Master Plan by Elk Grove Park District

Elk Grove Park District Comprehensive Master Plan December 2020 through December 2025

Elk Grove Park District Board William B. O’Malley President

Elk Grove Park District Staff Ben Curcio Executive Director

Thomas E. Cooke Vice President

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Introduction

Tim White Director of Parks and Planning

Chapter One: Envision: Strategies

John R. Walz Treasurer

Valerie Lemme Planning/Project Coordinator and ADA

Chapter Two: Prioritize and Implement: Action Plan

Robert R. Biedke Secretary

Tiffany Greene Director of Leisure Services

Chapter Three: Analyze: Inventory and Analysis

Ralph C. Souder Commissioner

Brad Sholes Director of Business Services

Chapter Four: Connect: Community Engagement

Kelly Carbon Director of Marketing & Communications

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Chapter Five: Appendix

Project Team Hitchcock Design Group Planning and Landscape Architecture

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INTRODUCTION

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STRUCTURE OF THE DOCUMENT Planning Process Chapter Three

Analyze: Inventory and Analysis Chapter Three provides a detailed inventory of parkland, open space, and relevant adjacent land uses. Park assets are classified and quantified by standards, size, and location. It also provides a brief summary of the District’s facilities.

Introduction

The Elk Grove Park District developed this plan, with input from the local community and District Staff members, to guide park, facility, and program development decisions for the next five years. Purpose

The purpose of this Comprehensive Master Plan is to: • Assess existing parks and facilities • Determine community opinion about services and facilities • Identify park, facility, and program needs • Define strategic and measurable needs and strategies • Provide an action plan to implement strategies over the next five years • Benchmark Elk Grove Park District assets relative to statewide industry standards and against other and peer communities. • Solicit community opinion regarding the current and/or desired state of District facilities, assets, and associated uses. • Define measurable needs and high level strategies to accommodate those needs.

Planning Process

The comprehensive planning process covers five key phases: Analyze, Connect, Envision, Prioritize, and Implement. This Master Plan compiles the results of the first two phases to develop the goals and objectives that will be accomplished through the five-year action plan developed in the last three phases. The use of this document will assist in accomplishing the final phases of implementation and planning. The planning process began in the summer of 2019 with an inventory and analysis of the Elk Grove Park District’s parks and open spaces, indoor facilities, and community context. District Staff and the community shared their opinions about the District’s parks, facilities, programs, and needs during the Connect phase.

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Upon completion of the Analyze and Connect phases, the planning team developed and prioritized alternative strategies which were prioritized, and then organized into five-year action plan. Input from the Staff and Board refined the strategies and their prioritization.

How to Use the Plan

This Comprehensive Master Plan document will be used by the Park District as a guide to implementing action items over the next five years. The first two chapters provide recommendations for the District’s next five years while the last two chapters summarizing the supporting evidence of those recommendations gained through the Analyze and Connect phases. The Action Plan in Chapter Two should be thought of as a “working list” that will need to be updated annually.

Chapter Four

Connect: Community Engagement Chapter Four includes national, state, and local parks and recreation trends. It also includes summaries of the online engagement platform results, Staff and Board workshops, and the 2016 Resident Survey.

Chapter Five Chapter One

Envision: Strategies Chapter One outlines the needs that arose during the Analyze and Connect phases. It provides the background of those needs, synthesizing the results from the previous Analyze and Connect phases into justification and background for future action items and the strategies to achieve them.

INTRODUCTION

Chapter Two

Prioritize and Implement: Action Plan Chapter Two takes the strategies from the Envision Phase and prioritizes them by community need and attainability. The highest priority needs are then put into a five-year action plan which designates when strategies will occur and how to accomplish them.

Appendix Chapter Five Contains • CIP - List of Significant Projects • Combined Neighborhood/School Park Level of Service Map • Staff Workshop Summary • Board Workshop Summary • Online Survey Summary

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District Profile

The Elk Grove Park District covers approximately 11 square miles and serves a population of over 32,200 people. Located in Cook County, the Park District maintains about 470 acres of recreation, special use, and school properties.

Elementary School District Secondary School District EGPD Open Space

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The Elk Grove Park District is located in Cook County, near the northeastern corner of the DuPage County boundary. The District is almost entirely located within Cook County but does include one park property that extends beyond the District line into DuPage County. The District includes most of the Elk Grove Village and parts of unincorporated Cook County. It is adjacent to the communities of Schaumburg, Roselle, Itasca, Wood Dale, Bensenville, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, and Chicago (O’Hare International Airport) as well as sections of unincorporated Cook and DuPage Counties. The Park District boundary overlaps the service areas of School District 59, School District 54, High School District 211 and High School District 214. The Park District works closely with multiple local agencies through cooperative relationships. Through their partnership with three of the local school districts, the District maintains the school open space in exchange for free or reduced cost use of indoor program space outside of school hours. The District also collaborates regularly with the Elk Grove Village and has a history of private and public agreements that have resulted in stormwater management, land acquisitions, park and facility development and renovations, and program and facility operation.

on collecting individual and corporate donations to meet specific goals and fundraising for the scholarship fund. These scholarships provide partial to full funding for families in need to participate in recreation programming.

Township High School District 211

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Township High School District 214

Community Consolidated School District 59

Des Plaines

Forest Preserve Golf Course

The Elk Grove Park District is predominately funded through city property taxes. User fees, donations, grants, and sales from rentals, concessions, and merchandise also contribute to District Funding.

Elk Grove Village

Organizational Structure

The five-member Park Board of Commissioners serves the Park District as community decision-makers. Members are elected for 6-year terms. The Park District is divided into five areas: Business Services, Leisure Services, Parks and Planning, Fox Run Management, and Marketing. The Executive Director oversees the Park District operations and reports to the Elk Grove Park District Board.

Related Plans and Supporting Documents

Related reports referenced during the master planning process included: • Elk Grove Park District 2013 Comprehensive Master Plan • Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan (2014) • 2016 Resident Survey Findings Report • Elk Grove Park District Comprehensive Financial Annual Report (2018)

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Roselle

Medinah School District 11

Lake Park Community High School District 108

In addition to partnerships, the District is supported by the Elk Grove Parks Foundation. This organization focuses on providing support for parks and recreation that aren’t funded through property taxes. The organization focuses 6

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Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54

Park by Others The Park District properties include a golf course, a driving range, an outdoor waterpark, a children’s theme park, and numerous parks providing active and passive recreation located throughout the District. The District also owns several facilities for indoor recreation, education, administration, and support services.

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Arlington Heights

Elk Grove Park District

Wood Dale Itasca

Wood Dale School District 7

Bensenville

Itasca School District 10 Fenton Community High School District 100

Bloomingdale School District 13

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Chapter One Envision: Strategies

Overview This Chapter documents the Envision: Strategies Phase of the comprehensive master planning process outlining the community needs and strategies to meet them. Purpose

The purpose of the Envision: Strategies Phase is to develop actionable items for the Park District to strive to accomplish over the next five years. The project team conducted a workshop to develop a series of community needs revealed during the Analyze and Connect Phases. These needs were then organized into primary goals and strategies to accomplish. Following the visioning workshop, the planning team met with Park District Staff to review and build upon the proposed strategies.

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Chapter Outline

This chapter is organized by the defined goals as listed in the following pages. Each goal includes a list of strategies and a description that relates back to the needs that were identified in the Analyze and Connect phases. These goals were later organized into a five-year Action Plan or listed as recurring best practices in chapter 2. In addition to the needs identified by the Planning Team and Park District Staff and Board members, this section also includes a list of significant Capital improvement Plan items.

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Action Plan Items

Complete Pavilion Aquatic Improvement Plan

Action Plan goals were identified by the Planning Team and refined by District Staff and Board members. Each goal was classified as a facility, park, or other improvement or as plan update that should be accomplished over the course of the next five years. Purpose

Items identified in the Action Plan focus on major changes to existing programs or infrastructure or the addition of new items that will meet the community needs identified in the Analyze and Connect phases.

Section Outline

Each goal is categorized as a facility, park and open space, other, and plan update and includes a set of strategies to achieve the goal as well as a description of the need for the goal. Facility: • Complete Pavilion Aquatic Improvement Plan • Evaluate Jumps n’ Jiggles Replacement Plan • Conduct Feasibility Study for Audubon Indoor Skate Park • Conduct Facility Feasibility Study to Determine Indoor Space Needs • Implement Indoor Recreation Facility Renovation(s) (per Facility Feasibility Study) • Complete 140 Roof Replacement • Conduct Facility Assessment for Jack A. Claes Pavilion (per Feasibility Study) • Plan and Complete Rainbow Falls Waterpark Site Improvements 10

Parks and Open Space: • Design and Construct Fox Run Golf Course Improvement Plans • Develop and Implement Park Improvement Plans • Complete Hattendorf Park Improvements • Complete Pickleball Court Striping • Provide Sports Lighting at High School Tennis Courts • Complete Morton/Olmsted Park Bridge Construction • Complete Marshall Park Improvements • Complete Mead Park and Trail Improvements • Complete Olmsted/Morton Parks and Nature Center Improvements • Research Dog Park Feasibility • Implement Phase 1 Driving Range Improvements and Conduct Needs Study for Phase 2 Improvements • Complete Lion’s Park Improvements and Needs Study • Develop Athletic Field Improvement Plan for Community Athletic Fields • Research Fox Run Pond and Stream Improvements • Implement Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Improvements • Complete Audubon Park Improvements • Continue to Evaluate Drainage at All

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Remaining Parks • Implement Remaining Park Improvement Plans Plan Updates • Update Action Plan • Complete 5-Year Master Plan Update

• Identify and replace equipment at the end of its useful life • Identify and meet other minor improvement needs

Description

The indoor aquatic facility at the Jack A. Claes Pavilion was constructed in 1994 and includes three separate areas, a lap pool, a warm water therapy pool, and a zerodepth entry pool with play features and a water slide. The facility also includes a whirlpool and a steam room, and locker room access. The facility was renovated in 2013 including improvements to the therapy pool. In 2020, the splash equipment in the zero-depth pool was approaching the end of its useful life and the Park District began necessary indoor aquatic improvements. A new play feature, new main filter chlorinator, and chemical controller were added in 2020.

Reassess Jumps n’ Jiggles Replacement Plan

• Develop new replacement plan considering health and safety changes • Continue to monitor health and safety guidelines for playgrounds and indoor recreation facility use • Re-evaluate community need for and interest in an indoor playground • Update the utilization and operation plan considering: • Operating hours • Capacity • Protective measures

Description

Jumps n’ Jiggles is the Park District’s indoor playground and includes Pavilion Carousel. While the carousel is in good condition and a popular amenity, the playground is outdated and at the end of its useful life. A replacement plan for the playground equipment was included in the District’s capital replacement plan with intended implementation in 2021. However, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has led to new challenges and expectations for indoor recreation. As as result of these changes, the Park district will be reassessing the existing replacement plan to determine the appropriateness of offering indoor play and available options to improve health and safety. Because the pandemic is ongoing and new information is continually being released, the Park District intends to extend the planning process for this replacement from the beginning of 2022 to the end of 2022. In addition to the physical equipment replacement, the Park District will be reassessing the operational aspect of the playground and carousel. In order to continue to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, the Park District will consider the availability of these amenities and strategies to protect users. Some online survey participants commented that they would like extended hours of operation for both the playground and carousel, while Staff indicated that these amenities do well with rentals but are not heavily utilized during open play. The Park District should consider how to accommodate user needs while also allowing for potential changes to capacity limitations, social distancing recommendations, and new cleaning schedules in a fiscally responsible way.

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Conduct Feasibility Study for Audubon Indoor Skate Park

Conduct Facility Feasibility Study to Determine Indoor Space Needs

• Evaluate outdoor skate park impact on indoor skate park use • Complete structural analysis to identify potential deficiencies

Description

The Elk Grove Park District has identified the Audubon Indoor Skate Park as one facility that will need additional study due to the changes to the adjacent park open space and amenities. This facility is highly specialized, primarily providing skating and support services for skaters. It is also used for camps during the summer months. The building includes a large indoor space with semi-permanent skating structures, restrooms, a small lounge, an office, and a storage loft, however, many of these spaces are not functioning as intended. Visibility between the office, skating area, and lounge is poor, making Staff supervision difficult. The storage capacity of the loft is limited by structural and access constraints, and the restrooms, which are intended to serve both the interior building and exterior park users, can only be opened when the facility is open and staffed. Additionally, the facility operates seasonally from October through early spring but lacks heating and has to close in low temperatures. The indoor skate park was the only skating location in Elk Grove until the fall of 2019 when the outdoor skate park, also located at Audubon Park was opened. This skate park consists of poured concrete equipment. Unlike the indoor skate park, the outdoor facility is free to use, allows bicycles, and is open year-round and for longer hours. One of the most important factors the Park District will be considering is how the outdoor skate park use impacts resident use of and desire for the indoor facility. The results of this feasibility study will determine if the Audubon Indoor Skate Park is still adequately meeting resident needs. The study should provide, recommendations on how to best use this indoor space, as well as identifying improvement opportunities for the building itself to improve function.

• Identify needed indoor spaces for public use, programming, and District operations, considering: • Necessary size • Anticipated growth • Long-term use • Determine cost recovery goals for expansion and new construction. • Identify existing/upcoming deficiencies and maintenance needs at current facilities: • Al Hattendorf Center • Rainbow Falls Waterpark Facility • Elk Grove Historical Museum • Audubon Skatepark • Elk Grove Park District Administration Offices • Elk Grove Park District Maintenance Facility • 140 Maintenance Facility • Evaluate need and feasibility to consolidate offices and other Staff resources to a single location • Consider storage needs

Description

The Elk Grove Park District currently operates a facility that meets many of the residents’ indoor recreation, art, education programming, fitness programming, banquette, and aquatic needs at the Jack A. Claes Pavilion. Senior programing is provided at the Al Hattendorf Center and preschool and other childcare/education programing are provided at the Elk Grove Park District Preschool. Additionally, the District has other, smaller facilities throughout the District. These include an administration building and two maintenance facilities for Staff use and facilities that provide highly specialized activities such as the Elk Grove Historical Museum and Audubon Indoor Skatepark. The Park District also has support facilities for special use parks such as the Rainbow Falls Waterpark and Community Center, CAF, and several small buildings throughout Pirates Cove. The goal of the Facility Feasibility Study is to complete a comprehensive inventory and condition assessment of all of the Park Districts indoor space to identify unmet needs, maintenance concerns, and elements that are working well. This assessment should also consider Staff and resident needs. By completing this assessment holistically across the entire District, a single plan that accounts for all future needs and opportunities can be compiled. Ideally, this plan will document the current and future indoor space needs as well as identify strategies to meet these needs by either repurposing existing spaces or through new construction, rentals, or acquisition. This study will also determine the need for continued ownership and maintenance of some of the Districts less used and higher maintenance facilities.

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Implement Indoor Recreation Facility Renovation(s) (per Feasibility Study)

Conduct Facility Assessment for Jack A. Claes Pavilion (per Feasibility Study)

Description

• Consider renovation or expansion of existing Park District facilities: • Repurpose underutilized rooms to accommodate newer, in-demand amenities: - Additional after-school program space - Performing arts space • Renovate non-code compliant areas • Upgrade and modernize furnishings, materials, and technological offerings.

