation at www.PeopleForChannahonParks.org.
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What the experts say... •
Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.
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The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 18% in 2012. Similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese increased from 5% to nearly 21% over the same period.
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In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese.
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Stress, Anxiety and Depression are becoming common for today’s children
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Today’s children spend an average of 4-5 hours per day inside playing with electronics, watching TV and talking on the phone.
What research says... •
Children who spend more time outside tend to be more physically active and less likely to be overweight or develop diabetes.
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Children who play in natural settings are more resistant to stress; have lower incidence of behavioral disorders, anxiety and depression; and have higher measure of self-worth.
In addition to developing physical strength, coordination and balance, outdoor play can provide opportunities for children to learn and develop: Social Skills: When children play with other children they learn to communicate, share, collaborate and empathize with others. Imagination and Creativity: Children who play in natural settings play in more diverse, imaginative and creative ways and show improved language, learning and collaboration skills. Thinking and Problem Solving Skills: As children assess risks and tackle new challenges they learn about having a goal, persistence and perseverance and the success those attributes can bring. Sense of Self: As children master new skills and play with other children they improve their competence and confidence in their own physical and social abilities. Sense of Connection: To place, to peers and to their local community and environment. Important Life Skills: Children learn important life skills through play with others as they grow and mature.
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What we say... Children have their whole lives ahead of them to play video games, watch TV and talk on cell phones, but they only have a few years to climb trees, splash in puddles, and scramble and climb over rocks as they learn about the natural environment around them.
Please join us as we...
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Overall Master Plan
Park features shown are graphic depictions to illustrate the design intent of the project. Final developed features and locations may differ from these depictions.
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Master Plan - Trailhead
Stage
Ravine trail to Bell Road
Outdoor Classroom/ amphitheater
Fitness Station/Workout Area
Tree squirrel slides Beaver lodge Net climber Stream with fossil / animal imprints
Seed chute / loose parts play Ground sprays
Lean-to / loose parts play Stamped concrete walk Tree squirrel log balance / climber River otter embankment slide Treetop tower Log entry arbor Trail to DuPage River Wood Arbor
Elevated water runnels Council Ring
Animal stage play area
Teepee village
Picnic shelter and restroom
-Birch bark canoe
Wood bridge Information Kiosk
Route 6 bike trail (future)
Existing village pump station
Existing private residences Concrete path
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Asphalt trail
Sculpture
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Native plantings
Co pp er
Le af Dr ive
Monument Entry sign
Park features shown are graphic depictions to illustrate the design intent of the project. Final developed features and locations may differ from these depictions.
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Nature-Based Playground The nature-based playground is centered on how a child moves and flows through play patterns and ties in with how wildlife in this natural area also moves through their habitats in a variety of ways. Children will pretend they are tree squirrels, beavers, river otters, red-tailed hawks, and other animals to learn how these creatures move through the woodlands and how their body forms are adapted to the way they move.
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Picnic Shelter & Restrooms The picnic shelter and restrooms, located to the south of the playground, features accessible picnic tables and attached restrooms. The open pavilion permits groups to enjoy their natural surroundings.
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Tree Top Tower The tree-top tower provides a tree squirrel or bird-eye perspective of the lower play areas and adjacent ravine. Loose parts play is encouraged through seed chutes/drops along the accessible boardwalk.
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Ravine Overlook The ravine overlook is located in the western area of the woodlands. Here visitors will have a bird’s eye view of the forest from the canopy above to a stream below. A great location for bird watching or nature watching in general.
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Title Outdoor Amphitheater Groups and families will wander down a trail and find an outdoor classroom/amphitheater with stage and boulder accents. This will be a central location for groups to meet and receive an orientation for their Arroyo Trails experience.
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Title Ground Sprays Ground sprays will provide an oasis where families can gather to get relief from steamy summer temperatures and enjoy a funfilled afternoon. Elements of the ground spray area will reflect the nature based setting it is located in.
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Title Stream Water Play Area The Stream Water Play Area mimics a natural stream and includes a cobble accented streambed channel. A kid-powered hand water pump will feed into water runnels of varying heights where children can change the water flow by creating dams a leaning about stream morphology. The cobble lined stream bed and concrete paving will include animal, leaf, and fossil imprints for learning how to identify and track local wildlife in the area.
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Title Teepee Village An accessible asphalt loop trail leads across rustic bridge crossings to the Teepee Village in which children learn about the Native American heritage of the Channahon area through play in the birch bark canoes and multi-level teepees.