• Consider renovation or expansion of the Pavilion: • Repurpose underutilized rooms to accommodate newer, in-demand amenities: - Additional youth program space - Renovate Jumps n’ Jiggles indoor playground and carousel area per Jumps n’ Jiggles Replacement Plan - Performing arts space - Consider multi-use space to better serve Pirates Cove

The Elk Grove Park District owns and/or maintains nine indoor facilities, six of which are utilized for public recreation. All of the facilities will be thoroughly inventoried and assessed as part of the proposed Facility Feasibility Study to determine current deficiencies and needs and propose potential improvements for each facility. These improvements may included repurposing indoor spaces, facility expansion, and/or upgrading existing spaces depending on the recommended outcomes. Among these facilities, Park District Staff have identified three which will definitely require renovations in some capacity. These facilities are the Jack A. Claes Pavilion, the Rainbow Falls Waterpark and Community Center, and the Audubon Indoor Skate Park and are discussed as separate, individual strategies. The remaining facilities (140 Lively Warehouse, Administration Building, Al Hattendorf Center, Elk Grove Historical Museum, Elk Grove Park District Preschool, Grounds Maintenance Facility, and Pirates Cove Theme Park) are included in this strategy. The proposed Facility Feasibility Study will determine the needs of the existing facilities and plan for future use where appropriate while some facilities may not require renovation at all. It is expected that two types of renovations will be identified for the District’s indoor recreation facilities: short-term, small-investment updates and long-term, extensive renovations. Short-term updates may included replacing outdated and damaged finishes, completing ADA compliance, and/or re-programing existing spaces to bring a facility to Park District standards or to meet a trend. These types of projects may also serve as a temporary solution while plans and resources for a permanent solution are organized. The need for extensive, long-term renovations may also be identified in the proposed Facility Feasibility Study. These types of renovations would implement major, permanent changes such as interior construction or building additions.

Complete 140 Roof Replacement

The Jack A. Claes Pavilion is the Park Districts primary indoor recreation destination and serves a wide variety of resident needs. It is the most frequently visited facility (as reported in the online survey). According to the 2016 community survey, 44-54 % of participants had visited the Fitness Center, Dance Centre, Aquatics Center, Jumps n’ Jiggles & Carousel, and Garden Terrace Banquets. The survey determined that public dissatisfaction with all of these amenities was higher for these amenities than at other Elk Grove Park District facilities. Of all of the Park District facilities, participants were most dissatisfied with the Pavilion Fitness Center. In the online survey, residents rated updating restrooms above all other indoor facility changes, including the need for new activities and spaces. In response, the Park District updated the restrooms in the Pavilion facility in 2016 and completed renovations to the fitness locker rooms and spin cycle room, and installed new flooring in the building from 2017-2019. Renovations to the Pavilion facility could also provide the opportunity to meet other indoor space needs within an existing building. Advantages also include placing these in-demand programs and amenities in the facility that is already the most popular and centrally located. Because the park is landlocked and at available open space and stormwater management capacity, any improvements to the Pavilion would have to be completed within the existing structure. Adding new uses to the facility may be accomplished by repurposing underutilized spaces to be multi-use or for an entirely new use. Any locations to be upgraded for multipurpose use or conversion for a new use would need to be identified and planned after further study. Likewise, what these future uses might be would be determined after considering all interior space district-wide and then prioritizing the best improvements and location during the planned Facility Feasibility Study. The results of this earlier study would then identify specific needs for the Jack A. Claes Pavilion. Additionally, the building’s infrastructure needs to be evaluated for any additional loads or repurposing based on energy studies and building management system. The resulting recommendations of these additional studies should be planned for in conjunction with other, future improvements to the Jack A. Claes Pavilion.

• Replace the roof of the 140 Lively Warehouse per the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

Description

The roof at the 140 Lively Warehouse facility has exceeded it’s useful life and is included in the CIP.

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Plan and Complete Rainbow Falls Waterpark Site Improvements

Design and Construct Fox Run Golf Links and Driving Range Improvement Plans

• Develop layout plan, considering • Opportunities for partial park closure • Equipment removal, replacement, or relocation • Designated Staff and lifeguard staging areas • Improved entry experience • Parking expansion • Implement Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) equipment replacements

• Complete planned maintenance and course improvements • Fox Run Driving Range

Description

The Rainbow Falls Waterpark consists of multiple bodies of water and a variety of equipment and features. It also includes a small mechanical facility and a public use facility that includes admittance, locker rooms, concessions, and a small rental space that can be used separately from the rest of the facility and waterpark. While there are no major issues with the waterpark as a whole, Park District Staff have identified several areas for improvement and are expecting some equipment replacement by the end of this five-year plan.

The Fox Run Golf Links is an 18-hole course that includes a clubhouse and maintenance facility. The building was originally constructed 1995 and has been periodically updated. Fox Run Golf Links underwent a full course redesign in 2012 and additional improvements were made in 2020. These improvements began in the fall of 2020 and addressed several maintenance issues and made improvements requested by residents. The project included replacing the irrigation system, fixing drainage problems, redesigning all of the bunkers, making improvements to the putting green, adding another chipping green, and adding new tee boxes. It also will change the design of holes 3, 4, 7, and 11 to improve the pace of play.

When considering making changes to the Rainbow Falls Waterpark, there are several opportunities to improve the visitor and staff experience that should be considered. Elk Grove Village is experiencing the local and national trend of aquatic facilities struggling to fully Staff their facilities, particularly at the beginning and end of the season. The waterpark is currently set up to be either fully open or closed. Incorporating measures to allow closure of portions of the park to accommodate low-use times or staff shortages would greatly improve the park operations and flexibility when scheduling staffing, patron use, and other programming or event needs. Additionally, the addition of indoor break room space for pool staff and recovery space for patrons undergoing first aid treatment would be a great improvement to the facility. Park District Staff also identified opportunities to improve the layout outside of the park. The admittance area is limited with the visitor entrance and exit and ticket window in the same constricted space. Additionally, the entry line frequently extends out of the facility and wraps around the vehicular drop-off loop, putting visitors in close proximity to traffic. The Park District is currently investigating alternative pedestrian routes to improve the admittance area including pedestrian and vehicle safety controls and alternative entry and exit locations. The Park District will also continue to address the lack of parking at the Rainbow Falls Waterpark by providing alternative locations on adjacent properties. The partnership with Elk Grove Village has successfully expanded the parking capacity for Waterpark visitors and the Park District will continue to work with their partners to meet resident needs. Additionally, the Park District has several capital projects planned for this location. The District plans to add an elevated deck with more seating capacity and sunning areas to the Picnic Grove, and has budgeted for equipment replacement as needed. The need for new equipment also presents the opportunity to add new types of amenities to the waterpark and the Park District will continue to consider changing resident needs, interests, and recreation trends when replacing amenities.

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Develop and Implement Park Improvement Plans

Description

The Connect Phase revealed strong support for making improvements to the existing parks among Park District Staff and residents. This support encompasses several priorities: to maintain what the Park District already has before investing in new properties, to keep park visitors engaged with modern amenities, and a desire for safe and well maintained parks and equipment. Neighborhood and School Parks are a staple of active recreation with about 90% of Park District residents having access to a neighborhood or school park within a 0.5-mile walk of their homes. Community Parks serve large populations including residents who travel to these parks and those who live outside of the Park District. Almost 90% of Elk Grove Park District residents and an additional almost 6,000 non-residents live within a 1-mile drive of a community park. By maintaining and improving these properties, the Park District will continue to serve a large portion of their residents.

• Renovate and/or update existing park amenities and features: • Permanent restrooms (update or provide new) • Shade structures • Court areas • Complete walking/biking trail loops and/or connections to other trails • Drinking fountains • Playground and equipment removals renovations per CIP • Provide inclusive activities for all ages and abilities • Develop and implement improvement plans by priority: • In-Progress Projects - Rotary Park parking lot improvements (2020) - Jensen Park South (2020) • Priority group A - high need - Marshall Park (potential OSLAD grant application) - Mead Park (potential OSLAD grant application) - Mead Park/Colony Park trail connection - Olmsted Park/Morton Park bridge connection, Arboretum, trails, and water access • Priority group B - medium need - Jaycee Park - Jensen Park - Newberry Park - Udall Park - Huntington Chase Park - Roosevelt Park • Priority group C - low need - Carson Park - Muir Park - Debra Park - Cooney Meadows - Hampshire Park • Consider funding strategies to support improvements • Consider Marshall Park and Mead Park for grant assistance or other funding sources • Develop funding strategy for the proposed Olmsted Park/Morton Park • Integrate high-demand activities, facility development, and other master plan needs in prioritization and in design decisions • Complete stormwater management assessment and implement needed improvements, repairs, and expansion

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Park updates are prioritized by need, considering the number of amenities beyond their natural useful life, drainage issues, overall maintenance and/or safety concerns, functionality of the park layout, and popularity of the park. Parks with the most severe and greatest number of issues and/or the most visitors are given the highest priority. High need parks in group A will be improved within the first 1-5 years, while medium need parks in group B will be improved after five years. Low need parks are included for consideration in long term-planning and resource allocation discussions. Improvements at these parks will vary to meet the unique needs of the properties and primary park and school users. Each improvement plan will provide the opportunity to elevate the park to Elk Grove Park District standards and fulfil other master plan strategies aimed at updating and modernizing amenities, meeting resident expectations and desires, and ensuring amenities are in good conditions. Planned improvements at the Rotary Park parking lot and Jensen Park South are scheduled to begin in 2020. Both properties were identified by the community survey as having low visitor satisfaction with Jensen Park South specifically mentioned in multiple comments as not being up to Elk Grove Park District standards because of drainage issues. Park improvements will also incorporate stormwater management improvements. Much of the existing system was installed by the Village up to 20-25 years ago and is no longer fully meeting the management needs due to increased flow and/or deteriorating conditions due to age. Additionally, residents are well aware and vocal about flooding and other real and perceived shortcomings of the existing system. Each park improvement plan will include an assessment of the on-site stormwater conditions and provide new engineering plans to address existing deficiencies and anticipated future need. A final significant determinant of priority order is age of amenities. In order to maintain appropriate safety standards, the regular inspection and repair or replacement of amenities is necessary. The Elk Grove Park District follows the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Useful Life Criteria. These guidelines provide the recommended age of an amenity as well as identifying additional factors such as: materials and frequency of use, which may impact the useful life of an amenity. Criteria are in place for playgrounds, shelters, facilities, sports courts, and fields. The Park District uses these criteria to determine capital projects and to help determine when major renovations and replacements are needed. Major repairs or replacement also give the District the opportunity to complete more comprehensive updates to the entire park during regularly scheduled construction. Improvements at Roosevelt Park, Newberry Park, Jaycee Park, Jensen Park, Marshal Park, Udall Park, and Huntington Chase Park will all coincide with planned playground replacements. Other factors, such as a proposed nature center and trail expansion at Olmsted and Morton Parks, a trail connection at Mead Park, and the potential availability of OSLAD funding for Jensen Park and/or Marshall Park, can also provide the impetus for park improvements. The final factor in improving the existing parks is incorporating scheduled capital projects. The old shelter at Mead Park will be replaced, and a new shelter with restrooms and a warming area will be added to Olmsted Park.

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Complete Hattendorf Park Improvements

Provide Sports Lighting at High School Tennis Courts

• Complete ongoing OSLAD improvements • Update and renovate existing amenities - Path expansion - Amenity additions

• Establish Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) with School District 214 • Provide Elk Grove Park District public use of the Elk Grove High School tennis courts outside of school hours and sporting event use

Description

The Elk Grove Park District was awarded OSLAD grant funding for fiscal year 2019 to add fitness equipment, game tables, baggo and ladderball games, STEM learning stations, a walking path, and natural and ornamental plantings. Final project design is scheduled for spring of 2020 and the project will be completed by the end of 2020. These planned improvements meet community desire for new, trending amenities and offer value for all-ages of park users. The STEM stations and various game tables and lawn games provide engaging activity for all ages and promote multi-generation play while the fitness equipment offers physical exercise opportunities for a range of ability levels. The amenities were specifically selected with the Al Hattendorf Community Center users in mind as the plan incorporated input from community meetings.

Complete Pickleball Court Striping

Complete Morton/Olmsted Park Bridge Construction

• Provide designated pickleball courts

• Design, bid, and construct pedestrian bridge between Morton Park and Olmsted Park

Description

Pickleball is a growing sport with participation increasing steadily according to national trends. This trend has continued in the Chicagoland area with an increasing interest in the sport and greater resident demand for designated pickleball courts in many communities. The Elk Grove Park District does not currently offer any outdoor pickleball courts despite increasing resident interest and participation in indoor pickleball. Participants at the Staff workshop also noted it as a need. While it was not addressed in the 2016 community survey or online survey, Staff reported receiving regular verbal request for outdoor pickleball courts over the past few years. Six prickleball courts will be added at Rainbow Falls Waterpark to meet this growing need.

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Tennis continues to be a popular sport in Elk Grove for many age groups. Currently, the only lit tennis courts provided by the Park District are located at Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park. These three high-quality courts are in high demand and are also inconveniently located away from parking lots without a clear path of travel. The addition of new courts or a better route of travel is restricted by the adjacent the Elk Grove Historical Museum to the west, Pirates’ Cove Children’s Theme Park to the south, and Biesterfield Road to the north. This location is highly desirable to provide visibility into the park or as a potential expansion for the Museum or Pirate’s Cove. In contrast, Elk Grove High School already maintains nine tennis courts at competition quality and has large parking lots to accommodate players. Like Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park, the High School is also relatively centrally located in the Village. Rather than continue to duplicate services, the Park District and District 214 began negotiations in 2020 to consolidate School and District tennis at the High School Courts. In exchange for gaining access for public use, the Park District will partially fund the addition of sports lighting at the courts which will benefit all user groups. The agreement will also allow the Park District to repurpose the existing court location at Pavilion Park for more meaningful and site-appropriate use.

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Description

Morton Park and Olmsted Park are located on either side of the Salt Creek and are adjacent to additional public park land to the north and south of each park. Currently, there is only one location for park visitors to cross the creek, the vehicular and pedestrian bridge on Rev. Morrison Blvd. The planned pedestrian bridge is proposed to be located south of the road connection and allow pedestrian crossing of the Salt Creek. An initial feasibility study for the bridge completed in 2015 provided site analysis and recommendations for final location.

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Research Dog Park Feasibility

Implement Phase 1 Driving Range Improvements and Conduct Needs Study for Phase 2 Improvements

• Complete feasibility study for one or more potential dog park locations • Determine dog park operations strategies • Membership and fee structure • Layout (small dog & large dog separation) • Hours of use • Annual maintenance

• Design, engineer, bid, and construct planned Phase 1 improvements • Determine community need for phase 2 improvements • Determine potential improvements • Set project budget • Complete a pro forma analysis • Consider extending lease agreement to longer term, such as 50 years

Description

The need for a Dog Park in Elk Grove Village was documented in the previous 2013 Comprehensive Master Plan and previous planning and feasibility studies conducted by the Park District. Resident interest in a dog park has remained strong as expressed by participants in the online survey, and by Staff and Board members. During prioritization exercises from all three groups, the dog park items were ranked as moderately important but additional resident comments from the online survey reflected a strong interest from multiple Park District users. As a result of past studies and continued community interest, the Park District has begun investigating the need to provide up to two dog parks, one on the east half of the Village and one on the west. The Village began identifying possible locations and assessing resident support in 2020 and will continue to explore options to provide a dog park through the 2021 fiscal year. Results of this initial study and resident feedback will determine if it is feasible for the Park District to provide one or more dog parks as well as identify possible locations, operation strategies, and maintenance requirements.

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Description

In response to the 2020-2021 improvements to the Fox Run Golf Course, some Park District Staff, Board members, and residents have expressed interest in developing an improvement plan for the Fox Run Driving Range. The Park District currently rents the property through a short-term lease. While, the Park District does not anticipate that there will be any changes to the land ownership or terms of the lease, it would not invest heavily in property that is not owned. The Fox Run Driving Range is relatively simple facility consisting of 55 stations with grass tees and mats, a sand bunker, and a small Staff building. Club rental and lessons are also offered. The Park District’s Capital Improvements Projects plan includes several small-scale improvements planned for implementation in 2022 including renovating the field, adding target greens and bunkers, and building a shelter with restrooms. While the phase 1 improvements will have a significant impact on the overall quality of the driving range, they do not provide any changes in the activities offered or operations of the driving range. Many of the local, high-end driving range facilities such as Top Golf operate year-round, provide concessions, or/or offer indoor facilities. Currently, the Fox Run Driving Range does not provide these amenities and the Park District does not intend to provide them or compete against these types of high-end facilities. Any future improvements to the driving range would need to address the Park District mission for the Fox Run Driving Range to determine the appropriate level of service to provide with any further improvements. A needs study is necessary to identify the community need for additional upgrades and any potential changes to service and to determine the scope of work and project budget needed to met these needs.

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Complete Lion’s Park Improvements and Needs Study

Develop Athletic Field Improvement Plan for Community Athletic Fields

• Design, bid, and construct concessions stand and restrooms per the Capital Improvements Plan • Determine resident need and interest in a new 90’ baseline baseball field, considering • Baseball and softball program participation • Other local 90’ field locations and use • Conduct preliminary location and cost analysis study

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Address and combat flooding on sports fields Consider synthetic turf fields in low areas Re-grade park to create on-site stormwater detention and drainage swales Consider water quality improvements (best management practices) as part of a drainage solution

Description

There has been some Park District Board interest in adding a new 90’ baseball field to the Park District. While compared to state and national benchmarks, the Park District has a surplus of baseball fields, but a deficiency of about 2 to 4 softball fields. Additionally, only one of the 19 baseball fields and 3 softball fields provides the 90’ baseline needed for High School play. Because the Park District can program both types of fields for both baseball and softball use, the surplus of baseball fields can make up for the lack of softball fields but the smaller fields cannot accommodate the higher level of play served by 90’ fields. The Elk Grove Park District has a healthy baseball program and offers adult leagues and programs for children of all ages, but the largest group of participants are youth players who play on the smaller fields. When considering the need for a new 90’ field, the needs assessment will determine the potential users including adult players and travel programs, and other local field locations such as high school facilities and other Park Districts to determine if there is a real need for another 90’ field. It will also take into account how the addition of a new field would allow for changes in use of other Park District baseball and softball fields, either for game and practice schedules or to provide the opportunity to remove other fields to accommodate different recreation activities if a new field reduces the need in other areas of the community.

Outdated/poorly configured athletic fields were within the top five items that online survey respondents felt needs improvement and CAF was mentioned in comments regarding park layout and flooding issues. As severe weather events happen more frequently, it is important that the Park District provide solutions to field deterioration and limit the loss of practice and game time. Some of the necessary improvements at CAF are simple and can be achieved through capital improvements, such as the replacement of old light fixtures with LED lighting and the implementation of ADA compliant improvements. Flooding and grass health are more complicated problems that require a detailed assessment of the entire park to determine overland drainage, stormwater detention, retention, infiltration capacity, and soil conditions. Possible solutions to consider include re-grading all or parts of the park site, creating new detention/retention systems, improving the existing ponds, installing underdrainage, and/or installing artificial turf. Adding artificial turf would also align with Staff, Board, and resident interests.

Lions Park includes three lighted baseball/softball fields and a rectangular field that can be striped for soccer or football across the shared outfields. These fields are located at the north end of the park with some parking and a picnic shelter and are separated from the rest of the open space by the Rainbow Falls Waterpark. The fields at Lions Park are good competition fields but lack complementary amenities. The CIP plan calls for the addition of a concession stand and restrooms at the fields to serve players and their families,filling this need.

The Community Athletic Fields (CAF) has four baseball fields, five soccer/football fields, sports lighting, and a concessions and maintenance facility. The park is heavily used for sports practices and competitions, and is the preferred location for any new large athletic fields. Additionally, there are some existing improvements needed at CAF including challenging: stormwater conditions that damage the grass health and cause practice and game cancellations, poor turf condition caused by the overlap of some sports fields and outfields, and aging complementary amenities including the parking lot and walking path paving and sports lighting that will need maintenance in the near future. The park location in DuPage County makes it subject to different stormwater management regulations than the rest of the District parks and should be considered in any future development.

Research Fox Run Pond and Stream Improvements

• Research benefit of pond dredging and stream bank stabilization per CIP Plan • Consider OSLAD grant application to assist with funding

Description

During the Fox Run Golf Course improvements made in 2020-2021 the project engineers identified a need for additional pond and stream improvements to control flooding and improve overall water quality. As a result pond dredging and stream bank stabilization were added to the CIP plan for an OSLAD funding application in 2024 and implementation in 2025. Prior to the project design, funding, and installation, the Park District Staff will be researching different design and implementation options to determine the most appropriate applications for the pond and stream and assess long-term maintenance needs.

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Implement Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Improvements

Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park is land-locked without any foreseeable opportunities to expand. The limited capacity of the property has led to some activities outgrowing their spaces. The Elk Grove Historical Museum lacks programming space, Pirates Cove lacks storage space within it’s boundaries, needs more restrooms, and does not have sufficient space in the visitor center for all of the Staff, program, and user needs. There are also areas within Pirate’s Cove that are underutilized, the picnic area at the eastern edge of the park is hidden and too far away from necessary amenities such as restrooms and concessions. This area also includes a large water feature which is costly and difficult to maintain while providing very little recreation value. In lieu of purchasing property, the Park District may be able to solve some space needs by repurposing existing areas or by changing park circulation patterns. There may also be opportunities to form partnerships with adjacent land owners. The ongoing negotiations with School District 214 will allow the Park District to repurpose the three tennis courts at Pavilion Park and redevelop this large and highly visible area of the park. Additionally the Park District and District 59 already have an agreement allowing them to stripe sports fields on school property to the south. While the Village’s municipal center and library do not have significant open space to provide recreation, the formalization of a municipal campus between the four agencies could still provide value with the sharing of indoor programing space or parking lots. The Park District may consider a similar agreement with St. Julian Eymard Church to the west which has a small parking lot and significant open lawn. There are also opportunities to expand the scope of recreation activity on partner properties. The Park District and School District 59 have begun discussing an updated intergovernmental agreement to add synthetic turf and a track to the fields south of the park.

• Coordinate park improvements with potential Pavilion facility improvements • Consider relocating or repurposing amenities to accommodate new recreation uses • Repurpose tennis courts - Coordinate with proposed strategy to Provide Sports Lighting at High School Tennis Courts - Determine new land use, considering - Program space for the Elk Grove Historical Museum - Expansion to Pirates Cove Theme Park • Reclaim parking lot areas for amenity development • Continue partnership agreement with District 59 to utilize adjacent school property to the south for active recreation amenities. • Master Plan Pirates Cove Theme Park Improvements, considering: • Identify potential expansion locations - South edge of park - Tennis courts • Improve access to and visibility of the entire theme park for increased safety/security • Determine need to add amenities for older children (12 years older and up) and inter-generational activities • Provide additional restrooms in the back of the park or improve circulation to existing facilities • Improve park circulation between and to the parking lots and buildings on site • Consider improving privacy for outdoor pool users • Improve park visibility from Biesterfield and Leicester roads and create a unified entry experience for pedestrian and vehicular access • Consider Pavilion Park improvements in relation to a larger public campus: • Consider adjacent public entities for partnership opportunities: - Elk Grove Park District properties - CCSD 59 Administration Building - Elk Grove Village Public Library - Charles J Zettek Municipal Complex (Elk Grove Village) • Identify opportunities to share resources and reclaim open space for public recreation considering: - Parking lot transitions - Indoor programming space - Turf fields for unprogrammed play and/or sports fields

Pirates Cove itself presents operational challenges for the Park District. It is a unique and beloved community destination, attracting visitors from across the Chicagoland area but only 10% of visitors are local residents, it is very limited in the population served. A significant amount of its use is rentals and visitation during general admission hours varies. Many theme park visitors come to the park once and are not recurring users. The amenities offered are largely designed for younger children and the theme park has very few options for children over the age of 6. It also lacks opportunities for inter-generational experiences, with caregivers typically limited to watching their children rather than participating with them. The Park District has had numerous discussions about the best use of the Pirates Cove Theme Park, considering adding activities for older children, identifying locations to expand the park, brainstorming ways to attract more repeat visitors, and extending the operating season. The final considerations at Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park are the buildings located within the parks. These facilities will be thoroughly evaluated with indoor space needs identified as part of the Facility Feasibility Study strategy. The results of this study and any recommended facility changes should be considered in conjunction with the Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park improvements.

Description

Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park is the location of some of the Park District’s most unique and most well-visited destinations: including Pirates Cove Theme Park, the Pavilion recreation center, and the historical museum, as well as the Park District offices and a maintenance garage. The Park is surrounded by other municipal space with the Consolidated Community School District 59 Education Foundation to the south and Elk Grove Village Public Library and the Village’s municipal center to the east. While there are public open spaces throughout the park and the other three municipal properties, they are fragmented and circulation is limited by the numerous buildings and parking lots. Despite the property’s prominent location on Biesterfield Road, the south half of the park including the Pavilion building and Pirates Cove are hidden from view. 26

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PLAN UPDATES Update Action Plan

Complete Audubon Park Improvements

• Design, fund, engineer, and construct park improvements • Coordinate improvements with the proposed Feasibility Study for Audubon Indoor Skate Park

Description

Audubon Park has recently underwent major changes with the addition of the outdoor skatepark in 2019 and Park District Staff expect to see a shift in overall park use and the use of the Indoor Skate Park as a result. Depending on the results of the Feasibility Study for Audubon Indoor Skate Park and future use of the facility, changes to the park layout and/or replacement of outdated and underutilized amenities may be necessary.

• Conduct action plan update to reschedule missed objectives and confirm future year feasibility, considering: • Completion or delay of past objectives • Major recreation market changes • Population and demographic changes • Social and/or global health events • Fiscal climate

Description

The following action plan is a living document that is intended to provide a realistic and achievable set of goals for recreation development for the Park District over the next five years. The action plan should be updated annually and each update should take into account major changes in the Park District and be adjusted as the Park District’s capacity to complete it changes. Potential factors that may affect the action plan include the completion or delay of previous plan goals, market changes, population and demographics changes, major social or health events, and the current fiscal capacity of the District.

Continue to Evaluate Drainage at All Remaining Parks

• Complete stormwater management assessment and implement needed improvements, repairs, and expansion

Description

In coordination with the park improvement plans the Park District will be identifying stormwater management issues and implementing needed improvements, repairs, and expansion. Due to the age of many District parks, much of the existing drainage infrastructure is nearing or at the end of its useful life. For all cases except emergencies, the necessary stormwater improvements will be designed, engineered, and constructed with other park improvements and upgrades to reduce overall costs and minimize disturbance to park use.

Complete 5-Year Master Plan Update

• Conduct mater plan update to determine future objectives for the next five years, reflecting: • Accurate and comprehensive inventory of the Park District - Parks - Facilities - Programs - Amenities • Community perspective • Status of the previous master plan objectives

Description

This action plan provides recreation development for the 5-year period of 2021 through 2025. While some objectives are identified to take place after these five years, these do not provide a complete plan. The Master Plan should be reviewed and updated on a five-year cycle to take into account the constantly evolving recreation market and changing Elk Grove Park District residents and needs. The 5-Year Master Plan Update should follow a similar process to that taken in this plan to rebuild and modify consensus on new strategies to guide the Park District through the net five years. This process should include an updated inventory of the District’s parks, facilities, programs, and amenities and revisit the Park District community to gather a current perspective.

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Recurring Items

Identify Public and Private Partnerships to Provide Additional Indoor Recreation

Some of the strategies identified by the Staff, Board, and planning team are recurring items that should occur on a regular basis to help the District make operational decisions and inform future projects. Purpose

In order to keep up with the fast-paced recreation market, it is important that agencies reassess their facilities, programs, Staff, and users on a regular basis. This recurring self-reflection will help the District stay aware of changing demographics and industry trends and monitor their assets’ evolving strengths and weaknesses.

Section Outline

As with the Action Plan items, the Recurring items are formatted as goals with corresponding strategies to achieve the desired outcomes. They are also organized by facilities, park and open space, other, and plan updates Facilities • Identify Public and Private Partnerships to Provide Additional Indoor Recreation Parks and Open Space • Introduce New Recreation Amenities that are Trending Upward to Parks Throughout the District • Coordinate with Local Stormwater Management and Watershed Plans • Promote Ecological Objectives for Nature Programming • Continue to Cooperate with Future Bicycle and Trail Improvements and Plan Updates with Other Agencies • Continue to Implement the ADA Transition Plan to Meet All ADA Requirements at District Parks and Facilities • Monitor Lands for Open Acquisition

and Connect to Existing Trail Systems where Possible Other • Continue to Expand Social Media Presence • Engage Non-residents Working in the Business Park • Pursue Grant Funding to Support Development • Implement Park Wifi Plan • Reassess Existing Partnerships on a Regular Basis or After Major Organization Changes • Continue to Represent Elk Grove Park District with the Rotary Club and GOA Regional Business • Conduct Periodic Resident Survey to Gauge Community Satisfaction and Priorities • Adjust Rental, Admission, and Program Rates to Remain Competitive

• Utilize space at existing facilities • Negotiate reduced rates for Park District residents • Rent indoor space on an as-needed basis • Form and maintain maintenance/access agreements with other agencies (i.e. school districts, other park districts or departments) • Develop shared-use facility(s) with other agencies, stakeholder groups, or private recreation providers • Identify renovation opportunities with potential partnerships • Identify rental/sponsorship opportunities to finance facility construction and/or renovation

Description

Due to the high cost of new facility construction, the Elk Grove Park District may consider forming a partnership agreement to meet new indoor space needs identified by the Facility feasibility Study. Potential partnership agreements may grant access for Elk Grove Village residents to use existing facilities, allow the Park District to rent needed space, or combine resources with other recreation providers to develop amenities needed by both communities. These partnerships can be with public or private agencies. Potential public partners may include school districts, neighboring municipality recreation providers, and other public services within the Village such as the Library or Village Departments. Private partnerships can be successful with like-minded industries such as wellness providers like hospitals, physical therapists, and healthy living businesses. These partnerships may contribute to the construction of a new facility or may offer cost recovery options through rentable commercial spaces within the new facility. The Elk Grove Parks Foundation is also an invaluable resource for the Park District as a potential contributor and organizer for potential fundraising needs.

Plan Updates • Conduct Periodic Resident Survey to Gauge Community Satisfaction and Priorities • Continue Annual Reviews and Updates to the Ten-Year Capital Plans

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Introduce New Recreation Amenities that are Trending Upward to Parks Throughout the District

Promote Ecological Objectives for Nature Programming

• Consider adding: • Modernized, signature playgrounds - Challenge Courses (fitness, obstacle, ninja warrior) - Low ropes courses/nets - Multi-generational play (overlapping children, teen, adult play) • Pickleball courts • Multi-use synthetic turf • Lawn/picnic games (baggo, bocce, etc.) • Newer site furnishings (bottle filling, charging stations, etc.)

• Identify and promote ecological improvements

Description

An ongoing trend in the Park District is resident misunderstanding of ecological improvements. As the Park District continues to implement planned restoration projects and implement stormwater management practices, it will continue to promote its efforts by explaining the necessity of the improvements and benefits of the strategies used. The program brochure, social media, and Park District website will all be useful in advertising and explaining on-gong projects. In coordination with the planned development of a nature center and selective educational signage at key restoration sites, the Park District can increase resident understanding and appreciation of natural features and encourage individual contributions at home .

Description

The recreation market is constantly changing, as are the needs of the Park District’s Staff and residents. As recreation trends change, the Park District should continue to update its park amenities to ensure it is providing engaging and up-to-date recreation options to its residents. The Analyze and Connect phases of this master plan identified several current recreation trends that the Park District should consider incorporating in conjunction with planned park improvements and scheduled capital improvements.