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Trails
Bell Road
A network of trails will wind through the project. A trail that meets Americans With Disabilities Act guidelines will provide an opportunity for everyone to experience the park, regardless of their ability or mobility. Gentle grades and a consistent concrete or asphalt surface will extend for about a quarter mile in a loop configuration, and include easy access to several park elements. Additional trails of wood chip or crushed limestone surfaces will wind through the ravine area, with stream crossings in selected areas.
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Fitness Stations/Workout Area Those seeking a healthy lifestyle will enjoy fitness inspired by nature while reaping the benefits of fresh air, sunshine and beautiful scenery when they incorporate strength training on fitness stations or participate in yoga inspired by nature in the open workout area.
Sponsored by Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
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Amphitheater Stage Groups and families will wander down a trail and find an outdoor classroom/amphitheater with stage and boulder accents. This will be a central location for groups to meet and receive an orientation for their Arroyo Trails experience.
Sponsored by Aux Sable
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Monument Entry Sign The Rt. 6 Trailhead will serve as the main access and parking location for Arroyo Trails. A large monument sign will mark the park entrance with the name of the park.
Sponsored by ExxonMobil
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Title Log Entrance Arbor A rustic log arbor will serve as the gateway to the nature based playground. The overhead wood beam provides opportunities for the park name and donor recognition.
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Title Tree Squirrel Log Balance/ Vertical Climber The tree squirrel log balance and vertical climber provides varying challenges as children traverse the logs and hop along the stump steppers like squirrels jumping from tree limb to tree limb.
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Council Ring Located to the west of the playground, tucked into the trees stone seats set around a council fire, which could be used for storytelling, drama, music, dance, or conversation.
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Woodland Overlook The woodland overlook is an easy walking distance west of the playground, nestled into the trees offering a view of natural grasses and vegetation. A great opportunity for families and school groups to get a woodland experience.
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Wood Arbor A natural arbor and seating will serve as a focal destination point to meet, and an opportunity for shaded rest while visiting Arroyo Trails
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Boardwalk A wooden boardwalk will be built in wetland areas allowing visitors access to terrain that would otherwise be too difficult to reach and giving them the opportunity to experience the plant and wildlife that exist in a wetland area.
Sponsored in part by The PrivateBank
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Tree Squirrel Slides Tree squirrel slides wind their way down from the upper tree top level and the lower level connects to the upper platform through a variety of boulder and net climbers.
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Streambank Restoration Some areas of the stream that wind through the ravine have experienced erosion along the banks through the years. A project to restore these areas and help prevent sediments from entering the watercourse will improve the health of the stream and its inhabitants, as well as the health of the DuPage River it feeds to.
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Information Kiosk Key location for finding information about Arroyo Trails including park directions, map and general information about the area.
Sponsored by D’Arcy Buick-GMC, Joliet
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Nature Based Play The nature based play area is located a short walk west of the playground. Learning through play is truly achieved at nature-based play areas allowing children to climb, build, dig and explore at their own pace.
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Animal Stage Play Area A small performance stage area will provide another programming location, as well as opportunities for impromptu theater productions by kids.
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Title River Otter Embankment Slide The River Otter embankment slide is tucked into the existing ravine slope as children slide down and mimic the sliding movement pattern of the River Otter.
Sponsored in part by David & Susan Landahl
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Lean-To/Loose Parts Play Area A lean-to/loose parts play area deeper into the ravine woods promotes cooperation in building forts and shelters and will be nestled into a lower level woodland wildflower area.
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Seed Chute/Loose Parts Play The loose parts area is where children can use their entire body to learn. Families can work together using a seed pulley system and seed chute drop to gather walnuts into a canvas bag, pull the rope to elevate them to the top and unload and drop them down the seed chute to be gathered again.
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Title Beaver Building Area The Beaver Building Area will include tree branch materials are provided for families to build a beaver lodge and learn how beavers used wood and mud materials to build their homes.
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Title Sculpture Multiple sculptures will greet visitors at Arroyo Trails. Sculptures will reflect the nature-based atmosphere of the woodlands.
Sponsored in part by Ozinga Materials
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Title Interpretive Station Key locations for finding information about Arroyo Trails including park directions, map and general information about the area.
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Title Native Plantings Existing lawn areas in many areas of the Trailhead location will be replanted in native plantings, improving wildlife habitat and food sources, and beautifying the landscape.