Continue to Cooperate with Future Bicycle and Trail Improvements and Plan Updates with Other Agencies • Participate in scheduled plan updates to represent Park District needs and objectives

Description

Trail use is a highly popular activity according to national, state, and local recreation trend reports and was highly prioritized by participants in the Connect Phase. The Park District was an active participant in the development of the joint 2014 Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan with Elk Grove Village and Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove Village. In 2020, the Park District reentered the planning process for updates to this plan and will continue to advocate for expanding the trail system and connecting Park District parks and facilities to the trail system wherever possible. The Park District, in partnership with Elk Grove Village, also remains committed to the Safe Routes to School Initiative and will continue to provide physical routes and other support services for resident use.

Coordinate with Local Stormwater Management and Watershed Plans • Identify opportunities to integrate stormwater management with other planned improvements • Village Public works projects • Park Master Planning • Send Park District representation to relevant meetings to remain engaged with planning efforts • Identify and pursue funding opportunities

Description

The Park District has a long and successful history of working with the Village on infrastructure projects, particularly for stormwater management. With numerous parks adjacent to waterways, containing wetlands, and within floodplains and floodways, managing stormwater is critically important for park use and environmental health. Flooding currently impacts programming use at Lions Park and Community Athletic Fields and is a seasonal concern at the properties located adjacent to the Salt Creek including: Jaycee Park, Olmsted Park, Morton Park, and Burbank Park. As the Village continues to implement public works and infrastructure projects, the Park District can identify opportunities to integrate park improvements with other construction projects as well as tie stormwater management projects within the parks to the larger Village system.

Continue to Implement the ADA Transition Plan to Meet All ADA Requirements at District Parks and Facilities • Continue to improve accessibility at all parks and facilities in conjunction with other planned improvements

Description

Providing equal access to public facilities is a crucial requirement for any public agency. The Park District is currently implementing a District-wide ADA transition plan to bring its parks and facilities up to code and meet best practice recommendations. Over the course of this five-year action plan, the Park District will continue to improve ADA access, coordinating these improvements with planned mater plan improvements and capital improvements whenever possible.

Some recreation funding may also be available in conjunction with stormwater management. By identifying projects with multiple types of improvements, such as stormwater, the Park District increases their eligibility for multiple sources of funding assistance.

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RECURRING ITEMS -OTHER Continue to Expand Social Media Presence

Monitor Lands for Open Acquisition

• Expand existing park properties by acquiring adjacent land

Description

The Elk Grove Park District is a heavily developed area and land-locked with limited capacity to expand, it is unlikely that new park land will become available. Instead, the Park District should monitor the real estate market for meaningful land acquisition opportunities. Good parcels for acquisition can include property adjacent to existing parkland that can be used to expand park property or properties with significant ecological value or other resources that should be protected.

• Improve and consistently utilize profiles on popular social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to expand public awareness • Advertise programming and events • Showcase existing amenities and offerings • Highlight recently completed projects and upcoming improvements • Make other announcements and Park District news • Offer programs and classes online • Determine feasibility and interest in developing and maintaining a Park District app.

Description

Expand Park Walking/Biking Trail Systems and Connect to Existing Trail Systems where Possible

Improving Park District technology was identified as the top priority by Staff during the Connect Phase. Part of this category of improving technology included expanding the Districts online presence as well as adding new programs that include technology. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic further elevated the need to improve all technology and the Park District’s need to be available digitally to residents who were no longer able to attend in-person. The Park District received favorable responses to the virtual offerings and website improvements made during the pandemic will continue to offer a combination of digital and in-person offerings as the social and health circumstances change.

• Finish loop at Johnston Park • Identify opportunities to provide safe pedestrian access across planning area boundaries and other barriers to access and improve park level of service • Complete planned pedestrian overpass at Salt Creek • Consider underpasses at Interstate 290 • Complete trail connection between Mead Park and Colony Park

Description

Trail systems are consistently one of the most in-demand recreation amenities an agency can provide. Expanding and improving trails has constantly been in the top three requested amenities in U.S. and Illinois recreation trend studies for the past 10 years. Elk Grove Village residents have mirrored this trend, placing trails as one of their top recreation activities. in the 2016 survey, walking and bike paths were listed as the two most important amenities by over 75% of participants. This interest has persisted, as district-wide connectivity was rated within the top 5 priorities everywhere it appeared in the online survey. Resident comments in the survey indicated that biking use is especially important. Park District Staff are also aware of this interest as community trail connectivity was voted as the second most important item at the Staff workshop Because the Park District already has an extensive trail system and access to other agencies’ trails, expanding access for residents will focus on connecting more people to what is already in place, rather than constructing new routes. A top priority in accomplishing this is the completing of closed loop path system in existing parks, such as closing the loop at Johnston Park and connecting Mead Park and Colony Park with a pedestrian trail. Another solution is to provide safe pedestrian and cyclist access across boundaries that are currently too dangerous to navigate without a vehicle. These boundaries are shown on the planning area map. The Park District has already identified two locations to improve circulation with an overpass planned at Salt Creek and an underpass at Interstate 290 in consideration.

Engage Non-residents Working in the Business Park

• Offer after-work-hour programs, events, etc. to keep visitors within District longer than the traditional workday • Potential for positive impact on local businesses • Consider offering reduced or resident rates to people who work within the Park District boundaries

Description

While the Park District population is a little over 30,000, it is estimated that as many as 1-million people work in the business park which makes up the eastern third of the District. This significant population increase during working hours may provide an opportunity to engage new users beyond the Elk Grove Village population. Engaging business park employees could have positive results boosting revenue for the Park District and for local businesses if more people are staying in the Village beyond the work day. The addition of more online options may also be attractive to non-residents.

The Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan can be found in the appendix on page 125.

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Pursue Grant Funding to support Development

Continue to Represent Elk Grove Park District with the Rotary Club, GOA Regional Business Association, and Community Roundtable Meetings.

• Identify opportunities for State, Federal, and private funding • IDNR grant programs for park and open space, facilities, trails, etc. • Federal grant programs for conservation, water quality, trails, etc. • Private funding such as ComEd naturalization grants, Open Lands Tree planting grant, shade structure grants, etc.

• Attend relevant meetings to represent Park District interests

Description

Fiscal strength and flexibility were highly prioritized by Board members, Staff also listed financial stainability as a priority. Grant funding is a common supplement for public agencies and can be provided from governmental and private sources to ease the burden on local agencies and allow for the completion of projects that may not otherwise be feasible. Several Action Plan items will target grant assistance and the Park District will continue to monitor available funding opportunities for scheduled projects.

The Park District regularly attends and will continue to provide representation at Rotary Club and Growth Opportunity Alliance (GOA) Regional Business Association meetings in order to represent Park District interests, remain informed of upcoming initiatives that may affect the Park District, and build relationships with other community leaders. Additionally, the Park District recently began hosting quarterly informational Community roundtable Meetings with Elk Grove Village departments, including the Fire, Police, and Public Works departments to improve Village-wide communication and cooperation

Adjust Rental, Admission, and Program Rates to Remain Competitive Implement Park Wifi Plan

• Complete Wifi installation at all park locations

Description

Keeping pace with changing technology is a common goal for many individuals and organizations. A recent trend among park and recreation users across the Chicagoland area is an interest in accessing wifi at public parks and facilities as internet access is increasingly viewed as a necessity. The Park District is aware of this trend with Staff rating technology (including improving and expanding the wifi network) as its highest priority. As a result, the Park District developed a park wifi plan in 2019 and began the process of making wifi available in parks in 2020. This implementation plan is ongoing with District Staff expecting to have wifi access in every park by the end of 2021.

• Identify appropriate recreation providers to compare recreation offerings to, considering: • Other park districts • Private gyms and fitness studios • Outdoor waterparks • Public and private golf courses

Description

Located in a densely suburban area, residents of the Elk Grove Park District have many recreation options available to them. In order to continue to offer the programs, facilities, and open spaces, the Park District must provide appropriate offerings residents are interested in and remain consistent with the local industry standards for participation. The Park District will also continue to assess the types and level of competition to determine what other organizations and agencies have comparable services and should be considered when determining their policy.

Reassess Existing Partnerships on a Regular Basis or After Major Organization Changes • Continue to evaluate existing partnerships to maintain mutually beneficial agreements

Description

The Park District has partnership agreements with and has a history of working with the Village, typically Public Works, to complete infrastructure projects. It has also reached agreements with other local public and private groups to complete projects or provide access to locations or amenities. The District has an InterGovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the local school districts to maintain outdoor space in exchange for use of indoor space or to utilize parking lots adjacent to parks. To maintain mutually beneficial relationships and identify new opportunities, existing partnerships should be periodically revisited to discuss successes and challenges and identify any changing needs for both agencies.

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Capital Improvements Plan

Conduct Periodic Resident Survey to Gauge Community Satisfaction and Priorities • Conduct regularly scheduled resident outreach

Maintaining a good understanding of resident interest and need is crucial for the Park District to continue to provide meaningful recreation. Because need and opinion is always changing, the Park District should continue to check in with residents on a regular basis. Strategies to collect resident opinion can be brief with short online polls on a regular basis to gauge satisfaction and collect comments in between larger and more thorough outreach initiatives that accompany master plan updates. Additionally, the Park District can continue to collect resident feedback informally as it is provided in resident comments and program evaluations.

The Park District also maintains a Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) which identifies scheduled replacements and maintenance items. Unlike the Action Plan items, these improvements are necessary for continued operation and are included in the Park District budget.

Continue Annual Reviews and Updates to the Ten-Year Capital Plans

Purpose

Description

• When reviewing and updating, consider: • Amenity useful life and maintenance items • Outside funding sources • Other projects that could impact the Park District such as Village infrastructure

Description

The Ten-Year Capital Plan is critical for Park District planning and resource allocation, ensuring that the District is able to maintain its existing amenities. As park conditions, community needs, available resources, and other factors evolve, self-assessment by continuing this practice, the Park District is aligning with community and Staff desires to maintain the existing parks, and with the Board’s priority of fiscal responsibility.

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Significant CIP items are included in the Action Plan for reference, to ensure that the Park District is allocating the necessary resources to accomplish the scheduled CIP items as well as the proposed new improvements. For the purposes of this plan, the Park District has identified significant improvements as projects with a budget of $200,000 or higher, scheduled within the next 5 years. The CIP list of significant improvements is included in the appendix.

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Section Outline

Unlike Action Plan items, CIP items are simple, preplanned objectives. Many of these CIP items have been consolidated with other strategies that take place in the same park and align with the intended CIP timeline. The strategy in which the CIP item is included is listed in parentheses where applicable. The following items are included in the Action Plan: • St. Julian Property • Preforming Arts Center • Open Land Acquisition (Monitor Lands for Open Acquisition) • Fox Run Golf Links - Clubhouse and Maintenance Facility Project • EGHS Tennis Court Lights (Provide Sports Lighting at High School Tennis Courts) • Pirates Cove Expansion (Pavilion Tennis Courts) (Implement Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Improvements • 140 Lively Roof Replacement (Complete 140 Lively Roof Replacement) • Driving Range Improvements - Field Renovation, Adding Target Greens and Bunkers (Implement Phase 1 Driving Range Improvements and Conduct Needs Study for Phase 2)

• Driving Range Shelter with Bathrooms (Implement Phase 1 Driving Range Improvements and Conduct Needs Study for Phase 2) • Mead Shelter Replacement (Develop and Implement Park Improvement Plans) • Olmsted Park - Shelter Replacement with Restrooms and Warming Area (Develop and Implement Park Improvement Plans) • CAF -Ballfield LED Lighting Project (Develop Athletic Field Improvement Plan for Community Athletic Fields) • Lightning Detection System Replacement

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Prioritize and Implement: Action Plan

Overview The Action Plan Chapter outlines the proposed tasks and projects for the Elk Grove Park District over the next five years. Purpose

This chapter outlines the steps and potential timeline for implementing the Master Plan strategies identified in Chapter One. They were further refined and finalized through workshops with Park District to develop the Action Plan. This plan is to act as a guide to assist the District in implementing the strategies over the next five years and will be periodically re-evaluated and adjusted to reflect completed projects and the community’s changing needs. The Action Plan is organized by fiscal year into quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) to provide a general idea of when each action or action item step might occur within a given year. Each action item is also coded as Facilities, Parks and Open Space, Other, or Plan updates. Detailed descriptions of each action item and corresponding strategies can be found in the previous chapter on pages 10-39. IMPLEMENT: ACTION PLAN

Ordering Criteria

To help determine when each item should be implemented within the five-year plan, the following criteria were considered: • Current Planned Initiative: It is a project that is already in progress or has recommended CIP funding • Meets Recreation Need/Interest: It provides a need or interest identified from the Connect Phase findings • Age/Condition: A facility or amenity is at or nearing the end of its useful life or is in poor condition • Availability/Utilization: An offering, facility, or amenity has limited availability and/or is highly utilized • Attainability: Considers the Village’s financial and Staff resources to accomplish certain projects over a ten-year period

• Additional Data Required: More detailed information is needed concerning indoor space, market, or program needs to inform the required investments • Social Conditions: The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic led to a dramatic shift in Park District resources and operations and in resident perspective. As a result, improvements were adjusted to provide more flexibility in the early years of the plan and higher priority was given to initiatives relating to safety and operational changes.

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Current Year Current Year 2020 2020 Jan Feb March

April May June

Jan July Feb August March Sept

April Oct May Nov June Dec

Year 1 2021

July Jan OctApril August NovMay Feb Sept March DecJune

Jan July Feb August March Sept

Year 1 2021 April Oct May Nov June Dec

Year 2 2022

July Jan OctApril AugustFeb NovMay SeptMarch DecJune

Jan July Feb August March Sept

Year 2 2022 April Oct May Nov June Dec

Year 3 2023

July Jan OctApril AugustFeb NovMay SeptMarch DecJune

Jan July Feb August March Sept

Year 3 2023 April Oct May Nov June Dec

Year 4 2024

July Jan OctApril AugustFeb NovMay SeptMarch DecJune

Jan July Feb August March Sept

Year 4 Beyond 5 Years 2024 2026+ April Oct May Nov Conduct Facility June Dec Assessment for

Year 5 2025

July Jan OctApril August NovMay Feb Sept March DecJune

Jack A. Claes Pavilion Facility

Complete Pavilion Aquatic Improvement Plan

Implement Complete Pavilion Pavilion Aquatic Aquatic Improvement Improvement Plan Plan

Implement Pavilion Aquatic Improvement Plan

Design and Engineer Hattendorf Park Improvements

Design and Bid and Engineer Construct Hattendorf Hattendorf Park Park Improvements Improvements

Bid Design, and Bid and Construct Construct Hattendorf Morton/ Park Olmsted Park Improvements Bridge

Design Fox Run Golf Course Improvement Plans

Construct Fox Design Fox Run Golf GolfRun Course Course Improvement Improvement Plans Plans

Construct Fox Run Golf Course Improvement Plans

Master Plan Jensen Park South Park Improvement Plans

BidPlan and Fund, Design and Fund, Design and Master Construct ParkJensenEngineer Jensen Engineer Jensen Jensen Park South Park ParkPark South Park Park South Park South Improvement Improvement Improvement Improvement Plans Plans Plans Plans

Bid and Construct Jensen Park South Park Improvement Plans

Design and Engineer Rotary Park parking Lot Park Improvement Plans

Design and Bid and Engineer Rotary Construct Rotary Park Park parking Lot Park parking Lot Park Improvement Improvement Plans Plans

Bid and Construct Rotary Park parking Lot Park Improvement Plans

Evaluate Jumps n’ Jiggles Replacement Plan

Implement Evaluate Jumps Jumps n’ n’ Jiggles Jiggles Replacement Replacement Plan Plan

Conduct Feasibility Study For Audubon Indoor Skate Park

Conduct Facility Implement Feasibility Jumps n’Study to JigglesDetermine Replacement Indoor Space Plan Needs

Conduct Facility Feasibility Study to Determine Indoor Space Needs

Conduct Need Study for Phase 2 Driving Range Improvements

Design, Bid and Construct Morton/ Olmsted Park Bridge

Research Dog Park Feasibility

Develop Fund/Submit Conceptual Plan OSLAD Grant for for Marshall Park Marshall Park Park Park Improvement Improvement Plans Plans

Design & Fund/Submit OSLADEngineer Grant for Marshall Park Marshall Park Park Park Improvement Improvement Plans Plans

Design and Engineer Phase 1 Driving Range Improvements

Design and Bid and Engineer Construct Phase 1 Phase 1 Driving Range Driving Range Improvements Improvements

Bid and Construct Phase 1 Driving Range Improvements

Design & Research Engineer Fox Run Pond FoxStream Run Pond Plan and and and Stream Complete Improvements Improvements Rainbow Falls Waterpark Site Improvements Bid and Bid and Design & Fund/Submit Design & Construct Construct Mead OSLAD Grant for Mead Engineer Mead Engineer Mead Park and Trail Mead ParkPark andand Trail Park and Trail Park and Trail Park Park Park Trail Park Park Improvement Improvement Improvement Improvement Improvement Plans Plans Plans Plans Plans Research Fox Run Pond and Stream Improvements

Conduct Need Study for Phase 2 Driving Range Improvements Develop Conceptual Plan for Mead Park and Trail Park Improvement Plans

Develop Conceptual Plan for Marshall Park Park Improvement Plans

Implement Longterm Indoor Recreation Facility Renovation(s) Master Plan Indoor Recreation Facility Renovation(s) Complete 140 Roof Replacement

Design & Engineer Marshall Park Park Improvement Plans

Develop Fund/Submit Conceptual Planfor OSLAD Grant forMead MeadPark Parkand and Trail Trail Park Park Improvement Improvement Plans Plans Bid and Construct Marshall Park Park Improvement Plans

Design Pickleball Court Striping

Design Build Pickleball Pickleball Court Striping Court Striping

Build Pickleball Court Striping

Design Lions Park Improvements and Complete Needs Study

Design Bid and Lions Park Construct Improvements Lions Park and Complete Improvements Needs Study

Negotiate with District 214 IGA to Provide Sports Lighting at High School Tennis Courts

Negotiate with District 214Construct IGA to Provide Sports Lighting Sports Lighting at High School at High School Tennis Courts Tennis Courts

Construct Sports Lighting at High School Tennis Courts

Develop Athletic Field Improvement Plan for Community Athletic Fields

Develop Athletic Implement Field Athletic Field Improvement Improvements Plan for Plan Community Athletic Fields

Bid and Construct Marshall Park Park Improvement Plans

Complete Construction for Jack A. Ciaes Pavilion Park Improvements

Develop Conceptual Plan for Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Design, Fund, Improvements Engineer, and Construct Audubon Park Improvements

Bid and Construct Lions Park Improvements

Develop and Implement Remaining Park Improvement Plans

Implement Athletic Field Improvements Plan

Year 5 Recurring 2025 Items

Jan July April Oct Identify Public May Feb August Nov and Private March Sept June Dec Partnerships to Provide Additional Indoor Recreation

Master Plan Implement Indoor Short-term Recreation Indoor Facility Recreation Renovation(s) Facility Renovation(s) Design & for Grant Apply EngineerFunding Fox RunFox Pond Run Pond and Stream and Stream Improvements Improvements

July August Sept

Implement Short-term Indoor Coordinate with Recreation Local Facility Introduce New Stormwater Renovation(s) Recreation Management Amenities and Watershed Plans Bid and Construct Apply for Grant Bid and Construct Funding Fox Run Pond Continue to Fox Run Pond Fox Run Pond and Stream and Stream Cooperate Stream with Improvements and Continue to Future BicycleImprovements Improvements Implement the and Trail ADA Transition Improvements Plan and Plan Updates

Legend Facilities

Oct Nov Dec

Parks and Open Space Plan Updates Other

Promote ecological objectives for Nature Programming

Monitor Lands for Open Acquisition

Expand Park Walking/Biking Trail Systems and Connect to Existing Trail Systems where Possible

Develop Fund Jack A. Conceptual Plan Claes Pavilion for Jack A. Claes Park Pavilion Park Improvements Improvements

Design and Fund Jack A. Design Bidand and Bid and Engineer Jack A. Claes Pavilion Engineer Construct JackJack A. Construct Jack Claes Pavilion Park Claes A. Pavilion Claes A. Claes Park Improvements Pavilion Park Park Pavilion Park Pursue Grant Engage Continue to Improvements Improvements Improvements Implement Park Funding toImprovements Non-residents Expand Social WIFI Plan support Working in the Media Presence Development Business Park Develop Develop Fund Olmsted/ Design Olmsted/ & EngineerFund Design & Engineer Bid and Construct Bid and Construct Conceptual Plan Morton Parks Conceptual Parks Olmsted/ Plan Morton Morton Olmsted/ MortonOlmsted/ Morton Olmsted/ Morton for Olmsted/ for Olmsted/ and Nature Parks and Nature and ParksNature and NatureParks and Nature Parks and Nature Continue Reassess Morton Parks & Center Park Morton Center Park Center Park Park Rental,Center Park Center Park to Center Continue to Parks & Adjust Represent ElkImprovement Existing Nature Center Park ImprovementNature Center Park Improvement Improvement Improvement Improvement Evaluate Admission, and Grove Partnerships on Improvement Improvement Plans Plans Plans Plans Plans Park Drainage Program Rates Plans District with the aPlans Regular Basis Plans at All Remaining to Remain Rotary Club and or After Major Parks Competitive GOA Regional Organization Business Changes

Conduct Periodic Resident Survey

Adopt Master Plan Update

Update Action Plan

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Update Action Plan

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Update Action Plan

Complete 5Update Year ActionMaster Plan Plan Update

Continue Annual Reviews and Updates to the Ten-Year Capital Plans

Complete 5Year Master Plan Update

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Beyond 5 Years 2026+

Legend

Recurring Items

Facilities Parks and Open Space Plan Updates

Identify Public and Private Partnerships to Provide Additional Indoor Recreation

Conduct Facility Assessment for Jack A. Claes Pavilion Facility

Other

Implement Longterm Indoor Recreation Facility Renovation(s)

Complete 140 Roof Replacement

Introduce New Recreation Amenities

Coordinate with Local Stormwater Management and Watershed Plans

Promote ecological objectives for Nature Programming

Plan and Complete Rainbow Falls Waterpark Site Improvements

Continue to Cooperate with Future Bicycle and Trail Improvements and Plan Updates

Continue to Implement the ADA Transition Plan

Monitor Lands for Open Acquisition

Continue to Expand Social Media Presence

Engage Non-residents Working in the Business Park

Pursue Grant Funding to support Development

Reassess Existing Partnerships on a Regular Basis or After Major Organization Changes

Continue to Represent Elk Grove Park District with the Rotary Club and GOA Regional Business

Adjust Rental, Admission, and Program Rates to Remain Competitive

Expand Park Walking/Biking Trail Systems and Connect to Existing Trail Systems where Possible Complete Construction for Jack A. Ciaes Pavilion Park Improvements Design, Fund, Engineer, and Construct Audubon Park Improvements Develop and Implement Remaining Park Improvement Plans

Continue to Evaluate Drainage at All Remaining Parks

Implement Park WIFI Plan

Conduct Periodic Resident Survey

Adopt Master Plan Update

Continue Annual Reviews and Updates to the Ten-Year Capital Plans

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Current Objectives

(Current through December 2020)

• Morton/Olmsted Park Bridge • Design, Bid and Construct • Fox Run Golf Course Improvement Plans • Finish Construction • Dog Park • Research Feasibility • Pickleball Court Striping • Complete Design • Build • Provide Sports Lighting at High School Tennis Courts • Construct

• Pavilion Aquatic Improvement Plan • Complete • Implement Pavilion Aquatic improvements

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE • Fox Run Golf Course Improvement Plans • Design • Construct • Jensen Park South Park Improvement Plans • Master Plan • Fund, Design and Engineer • Bid and Construct • Rotary Park Parking Lot Park Improvement Plans • Design and Engineer • Bid and Construct • Hattendorf Park Improvements • Design and engineer • Bid and Construct • Pickleball Court Striping • Design • Provide Sports Lighting at High School Tennis Courts • Negotiate District 214 IGA

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(January 2021 Through December 2021)

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

FACILITIES

Fiscal Year 1

PLAN UPDATES • Update Action Plan

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Fiscal Year 2

Fiscal Year 3

(January 2022 Through December 2022)

FACILITIES

(January 2023 Through December 2023)

FACILITIES

• Jumps n’ Jiggles Replacement Plan • Evaluate • Implement • Conduct Feasibility Study For Audubon Indoor Skate Park

• Conduct Facility Feasibility Study to Determine Indoor Space Needs • Conduct Feasibility Study For Audubon Indoor Skate Park • Complete Study

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

• Conduct Need Study for Phase 2 Driving Range Improvements • Marshall Park Park Improvement Plans • Complete Design and Engineering • Bid and Construct • Lions Park Improvements • Design Lions Park Improvements • Complete Needs Study for 90’ Baseball Field • Bid and Construct • Athletic Field Improvements • Develop Plan for Community Athletic Fields • Implement Plan Recommendations • Mead Park and Trails Park Improvement Plans • Develop Conceptual Plan • Fund/Submit OSLAD Grant

• Marshall Park Park Improvement Plans • Develop Conceptual Plan • Fund and Submit OSLAD Grant • Design and Engineer • Phase 1 Driving Range Improvements • Design and Engineer • Bid and Construct

PLAN UPDATES • Update Action Plan

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Fiscal Year 4

Fiscal Year 5

(January 2024 Through December 2024)

FACILITIES

• Conduct Feasibility Study for Audubon Indoor Skate Park • Complete Study • Indoor Recreation Facility Renovation(s) • Master Plan Projects

• Indoor Recreation Facility Recommendation(s) • Complete Master Plan for projects • Implement Short-term Projects

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

• Fox Run Pond and Stream Improvements • Apply for Grant Funding • Bid and Construct • Jack A Claes Pavilion Park Improvements • Fund • Design and Engineer • Bid and Construct • Olmsted/Morton Parks and Nature Center Park Improvement Plans • Develop Conceptual Plan • Fund • Design and Engineer • Bid and Construct

• Fox Run Pond and Stream Improvements • Research • Design and Engineer • Mead Park and Trail Park Improvement Plans • Design and Engineer • Bid and Construct • Marshall Park Park Improvement Plans • Complete Bidding and Construction • Athletic Field Improvements • Finish Implementing Plan Recommendations • Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Improvements Plan • Develop Conceptual Plan

PLAN UPDATES

• Complete 5-Year Master Plan Updates

• Update Action Plan

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(January 2025 Through December 2025)

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Fiscal Year 6+

(January 2026 and Beyond)

FACILITIES • Conduct Facility Assessment for Jack A. Claes Pavilion • Complete assessment • Indoor Recreation Facility Renovation(s) • Implement Long-term Projects • Rainbow Falls Water Park Site Improvements • Plan and Complete • 140 Roof Improvements • Complete

PARKS AND OPEN SPACE • Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Improvements • Complete Construction • Audubon Park Improvements • Design and Engineer • Fund • Construct • Develop and Implement Remaining Park Improvement Plans • Continue to Evaluate Drainage at All Remaining Parks

PLAN UPDATES • Adopt Master Plan Update

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3 Chapter Three

Analyze: Inventory and Analysis

Overview

The Analyze: Inventory and Analysis chapter describes and illustrates the existing conditions of the Elk Grove Park District, showing a basic understanding of the District’s assets and programs Purpose

This chapter documents the inventory and analysis accomplished during the Analyze phase of the comprehensive master planning process. This phase describes the context in which the District operates, the recreation services they provide, and the patrons that utilize parks and District facilities. The following chapter defines the community’s demographic context and provides detailed maps of the Park District that identify parks, open space, and other relevant land uses. It also includes the level of service analysis for parks and amenities, benchmarking the District’s total acreage of parks and open space and number of amenities to local, state, and national benchmarks. A distribution mapping analysis of the geographic location of parks is also found in this chapter. This information provides insight into potential surpluses or deficiencies the District has in terms of parks, open space, and recreation amenities. ANALYZE: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

Chapter Outline • • • • • • • • •

Demographics Existing Conditions Asset Inventory Park Classifications Park & Open Space Inventory Matrix Indoor Facility Inventory Matrix Level of Service Analysis Acreage Distribution • Mini Park Distribution Analysis • Neighborhood Park Distribution Analysis • School Park Distribution Analysis • Community Park Distribution Analysis • Overall Park Distribution Analysis • Amenities

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INCOME DISTRIBUTION

Demographics

The demographics review utilized the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Business Analyst Online (BAO) software to gather up-to-date demographic data necessary to gain an understanding of the Park District and its context. Summary

According to 2019 estimates, the Elk Grove Park District has a population of 32,276. Census population numbers from 2010 indicate the population is decreasing at an annual rate of -0.40% and is expected to continue decreasing into 2024. The District’s population decline is well above the state rate of -0.03% while the national population is growing at a rate of (0.77%). There are an estimated 13,063 households within the District. According to the U.S. Census, a household “includes all the persons who occupy a housing unit as their usual place of residence.” Out of these households, 65.9% (8,607) are families. A family is defined as a household in which one or more people are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. The average household size in Elk Grove is 2.46 people. This is expected to remain consistent over the next five years.

Age Distribution

The median age of Elk Grove residents is 44.4 and the population is aging in place. According to 2019 estimates, 36.1% of the population is over the age of 55. This is projected to increase to 37.4% of the population by 2024, entirely due to growth in the 65+ age group. The increase in active adult and senior population growth mirrors that of the state and national trends and these populations are and will continue to be a major Park District demographic. 56

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The only other age group expected to increase in population over the next five years is the adult age group of 35-44 years. Conversely, ESRI anticipates that all other age groups, have and will continue to decrease in population. Local school districts have reported some decline in enrollment but have also seen an increase of younger families with children moving into the area of the District west of I-290 in greater numbers than east of I-290.

Race and Ethnicity

According to ESRI, the Elk Grove Park District has a diversity index of 34.7. The Diversity Index captures the racial and ethnic diversity of a geographic area in a single number (0 to 100) and allows for efficient analysis of diversity throughout the U.S. The Diversity Index is “the likelihood that two persons, selected at random from the same area, would belong to a different race or ethnic group.” According to demographic estimates, 79.7% of District residents indicate their race as White, which results in a low diversity index. The largest minority group within the District are Asian Americans, with 12.7% of the population reporting their race as “Asian Alone.” Additionally, 3.8% reported as “Some Other Race”. 10.9% of the population identifies as Hispanic in addition to the race they reported as. “Hispanic” refers to a place or origin and is not considered to be race so it reported separately. Historically, the Park District has also had a large population of people of Eastern European origin.

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32,276 2019 31,632 2024

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The median household income for Elk Grove Park District residents in 2019 is significantly higher than both the state and national median. It is expected that median household income in the District will increase at a rate of about 1.6% per year. While this is less than the projected growth for the state and the nation (2.5% and 2.7%), the median household income for Park District residents will still be above the state and national median in 2024. Overall, the percent of Elk Grove Park District residents in each income group is comparable to the state and national trends. The poverty line is defined by Illinois Legal Aid as a household that make less than $25,000 per year. Although lower than the state and national population (19.1%, 19.7%), 13% of the Park District is in poverty. ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN

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S8, Salk Creek Park C1, Audubon Park C2, Clark Park C3, Community Athletic Fields C4, Fountain Square Park C5, Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park

C6, Lions Park C7, Windemere Park OL1, Colony Park OL2, Cooney Meadow OL3, Hampshire Park OL4, Jensen Park OL5, McGee Park

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N8, Huntington Chase Park N9, J. M. Heffern Park N10, Jaycee Park N11, Jensen Park South N12, Johnson Park N13, Marsh Park N14, Marshall Park

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Institutional Open Space Elementary, Middle, and High Schools; Colleges / Universities The Park District maintains over 55 acres of school property across 8 locations, including all of their playgrounds. These School Parks are counted as Public Open Space. There are two public and three private schools with a little over 65 total acres of open space that is not maintained by the Park District.