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Sponsorship Opportunities PLAY ELEMENT
4 YR PLEDGE
3 YR PLEDGE
2 YR PLEDGE
Ultimate Park Naming
$100,000
$133,334
$200,000
$400,000
Shelter and Restrooms
$50,000
$66,667
$100,000
$200,000
Tree Top Tower
$37,500
$50,000
$75,000
$150,000
Ravine Overlook
$37,500
$50,000
$75,000
$150,000
Outdoor Ampitheater
$37,500
$50,000
$75,000
$150,000
Ground Sprays Pad
$31,250
$41,667
$62,500
$125,000
Stream Water Play
$31,250
$41,667
$62,500
$125,000
Tee Pee Village
$25,000
$33,333
$50,000
$100,000
Main Loop Trail
$25,000
$33,333
$50,000
$100,000
Ravine Trail
$25,000
$33,333
$50,000
$100,000
Fitness Stations
Generously Sponsored by Morris Hospital
$100,000
Generously Sponsored by Aux Sable
$100,000
Generously Sponsored by ExxonMobil
$100,000
Ampitheater Stage Monument Sign Log Entry Arbor
$18,750
$25,000
$37,500
$75,000
Tree Squirrel Log Climber
$18,750
$25,000
$37,500
$75,000
Council Ring
$18,750
$25,000
$37,500
$75,000
Woodland Overlook
$18,750
$25,000
$37,500
$75,000
Wood Arbor
$18,750
$25,000
$37,500
$75,000
Tree Squirrel Slides
$18,750
$25,000
$37,500
$75,000
Information Kiosk (1)
Generously Sponsored by D’Arcy Buick-GMC, Joliet
$60,000
Information Kiosk (2)
$15,000
$20,000
$30,000
$60,000
Nature Based Play
$15,000
$20,000
$30,000
$60,000
Animal Stage Play Area
$15,000
$20,000
$30,000
$60,000
Lean To / Loose Parts Play
$12,500
$16,667
$25,000
$50,000
Seed Chute/Loose Part Play
$12,500
$16,667
$25,000
$50,000
Beaver Build Area
$12,500
$16,667
$25,000
$50,000
Sculpture (2)
$10,000
$13,333
$20,000
$40,000
Scuplture Co-Sponsor #1
Generously Sponsored by Ozinga Materials
$25,000
Scuplture Co-Sponsor #2
$6,250
$8,350
$12,500
$25,000
Interpretative Station (2)
$6,250
$8,350
$12,500
$25,000
Native Plantings
$6,250
$8,350
$12,500
$25,000
Boardwalk #1 Boardwalk (3) River Otter Slide Co-Sponsor #1
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TOTAL PLEDGE
Generously Sponsored by The PrivateBank $6,250
$8,350
$12,500
Generously Sponsored by David & Susan Landahl
$25,000 $25,000 $25,000
River Otter Slide Co-Sponsor #2
$6,250
$8,350
$12,500
$25,000
Streambank Restoration Co-Sponsor (4)
$6,250
$8,350
$12,500
$25,000 leave no child inside
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About the Foundation The People for Channahon Parks (PFCP) Foundation was formed in 2009. A 501(c)3 not for profit organization, PFCP solicits support for the Channahon Park District through volunteerism, gifts and grants, memberships, and planned giving opportunities. Under a mission statement of “providing opportunities for the preservation of open space and the development of recreational opportunities within the Channahon Park District�, PFCP is an important asset to expanding the quality of life the area enjoys. The Foundation Board of Trustees includes President Michael F. Rittof; Vice President Scott Slocum; Treasurer Noreen Dollinger; Secretary Charles Anfield; and Trustees Joanne Carnagio, John Cotter, Rick Hofer, David Landahl, Ronald D. Lehman, Raymond McSteen, David Rumsey and Jeff White. Honorary Trustees are George Barr and George A. McCoy. Gifts to The People for Channahon Parks Foundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Contributions can be mailed to the Foundation at 24856 W. Eames Street, Channahon, IL 60410. Visit www.PeopleForChannahonParks.org for Foundation information and news.
Vision Statement To provide a vehicle for individuals, businesses, and industry to partner with the Channahon Park District through donations, fundraising, grants, planned giving, and community outreach.
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For More Information Please Contact: Tami Sender Director of Development People for Channahon Parks Foundation 815-521-3011 • tsender@peopleforchannahonparks.org