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Public Open Space Municipal, Forest Preserve District, State, Federal The Elk Grove Park District owns and/or manages about 470 acres of active and passive open space. The Village of Elk Grove also provides about 20 acres of public passive recreation and event space at four sites. Almost 50 acres of Ned Brown Preserve/Busse Woods (Forest Preserves of Cook County) also falls within the District Boundary.

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Several major transportation corridors pass through Elk Grove Village. I-290 runs north-south and bisects the eastern and central sections of the Village and is viewed as a significant dividing line. I-90 runs northwest-southeast along the norther tip of the District and Illinois Route 390 tollway runs east-west along the southwest edge of the District. State Route 53 Rohhlwing Road and State Route 83 Busse Road pass through the District running northsouth.

The Elk Grove Park District provides the majority of open space and outdoor recreation within the District boundaries. Four school districts and the Village of Elk Grove, also provide public open space within the Park District boundaries while private schools provide recreation opportunities to their members. The map to the right displays the open spaces within the Park District.

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The Village of Elk Grove can be viewed in three sections with two major land uses - single-family residential west of I-290, single-family residential between I-290 to Tonne Road, and industrial east of Tonne Road. Within the largely residential sections of the Village, multi-family housing is grouped in the northeast corner of the District, on both sides of I-290 and between the northern-most singlefamily residential and industrial areas. Businesses are near the edges of the Village on large vehicular routes including Devon Avenue and Higgins Road or are clustered near the approximate centers of both the east and west residential areas, along Meacham and Arlington Heights Road. There are also several business parcels zoned for general or automotive use located throughout the industrial area. While the permanent population of the Village is in the low 30,000’s, it is estimated that there are over one million people in the Village during business hours at the business park in the eastern third of the Village.

Open Space Providers

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The first step in the comprehensive planning process is to understand the Park District’s surroundings and the existing conditions of the Park District’s assets including land use and open space. Land Use

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PARK CLASSIFICATIONS

Asset Inventory

As a part of the planning process, the Planning Team references the guidelines outlined by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) - Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Guidelines Manual updated in 1996. NRPA recommends creating a park classification system to serve as a guide for organizing an agency’s parks. Park, Recreation, and Greenway Classification Guidelines are expressions of the minimum amount and development of land a community should provide for different classifications or types of parks, open space, and greenways. Mini Park, Neighborhood Park, Community Park, Large Urban Park, and Sports Complexes are the six classifications for parks recognized by the NRPA. Commonly, School Parks serve similar functions as Neighborhood Parks and Large Urban Parks and Sports Complexes are included in the Community Park category. These categories are based on size, function, and use. Mini Parks are the smallest and most limited in function, while Community Parks are typically 60

the largest parks of a system and serve a variety of functions for the community. Other open space categories recognized by the NRPA are Natural Areas, Trails, Corridors or Linear Parks, and Special Use. Open Lands are sites not yet developed for meaningful access. This category is recognized for planning purposes but is not an NRPA category. Additionally, School Parks are not an NRPA category but are listed due to the intergovernmental agreement between the Park District and local school districts.

The District’s indoor space was also inventoried following the park and open space inventory pages. It consists of a comprehensive list of the District’s indoor assets. Facility locations can also be found on the Inventory map on the previous page.

These classifications are vital to a comprehensive level of service analysis. In the park and open space matrix on the following pages, amenities were quantified to understand the District’s total recreational offerings.

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Classification

General Description

Service Area

Size Criteria

Elk Grove Park District Parks and Facilities

Mini Park* (M)

Mini Parks meet the need for a walkable, drop-in recreation experience. Appropriate elements in these parks include playgrounds, picnic areas, and seating. These parks usually do not include parking. They are used to address limited, isolated, or unique recreational needs.

Less than a 0.25-mile distance in a residential setting and uninterrupted by non-residential roads and other physical barriers.

Typically less than 1 acre in size.

none

Neighborhood Park* Neighborhood Parks remain the basic unit of the park system and are (N) generally designed for informal active and passive recreation and community gathering spaces. Elements in these parks often include playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, and trail systems. Neighborhood Parks serve as the recreational and social focus of the neighborhood.

0.25 to 0.5-mile distance and uninterrupted by non-residential roads and other physical barriers.

Typically ±15 acres.

Appleseed Park, Burbank Park, Carson Park, Debra Park, Fairchild Park, Hanson Park, Hattendorf Park, Huntington Chase Park, J. M. Heffern Park, Jaycee Park, Jensen Park South, Johnson Park, Marsh Park, Marshall Park, Morton Park, Muir Park, Newberry Park, Olmsted Park, Osborn Park, Sanders Park, Shenandoah Park, Udall Park

School Park (S)

The Elk Grove Park District has an agreement with School Districts 54, 59, and 211 in which the District manages all or some of the schools’ open spaces.

0.25 - 0.5-mile distance and uninterrupted by non-residential roads and other physical barriers. (The neighborhood park service area is applied to school parks)

Variable.

Andrews Park (Rupley School), Clearmont Park (Clearmont School), Lindbergh Park (Adolph Link School), Mather Park (Stevenson School), Mead Park (Margaret Mead School), Ridge Park (Ridge Family Center), Roosevelt Park (Byrd School), Salt Creek Park (Salt Creek School)

Community Park* (C)

Community Parks focus on meeting community-wide recreation needs. These parks preserve unique landscapes and often serve the community as gathering places and for general athletics. Elements in these parks include playgrounds, pavilions, trails and path systems, multiple sport courts and fields. These parks serve a broader purpose than neighborhood park. The focus is on meeting community-based recreation needs, as well as preserving unique landscapes and open spaces.

Determined by the quality and suitability of the site. Usually serves two or more neighborhoods and 0.5 to 3-mile distance.

As needed to Audubon Park (Skatepark), Clark Park, Community Athletic accommodate Fields, Fountain Square Park, Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park, Lions desired uses. Park, Windemere Park Usually a minimum of 25 acres.

Special Use* (SU)

Special use facilities focus on meeting community-wide recreation needs. No applicable standard. Often, these spaces, both indoor and outdoor, are designed as single-use recreation activities. Examples of special use facilities include golf courses, nature centers, recreation centers, and museums. These areas are for specialized or single purpose recreational activities and generally designed for active recreation and focus on meeting community-based recreation needs. These facilities/parks may also charge admission.

Variable, depending on desired the amenity.

Fox Run Driving Range, Fox Run Golf Course, Pirates’ Cove Theme Park, Rainbow Falls Waterpark

Open Lands (OL)

Open Lands are properties owned by the agency, but not yet developed with any amenities to provide meaningful access to the site such as trails, seating areas, and other passive and active recreation amenities. These areas may include restoration projects.

No applicable standard.

Variable.

Colony Park, Cooney Meadows, Hampshire Park, Jensen Park, McGee Park, Potomac Park, Powell Park, Windemere Detention

Natural Area* (NA)

Conservation and wildlife areas, wooded areas, and waterways that are maintained for the most part in their natural state.

Service radius is unlimited.

No applicable standard.

none

Trails, Corridors, and Linear Parks* (T)

These spaces effectively tie park system components together to form a continuous park environment.

Resource availability and opportunity.

No applicable standard.

none

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Natural Area / Gardens

NATURAL FEATURE

Creek / River / Open Water

Fishing

Boat Launch

Sled Hill

Ice Skating

Splash Pad

Swimming Pool

Volleyball Court

Pickleball Court

Tennis Court

In-line skate park

WATER-BASED AMENITIES

Skate Park

Lacrosse

Bocce Ball

Horseshoe Pit

Baggo

Golf Driving Range

Golf Course (holes)

Football / Rugby

Soccer

Disc Golf (holes)

Softball

Baseball

Basketball

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES

Fitness Stations

Playground

Shelter Buildings

Dog Park

DAY USE AMENITIES

Parking Lot

Concessions

Restrooms

Indoor Program/Support Facility

Nature / Interpretive Trails

Bicycle Trails

Multi-Use Trails (miles)

Regional Trail Access

Acreage - Lease / Manage

Acreage - Own

INDOOR FACILITIES

TRAILS

ACREAGE

Hiking Trails

Park & Open Space Inventory Matrix

PARK AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM Neighborhood Parks Appleseed Park

4.38

Burbank Park

4.46

0.30

Carson Park

4.84

0.09

Debra Park

2.73

0.10

Fairchild Park

3.04

0.11

Hanson Park

1.97 5.72

0.25

4.23

0.16

J. M. Heffern Park (formerly Bartum Park)

2.98

0.15

Jaycee Park

3.72

0.14

Jensen Park South

6.45

0.04

Johnson Park

14.65

0.45

Marsh Park

3.52

0.04

Marshall Park

6.29

0.19

Morton Park

15.28

0.28

Muir Park

2.28

0.05

Newberry Park

4.86

Olmsted Park

5.16

Osborn Park

3.92

1 2

2 1

1 1

2 1

1 1

1 X

2 1

1 1

1 X

0.05

1 1

Shenandoah Park

4.97

0.14

Udall Park

10.22

0.14

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115.7

Hattendorf Park

Neighborhood Park Acreage

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Huntington Chase Park

Sanders Park

2 1

1 1

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0.26

5.31

0.15

Lindbergh Park (Adolph Link School)

5.54

0.07

Mather Park (Stevenson School)

6.54

0.21

Mead Park (Margaret Mead School)

9.77

0.21

Ridge Park (Ridge Family Center)

5.60

0.24

Roosevelt Park (Byrd School)

8.42

0.07

Salt Creek Park (Salt Creek School)

8.38

0.31

Community Park Acreage

56.8

2 1

Natural Area / Gardens

NATURAL FEATURE

Creek / River / Open Water

Fishing

Boat Launch

Sled Hill

Ice Skating

Splash Pad

Swimming Pool

Volleyball Court

In-line skate park

Skate Park

Lacrosse

Bocce Ball

Horseshoe Pit

Baggo

Golf Driving Range

Golf Course (holes)

Football / Rugby

Soccer

Disc Golf (holes)

Softball

Pickleball Court

7.19

Clearmont Park (Clearmont School)

WATER-BASED AMENITIES

Tennis Court

Andrews Park (Rupley School)

Baseball

Basketball

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES

Fitness Stations

Playground

Shelter Buildings

Dog Park

DAY USE AMENITIES

Parking Lot

Concessions

Restrooms

Indoor Program/Support Facility

Nature / Interpretive Trails

Bicycle Trails

Hiking Trails

Multi-Use Trails (miles)

Regional Trail Access

Acreage - Lease / Manage

Acreage - Own

School Parks

INDOOR FACILITIES

TRAILS

ACREAGE

1 2

1 1

0.0 56.8

Community Parks Audubon Park (Skatepark)

8.29

0.24

Clark Park

12.14

0.38

Community Athletic Fields

23.27

0.15

Fountain Square Park

7.77

0.47

Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park

15.80

0.38

Lions Park

10.61

0.21

Windemere Park

15.20

0.03

Community Park Acreage

84.8

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2 1

1 1

4 1

1 2

2 1 1

3 1

1 1

0.0 84.8

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Natural Area / Gardens

NATURAL FEATURE

Creek / River / Open Water

Fishing

Boat Launch

Sled Hill

Ice Skating

Splash Pad

Swimming Pool

Volleyball Court

Pickleball Court

Tennis Court

In-line skate park

WATER-BASED AMENITIES

Skate Park

Lacrosse

Bocce Ball

Horseshoe Pit

Baggo

Golf Driving Range

Golf Course (holes)

Football / Rugby

Soccer

Disc Golf (holes)

Softball

Baseball

Basketball

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES

Fitness Stations

Playground

Shelter Buildings

Dog Park

DAY USE AMENITIES

Parking Lot

Concessions

Restrooms

Indoor Program/Support Facility

Nature / Interpretive Trails

Bicycle Trails

Hiking Trails

Multi-Use Trails (miles)

Regional Trail Access

Acreage - Lease / Manage

Acreage - Own

INDOOR FACILITIES

TRAILS

ACREAGE

OTHER DISTRICT OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES Open Lands Colony Park

13.32

0.16

Cooney Meadows

4.73

0.17

Hampshire Park

4.95

0.05

Jensen Park

13.86

0.15

McGee Park

4.22

Potomac Park

2.99

Powell Park

6.81

Windemere Detention

3.01

Natural Area Acreage

1 1

53.9

0.0 53.9

Special Use Fox Run Driving Range Fox Run Golf Course

26.3

124.74

Pirates' Cove Theme Park

2.11

Rainbow Falls Waterpark

5.49

Special Use Acreage

132.3

1 18 2

1 1

26.3 158.7

4 4 3 .4 2 9 .1 TOTAL DISTRICT HOLDINGS 4 7 2 .5

6.60

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Indoor Facility Inventory Matrix

Maintenance

Greenhouse

Storage

Dance

OTHER

Indoor Activity Courts

Aquatics

Fitness / Weight Room

Indoor Turf

Gymnasium

Auditorium

Teen Room

Senior Center

RECREATION AND FITNESS

Gaming

Golf Simulators

Art Room

Classroom / Multipurpose

Banquet / Community

Concessions

ACTIVITY ROOMS

Kitchen

Office

Locker Rooms

ADMIN

Reception Desk

Restrooms

RESTROOMS

INDOOR FACILITIES 140 Lively Warehouse

X X

Administration Building X

Fox Run Clubhouse

Grounds Maintenance Facility

Jack A. Claes Pavilion

Al Hattendorf Center/EGPD Preschool

X X

Elk Grove Historical Museum X

X X

Garden Terrace at the Pavilion

X X

Jumps n/ Jiggles

Pavilion Aquatics Center Pirates Cove Theme Park

Rainbow Falls Waterpark and Community Center

X X

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Level of Service Analysis

The national standard for acreage Level of Service was 10 acres per 1,000 population, but as park and recreation planning developed, professionals saw the need to develop a more comprehensive benchmarking tool that could be adjusted for and specific to each community. Because one size does not fit all, the NRPA recommends using community-specific benchmarks if needed.

This Level of Service analysis evaluates how well the Elk Grove Park District’s parks, facilities, and amenities are serving the current needs of the community. The development of a Level of Service standard for parks and recreation began in the 1980s with the development of Levels of Service for other infrastructure such as water, stormwater drainage, sewer systems, and transportation. These benchmarks provide agency officials with the ability to respond to growing communities, evolving demographics and changing needs. It is important to note, however, that these benchmarks are not strict rules that all communities should follow. These Level of Service benchmarks are simply another gauge for agencies to use when determining future needs and services. According to the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), the Level of Service is a quantification of the park and recreation delivery philosophy and policy of a community. Its basic utility is in meeting a legal and/ or economic requirement of quality service and equity. As a basic rule, a Level of Service benchmark should: • Be practical and achievable • Provide for an equitable allocation of park and recreation resources throughout a community with equal opportunity access for all citizens • Reflect the real-time demand of the citizens for park and recreation opportunities

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Park Metrics is the NRPA’s online management tool, designed for public park and recreation agencies. This tool is a supplement to the NRPA standards that have guided land acquisition and development for the past 45 years. Through this tool, agencies have the ability to compare themselves and their offerings with departments and agencies in their state or region. Agencies can also compare themselves to others based on factors such as total population, operating budget, and full-time technical equivalent employees. Now, agencies can plan and benchmark with more applicable data than national averages.

The Level of Service standard uses three measurements to help a community to evaluate the comprehensiveness and equity of their current outdoor park and recreation offerings. These are: 1. Acreage: A calculation of the minimum amount of land required to provide all of the recreation activities and facilities required to support such activities

Park Metrics has thousands of data points and more than 600 completed profiles. It is now the largest and most comprehensive collection of detailed municipal, county, state and special district data. As more agencies add their data to the database, trends and patterns begin to emerge that help agencies plan and benchmark.

2. Distribution: An evaluation of how equitable park and open space sites are placed throughout the community, as well as how accessible existing sites are to residents

The following Level of Service analyses reference national NRPA standards, Park Metrics benchmarks, and statespecific standards set by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Elk Grove Park District was compared against 2018 data for agencies with populations between 25,000 and 35,000 registered with the NRPA’s Park Metrics. 22 comparable agencies located in Midwest states were found.

3. Amenities: A calculation of the minimum number of amenities and facilities required to meet state and/or national averages Level of Service guidelines are developed by state and national agencies, including the NRPA. Historically, a Level of Service analysis has been limited to total park and open space acreage alone and did not include distribution, amenities or indoor square footage.

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Park Metrics Benchmarks 15,000-25,000 population

Acreage

Acreage Level of Service benchmarks are calculations of the recommended amount of land required to provide recreation activities and the facilities to support them. The NRPA’s population ratio method (acres/1,000 population) emphasizes the direct relationship between recreation spaces and people. It is the most common method of estimating an agency’s level of service for parkland and open space. In addition to the baseline of 10 acres/1,000 population used in this analysis, Park 202431,6322010201933,617 benchmarks are also used to understand how the Park District compares to agencies of similar population size and region. Based on the NRPA benchmark of 10 acres per 1,000 population, 322.8 acres of Mini, Neighborhood, and Community Park space is recommended for the Elk Grove Park District. These park assets are designated as “Active Recreation Areas”. Because School Parks serve the same function and service area as Neighborhood Parks, they are also included in the District’s “Active Recreation Area” total. With 259.9 acres of open space dedicated to Mini, Neighborhood, School, and Community Park uses, the District has a 62.8 acre deficiency compared to this benchmark. The District has a level of service of 8.1 acres per 1,000 population, which is also below the NRPA recommended 10 acres per 1,000. When all District-owned and maintained open space is added to the Level of Service analysis, the District is 149.7 acres above the NRPA recommendation. This Level of Service gauge includes Open Lands and Special Use Parks, in addition to Mini, Neighborhood, School, and Community Parks. When including all of these properties, 72

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Benchmark

Park Metrics Median

EGPD

Total number of parks maintained

Total acres of parks maintained

365

472.49

Level Analysis: 10 acres / 1,000 population LevelofofService Service Analysis: 10 acres / 1,000 population

the District has an overall level of service of 14.6 acres per 1,000 population. The Park Metrics database was referenced to understand how the Elk Grove Park District compares to agencies across the nation with similar population sizes. The Elk Grove Park District has a population of 32,276. Out of over 600 agencies reporting, there were 22 agencies located in the Midwest with populations between 25,000 and 35,000. Park Metrics provided information on the following level of service benchmarks: • Total Number of Parks • Total Park Acres • Total Acres Managed • Acres of Parks per 1,000 Residents

22 agencies

OWNED / LEASED ACTIVE RECREATION AREAS Classification 33

Mini Park Neighborhood Park School Park Community Park Total Active Recreation Areas

EGPD Acreage (Total)

EGPD Existing Level of Service (acres / 1,000 population)

IAPD/NRPA Recommended Acreage

IAPD/NRPA Recommended Level of Service (acres / 1,000 population)

Acreage deficiency / surplus (acre)

0.0 118.4 56.8

0.0 3.7 1.8

16.1

0.5

-16.1

64.6

2.0

110.6

84.8

2.6

242.1

7.5

- 157. 3

259.9

8. 1

322.8

10.0

-62.8

Recommended acreage is based off the existing population of 32,276

ALL EGPD MANAGED OPEN SPACE

The Elk Grove Park District owns and/or maintains 49 park sites that total 472.5 acres, this is significantly higher than the reported median of 22 parks and also higher than the median of 365 acres for comparable agencies as reported by Park Metrics.

Classification Mini Park Neighborhood Park School Park Community Park Open Lands Special Use Greenways Total EGPD Open Space

EGPD Acreage (Total)

EGPD Existing Level of Service (acres / 1,000 population)

IAPD/NRPA Recommended Acreage

IAPD/NRPA Recommended Level of Service (acres / 1,000 population)

Acreage deficiency / surplus (acre)

0.0 118.4 56.8 84.8 53.9 158.7

0.0 3.7 1.8 2.6 1.7 4.9

16.1

0.5

-16.1

64.6

2.0

110.6

242.1 0.0 0.0

7.5 0.0 0.0

-157.3 53.9 158.7

0.0

4 7 2. 5

14.6

322.8

10.0

149.7

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Salt Creek S9, Roosevelt Park S2, Andrews ParkMarsh Forest Preserve S10, Salk Creek Park S3, Clearmont Park S4, Lindbergh Park C1, Clark Park S5, Marshall Park C2, Community Athletic Fields S6, Mather Park C3, Fountain Square Park S7, Mead Park C4, Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park S8, Ridge Park C5, Lions Park

C6, Olmsted Park C7, Woodland Meadows C8, Windemere Park NA1, Colony Park NA2, Cooney Meadow NA3, Hampshire Park NA4, Jensen Park

York Rd

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N8, Huntington Chase Park N9, J. M. Heffern Park N10, Jaycee Park N11, Jensen Park South N12, Johnson Park N13, Marsh Park N14, Morton Park

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Finally, overlaying service area maps reveal which areas are most and least served by the existing park system. The orange service area buffers overlap to form a gradient that illustrates the degree to which residents are served. The darker the orange, the better these residents are served. Residents who fall within the darker or opaque orange areas are served by multiple parks and their amenities. Population for each planning and service area further informed the level of service analysis.

SU2

EGPD Facility

Rohlwing Rd

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Service area buffers for Mini, Neighborhood, and School Parks were truncated to the planning area boundaries in which the park is located. Planning Area boundaries are considered barriers to safe or comfortable pedestrian access, and Mini, Neighborhood, and School Parks are considered walk-to (walkable) destinations. For Community Parks, the boundaries were not truncated because these parks are seen as drive-to destinations.

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Olympic Park

Non-Planning Area

Meacham Rd

A service area, illustrated in the following maps with an orange halo, was created around each individual park. The shape of each service area is determined by analyzing the existing road and sidewalk infrastructure to identify the actual route and distance one has to travel to access the park. The size of the service area is dependent upon the park classification and is either a quarter-, half-, or onemile.

The table on page 63 notes the various recommended service area distances for Mini, Neighborhood, School, and Community Parks. Open Lands and Special Use sites, are not included in this analysis.

Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm

Meacham Rd

In the Elk Grove Park District, arterial roads, and Salt Creek serve as the main pedestrian barriers. These pedestrian barriers resulted in 13 planning areas. The planning team also identified several non-planning areas shown with blue stripes. These ares are isolated by pedestrian barriers but do not have any residents. The most significant nonplanning area covers the industrial park in the southeast corner of the District. While this area does not have any residences, it does attract a large number of workers.

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Planning areas are used to analyze park distribution, land acquisition, and park facility redevelopment needs. Planning areas are delineated by major pedestrian barriers, including major roads or highways, railroad corridors, and impassible natural features. The location and geographic distribution of the parks themselves can offer an indication of how well an agency is serving its residents. By understanding where parks are located in relation to residential development determines who is underserved. This analysis may reveal the need for acquisition to expand service or may show that the District is serving the residents well and should focus on maintaining or updating existing assets.

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NA5, McGee Park NA6, Potomic Park NA7, Powell Park NA8, Windemere Detention SU1, Fox Run Driving Range SU2, Fox Run Golf Course SU3, Pirates Cove Theme Park SU4, Rainbow Falls Waterpark

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N19, Osborn Park N20, Sanders Park N21, Shenandoha Park N22, Udall Park S1, Andrews Park S2, Clearmont Park

S3, Lindbergh Park S4, Mather Park S5, Mead Park S6, Ridge Park S7, Roosevelt Park S8, Salk Creek Park

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Despite the existing service gaps, some Elk Grove Park District Residents may be finding active recreation access through other providers. Busse Woods borders Planning Areas 8, 10, 12, and 13 and is know to be a popular destination for Elk Grove residents.

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The most significant service gap is in the center of the District in Planning areas 8, 9, and 11, the only areas where less than half the population is served. In terms of population, these three areas also have a large number of residents, over 1,000 in 8 and 11 and over 2,000 in area 9 who are not being served. The only other area in the Park District with such a high number of underserved residents is Planning Area 1 which also totals over 1,000.

Non-Planning Area

The purpose of the Mini Park Distribution Analysis is to determine which planning areas are underserved by the District’s existing Mini Park land holdings. Currently, the District does not have any Mini Parks.

The map illustrates where Mini Park service is concentrated within the Park District. The majority of Elk Grove Park District residents, 73%, have access to an active recreation park within a 0.25-mile walk of their homes. Mini Park service is heavily concentrated in Planning Areas 3 and 5 with 100 percent of the population in each area served by a park. Mini Park service is concentrated in the eastern and western residential halves of the District.

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Mini Parks meet the need for a walkable, drop-in recreation experience. Appropriate elements in these parks typically include playgrounds, picnic areas, and seating opportunities. The map to the right illustrates the quarter-mile (0.25-mile) service area reach for Neighborhood, School, and Community Parks shown in orange. Quarter-mile service areas are shown for Neighborhood, School, and Community Parks as these parks can serve the function of a Mini Park for those residents within a quarter-mile distance from the park.

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Elmhurst Rd

Legend

C1, Audubon Park C2, Clark Park C3, Community Athletic Fields C4, Fountain Square Park C5, Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park C6, Lions Park C7, Windemere Park

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The purpose of the Neighborhood Park Distribution Analysis is to determine which planning areas are underserved by the District’s existing Neighborhood Park land holdings. Currently, the District has 22 Neighborhood Parks that range from 1.97 acres to 15.28 acres in size.

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The map to the right illustrates where Neighborhood Parks service is concentrated within the Elk Grove Park District. All of the Planning Areas except 2 and 9 contain at least one Neighborhood Park and many (including 2 and 9) also contain Community Parks that can meet Neighborhood Park needs. In total, 28,705 people or 89.1% of the Elk Grove Park District is served by a Neighborhood or Community Park within a 0.5-mile walk of their home. Eight of the 13 Planning Areas serve 100% of their residents. The biggest service gaps for Neighborhood Parks are Planning Areas 1 and 9 with 994 and 1,650 underserved residents respectively.

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Neighborhood Parks remain the basic unit of the park system and are generally designed for informal active and passive recreation and community gathering spaces.

The map on the right illustrates the half-mile (0.5-mile) service area reach for Neighborhood parks. This plan also illustrates a half-mile service area (shown in orange) for Community Parks, as these parks can serve the function of a Neighborhood Park for residents within a 0.5-mile from the park. Although School Parks and Neighborhood Parks serve a similar function, School Parks are analyzed separately and not included here. According to NRPA’s Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Guidelines, Neighborhood Park service areas do not include residents who must cross a planning area boundary to reach the park. Service areas are truncated to all planning area boundaries.

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Park Key N1, Appleseed Park N2, Burbank Park N3, Carson Park N4, Debra Park ANALYZE: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

N5, Fairchild Park N6, Hanson Park N7, Hattendorf Park N8, Huntington Chase Park

N9, J. M. Heffern Park N10, Jaycee Park N11, Jensen Park South N12, Johnson Park

N13, Marsh Park N14, Marshall Park N15, Morton Park N16, Muir Park

N17, Newberry Park N18, Olmsted Park N19, Osborn Park N20, Sanders Park

N21, Shenandoha Park N22, Udall Park

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Although the percentage of residents living within a School Park service area is relatively low, School Park locations actually serve a the majority of the elementary school students in Elk Grove because these residents frequently use the School Parks for recess and curriculum during the school year. For park use outside of school hours, and for residents who are not elementary schoolers, many of Elk Grove Park District’s Neighborhood Parks also provide the playgrounds, sports fields, and courts comparable to those located at School Parks. When considering all open spaces with a 0.5-mile service area (neighborhood, school, and community) together, over 90% of the total Elk Grove Park District population is served. This map can be found in the appendix.

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School Parks are fairly evenly distributed throughout the Park District and are typically located within residential areas, however, there are several planning areas without any School Park service. The greatest number of people without walking access to a School Park (2,983) live within Planning Area 8 which does not have any open space providing school park service. Other planning areas with high undeserved populations are 1, 4, 7, 9, and 13, all of which have over 1,000 residents without School Park access.

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The purpose of the School Park Distribution Analysis is to determine which planning areas are underserved by the District’s existing School Park land holdings. Currently, the District maintains the open space at 8 School Parks that range from 5.31 acres to 9.77 acres in size.

The map to the right illustrates the School Park service areas within the Park District. 59.6% (19,191) of Elk Grove Park District residents live within a 0.5-mile walk of a School or Community Park.

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School Parks serve a similar function to Neighborhood Parks providing informal active and passive recreation and gathering spaces during and outside of school hours.

The map on the right illustrates the half-mile (0.5-mile) service area reach for School Parks. This plan also illustrates a half-mile service area (shown in orange) for Community Parks, as these parks can serve the function of a School Park for residents within a 0.5-mile from the park. Neighborhood Parks are considered a separate category and are not included in the School Park Analysis. As is the case with Neighborhood Park, School Park service areas do not include residents who must cross a planning area boundary to reach the park. Service areas are truncated to all planning area boundaries.

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Only three Planning Areas, 6, 7, and 13, do not serve 100% of their residents with Community Park Access. There are 3,376 residents in Area 13, 1,943 residents in Area 7, and 596 residents in Area 6 who are underserved. Unlike Mini, Neighborhood, and School park spaces, Community Parks serve a unique recreation need that cannot be met by smaller active recreation open spaces or by passive use parks such as Busse Woods. When considering population, additional Community Park access is most needed in Planning Area 13 and in Planning Area 7 and the southeast corner of 6.

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The purpose of the Community Park Distribution Analysis is to determine the location of gaps in Community Park service area coverage. Currently, the District has seven Community Parks that are between 7.77 acres and 23.27 acres in size.

Even though Community Parks are only located in five of the Park District’s Planning Areas, the Community Park Service Areas extend into every Planning Area and into the business park on the east edge of the District. These service areas also extend into the adjacent communities of Wood Dale, Itasca, Roselle, and Schaumburg. In total, 26,310 (81.6%) Elk Grove Park District residents and an additional 5,925 non-district residents reside within a 1.0-mile drive of a community park.

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Community Parks focus on meeting community-wide recreation needs. These parks may preserve unique landscapes and often serve as event and recreational team sport spaces. The map on the right illustrates the one-mile (1-mile) service area reach for Community parks, shown in orange. Unlike Mini, School, and Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks are considered drive-to recreation destinations so service areas are not limited to the boundary of the planning area in which they are located. These drive-to destinations cover multiple planning areas and are community destinations for District residents. Community Park Service Areas also extend past Park District boundaries and it is common for local residents who do not live within the Park District to utilize these spaces as well.

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Park Key C1, Audubon Park C2, Clark Park C3, Community Athletic Fields C4, Fountain Square Park C5, Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park C6, Lions Park C7, Windemere Park ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN

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S4, Mather Park S5, Mead Park S6, Ridge Park S7, Roosevelt Park S8, Salk Creek Park

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2,922 100.0% 1,853 100.0% 854 100.0% 1,478 100.0% 1,614 100.0% 1,783 100.0% 1,985 100.0% 2,983 100.0% 3,644 100.0% 621 100.0% 1,253 100.0% 6,951 100.0% 4,277 99.8% 5,925 Population

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Despite this extremely high level of service, park distribution is not entirely uniform. Many Park District Residents are served by multiple service areas as shown by the darkest gradients of orange on the map to the right. Areas of lighter orange represent access to only one park property. These areas of more limited service are most prominent in the center of the District on the west edges of Planning Areas 8 and 9.

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The map on the right illustrates the service areas for all mini (quarter-mile), Neighborhood (half-mile), School (halfmile), and Community (one-mile) Parks. Per NRPA Guidelines, the Mini, Neighborhood, and School Park service areas are truncated to the boundaries of the individual planning areas in which they reside. Community Parks are considered driveto destinations, so those service areas are not truncated to the planning area boundaries. Open Lands and Special Use land holdings are not included in this analysis.

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The Overall Distribution Analysis illustrates the combined District-wide deficiencies for Mini, Neighborhood, School, and Community Park assets.

Park service in the Elk Grove Park District is well distributed among residential areas and serves almost 100% of Park District residents in addition to almost 6,000 non-district residents. In total 99.98% of Park District residents live within at least one park service are. This is well above the planning team database median of 88.6% service. The only gap in service is along the eastern edge of Planning Area 13 and includes about 7 underserved residents.

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Amenities

In addition to park acreage and distribution, another measure of Level of Service is the total number of recreation amenities available to residents. These benchmarks come from the Illinois Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Metrics databases.

SCORP Amenities Needs Analysis Existing Population 2019 Name

SCORP Comparison

Based on the Illinois SCORP, the Elk Grove Park District meets or exceeds the recommended number of amenities for 15 of the 24 amenities outlined in the chart to the right. Amenities that meet or exceed the recommendation are identified by green text in the “Surplus / Deficit” column.

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Existing # of Facilities (total)

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0.50 0.53 0.06 0.59 0.09 0.09 0.62 0.03 0.00 0.03 0.09 0.00 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.03 0.00

15.8 8.1 5.5 8.4 4.5 1.8 5.7 0.3 0.2 0.0 1.3 7.8 0.0 1.5 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.0

0.49 0.25 0.17 0.26 0.14 0.05 0.18 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.04 0.24 0.00 0.05 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.00

0 .2 8.9 -3.5 10.6 -1.5 1 .2 14.3 0 .7 -0.2 1 .0 1 .7 -7.8 3 .0 -1.5 -0.2 0.7 0.5 0.0

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TRAILS Multi-Use Trails (Miles) Fitness Stations

DAY USE FACILITIES Picnic Shelters Playgrounds Interpretive Centers

SPORTS COURTS AND FACILITIES

Additionally, the last column on the right prioritizes the amenities most in need according to the SCORP benchmarking where 1 represents the highest priority.

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Surplus / Deficit

Existing # of Facilities per 1,000 population

WATER-BASED FACILITIES Fishing Pier / Docks / Access Boat Launch Ramps / Access Swimming Pools Spray Grounds / Splash Pads

Items with red text noted in the “Surplus / Deficit” column are deficiencies. The six amenities with the greatest deficiencies, according to the comparison against SCORP averages are: • Fishing Pier / Docks / Water Access: -12.2 • Horseshoe Pits: -7.8 • Volleyball Courts: -3.5 • Boat Launch Ramps / Water Access: -2.9 • Softball Fields: -1.5 • Shuffleboard Courts: -1.5

Illinois Facility Average

Existing # of Facilities at current standards

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Tennis Courts Basketball Courts Volleyball Courts Baseball Fields Softball Fields Football Fields Soccer Fields Golf Course (18-Hole Course) Golf Course (9-Hole Course) Golf Driving Range Ice Rinks Horseshoe Pits Bocce Court Shuffleboard courts Dog Parks Frisbee Golf Course Skate Park Field Hockey

Surplus Amenities

Deficit Amenities

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Park Metrics Comparison

The table below compares the total number of Districtowned and managed facilities to agencies with similar populations.

In addition to the SCORP averages, the planning team referenced NRPA’s Park Metrics to identify how the Elk Grove Park District compares to other agencies in the Midwest states with populations between 25,000 and 35,000. Park Metrics provided information about the total population per facility 22 different recreation facility and amenity types for the 22 agencies within this population range.

Because Park Metrics is a collection of self-reported data rather than a recommendation of number of amenities, this benchmark compares the Park District to averages without prioritizing specific amenities.

FOOTBALL FIELDS

Park Metrics Amenity Needs Analysis

Existing Population 2019 Name

Illinois Facility Average

Surplus / Deficit

Population per Facility

Existing # of Facilities (total)

Existing # of Facilities at current standards

Existing # of Facilities per population

Total # of Facilities needed to meet Park Metrics median

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Population Per Facility (per the NRPA Park Metric)

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0.06 0.03 0.03 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00

1.2 1.3 1.1 1.3 1.1 1.0 1.3

0.8 -0.3 -0.1 -1.3 -0.1 -1.0 -1.3

25,951 25,773 29,421 25,773 29,714 31,000 25,773

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1,923 25,494 25,951 29,325

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0.59 0.09 0.09 0.62 0.03 1.86

9.9 7.2 1.5 13.2 1.2 9.2

9.1 -4.2 1.5 6.8 -0.2 50.8

3,244 4,500 20,914 2,452 27,000 3,500

INDOOR FACILITIES Recreation / Community Center Fitness Center Senior Center Ice Skating Rink (indoor) Gymnasium Nature / Interpretive Center Performing and / or Visual Arts Center

DAY USE FACILITIES Playgrounds Swimming Facility Skate Park Dog Park

SPORTS COURTS AND FACILITIES

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Chapter Four

Connect: Community Engagement

METHODOLOGY Review of Trends

Overview The Connect: Community Engagement and Needs Assessment chapter documents trends in the recreation industry and specific input received from the Elk Grove Park District Staff, Board, and community members.

National trends were derived from the 2019 Sports, Fitness and Recreational Activities Topline Participation Report that was facilitated by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (a top national researcher in the sports and fitness industry) as well as the 2017 Outdoor Foundation’s Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report. State trends were derived from the 2015 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). ESRI’s Business Analyst provided local recreation participation trends.

Online Engagement Purpose

The purpose of understanding park and recreation trends is to determine probable demands for certain services and amenities. Recreation trend reports were compiled from nationally-recognized sources to explore spending, participation, and inactivity trends. In order to increase participation, knowing the trends and interests of various user groups is crucial. Significant changes in specific activities (both increases and decreases) from national, state, and local trends are summarized. Summaries of all engagement sessions follow the national, state, and local trends report. During the Connect phase of the master planning process, the planning team reviewed trends and conducted workshops with District Staff and the Park Board. An online engagement platform, 92

Park District residents were invited to participate in an online survey composed of multiple choice and open-ended questions about District amenities and participation. In total, 302 people completed the survey.

available 24/7 for a four-week period, gathered input from residents about their thoughts on parks, programs, and facilities. The planning team also considered the results of the community survey conducted in August 2016 independently of the planning process.

Staff Input

Elk Grove Park District Staff members provided input about their goals and objectives for the next five years as well as their opinions on the current state of the Park District.

Board Input

The Elk Grove Park District Board participated in a workshop to generate and prioritize ideas for the Park District for next five years.

2016 Resident Survey

The Park District completed a statistically valid survey in 2016 to collect demographic information, determine user satisfaction with the District, and determine how the District’s parks, facilities, and programs are used.

Chapter Outline

• Methodology • Review of Trends • National • State • Local • Online Engagement • Staff Input • Board Input

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• Treadmill (50+ times/year): 27.9M • Camping within 1/4 mile of vehicle/home (1+ times/ year): 27.4M • Running/Jogging (50+ times/year): 25.1M • Golf on a 9 or 18-hole golf course (1+ times/year): 24.2 M • Weight/Resistance Machines (50+ times/year): 21.5M • Wildlife Viewing more than 1/4 mile from Home/ Vehicle (1+ times/year): 20.6M • Bicycling (Road/Paved Surface) (26+ times/year): 18.3M

National Trends

Derived from the statistically valid surveys facilitated by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association with the Physical Activity Council and The Outdoor Foundation, the following national recreation patterns are based on annual studies. The Physical Activity Council (PAC) is a partnership of six major trade organizations in U.S. sports, fitness, and leisure activities. These organizations are the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the National Golf Foundation (NGF), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association (IHRSA), the Tennis Industry Association (TIA), the United States Tennis Association (USTA), and Snowsports Industries America (SIA). The PAC produces an annual Sport, Fitness & Recreational Activities Topline Participation Report providing information on participation, inactivity, spending, aspirational participation, and projections. The 2019 report compiled and analyzed 20,069 online responses collected in 2018. Gender, age, income, household size, region, population density, and panel join date were used in weighing variables to apply the responses to the total U.S. population. The total U.S. population age 6 or older used for this report was 300,652,039. Other research incorporated in this chapter references the Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report, created by the Outdoor Foundation, in association with the Outdoor Industry Association. This annual report tracks American outdoor recreation trends with a focus on youth, diversity, and the future of the outdoors.

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In addition to referencing the current most popular activities by measuring core participation, The Overview Report also lists the growth of activities over one-, threeand five-year periods. These predictions can be used to recognize ongoing recreation trends and predict future areas of growth. The top ten core growth activities over the past three years are: • Cardio Tennis (11.3%) • Pickleball (9.7%) • Rugby (9.4%) • Hiking (Day) (8.8%) • Kettlebells (7.9) • Football (Age 6 to 17, Flag) (7.4%) • Skiing (Cross-country) (7.3% • Trail Running (7.2%) • Cross-Training Style Workouts (6.1%) • Squash (5.5%)

Sports and Fitness Participation

Overall, more people are becoming active but only 35.7% - 38.5% of the population of any age group is meeting the recommended time and intensity of activities. Additionally, the percentage of the population who are active has steadily decreased at a rate of 1.09% over the last 6 years. The data collected suggests that Americans are adding high-calorie burning exercise to their existing exercise routine. The most popular activities are Fitness Sports which experienced the largest annual participation growth between 2017 and 2018. Following Fitness Sports, the most popular activity categories are Outdoor Sports, Individual Sports, Team Sports, Water Sports, Racquet Sports, and Winter Sports. Among these categories, only Fitness Sports and Team Sports had an increase in participation rates while all other categories decreased.

As evidenced by the above lists of activities, outdoor fitness-related activities are currently a popular form of recreation with four of the ten activities falling into this category based on the number of participants. Aerobics activities are also popular with three of the top ten items by participation listed in this category. Growth trends, however, indicate a different, more diverse trend. The largest growth is occurring in racquet sports (three activities in the top ten), followed by team sports(two activities). Aerobic Activities, Strength Activities, Individual Sports, Outdoor Sports, and winter sports each had one activity in the top ten growing activities.

Activity participation is measured by core participation and growth. Core participants are defined as those who participate in a sport or activity on a regular basis. Based on core participation, the top ten activities in 2018 defined by the number of participants, are: • Walking for Fitness (50+ times/year): 74.9M • Hiking (Day) (1+ times/year): 47.9M • Free Weights (Dumbbells/Hand Weights) (50+ times/ year): 32.6M CHAPTER 4

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These trends reveal that active people are increasingly looking for non-traditional health and recreation experiences that offer a fun physical, emotional, and mental experience. While the largest amount of growth is being seen in less traditional sectors, many class-based group fitness and exercise programs remain strong and are expected to grow in popularity, albeit at slower rates. Many solo aerobic, conditioning, and strength based activities, including those that utilize machines have also reported small increases over the past three years. While many Americans enjoy watching team sports, both in-person and on television, they are increasingly disinterested in participating in them for their fitness needs. Ultimate frisbee and touch football had the largest decrease in participation over the past three years with other team sports including basketball, outdoor soccer, softball, wrestling, court volleyball, and track and field also declining. While team sports participation is declining as a whole, a few team sports are growing including baseball, cheerleading, flag football, lacrosse, and rugby. Racquet sports such as squash, tennis, cardio tennis, and pickleball have maintained popularity over the last three years and gained participants. Pickleball has been growing in popularity in the recreation industry but is now being surpassed by cardio tennis in growth. In 2018, the sports had nearly equal participation. The above findings are confirmed by the Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2020 which conducts an annual international survey among practitioners in the commercial, clinical, community, and corporate fitness industries. In their predictions for 2020, the majority of activities in the top ten and the top 20 could be described as fitness related, while other trends can be classified as outdoor sports 96

or technology. 16 of the top 20 trends reported remained from the previous year but Mobile Exercise Apps, Mobility/Myofascial Devices, Small Group Personal Training, and Postrehabilitation Classes all moved out of the top 20 trends over the last year. The top 20 trends for 2020 are: • Wearable technology (activity trackers, smart watches, heart rate monitors, GPS trackers, and smart eyeglasses) • High-intensity interval training (HIIT uses short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by short recoveries) • Group training (motivational, instructor lead classes of five or more people) • Training with free weights (strength training using barbell, kettlebells, dumbbells, medicine balls, and other free weights) • Personal training (services provided by professionals with proper education, training, and credentials) • Exercise is Medicine® (physical activity assessment and exercise recommendations provided by health care providers) • Body weight training (resistance training using minimal equipment and multiple planes of movement) • Fitness programs for older adults (safe, ageappropriate exercise for older, retired adults) • Health / wellness coaching (Support, goalsetting, and encouragement from a coach to an individual or small group intended to change behaviors. • Employing certified fitness professionals (training services provided by exercise professionals who are accredited through thirdparty organizations)

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OUTDOOR SPORTS & PARTICIPATION

According to the most recent Outdoor Foundation Topline Report, published in 2017, almost half the U.S. population (48.6%) participated in one or more outdoor sport or activity. These 144 million people went on a reported total of 11 billion outings over the course of the year. While these numbers reflect an overall increase in participation, the total number of outings declined as individuals went on fewer outings each. Compared to previous years, outdoor sports participation have increased. The largest increase last year compared to all other outdoor sports has been in BMX Biking while Stand Up Paddling has had the most growth over the last three years. Running, Jogging, and Trail Running has continued to be the most popular activity by participation over several years. Across all age groups, Running, jogging and trail running remained the top form of outdoor outings by both participation rates and frequency. Bicycling and fishing were also among the top five activities for all ages. The most popular activities for youth (age 6-24) determined by participation rates were: • Running, jogging, and trail running (25.3% or 20.3M) • Bicycling (road, mountain, and BMX) (22.6% or 18.2M) • Fishing (fresh, salt, and fly)(19.5% or 15.6M) • Camping (car, backyard, and RV) (19.0% or 15.3M) • Hiking (15.5% or 12.5M) The favorite activities for youth, based on the frequency of participation, were running, jogging and trail running, bicycling, fishing, skateboarding, and camping.

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For adults (age 25+), the most popular activities by participation rates were: • Running, jogging, and trail running (14.8% or 32.0M) • Fishing (fresh, salt, and fly)(14.6% or 31.5M) • Hiking (13.7% or 29.7M) • Bicycling (road, mountain, and BMX) (12.8% or 27.7M) • Camping (car, backyard, and RV) (11.7% or 25.2M) The top five favorite adult activities based on the frequency of participation were running, jogging, and trail running, bicycling, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Three-year growth trends indicated that the following ten activities saw increasing participation from 2014-2017 and were likely to continue to provide opportunities to engage more people in the future: • Stand up paddling • BMX bicycling • Skiing (cross-country) • Adventure racing • Kayak fishing • Boardsailng/windsurfing • Trail Running • Triathlon (traditional/road) • Hiking (day) • Climbing (traditional/ice/mountaineering) Three-year trends also identified ten activities with declining participation between 2014 and 2017. In order of largest to smallest decrease, they are: • Birdwatching more than 1/4 mile from Home/ Vehicle • Running/Jogging • Snowshoeing • Wakeboarding • Rafting • Camping within 1/4 mile from Vehicle/Home CONNECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Bicycling (road/paved surface) • Wildlife viewing more than 1/4 mile from Home/Vehicle • Scuba Diving • Canoeing

Engaging Inactives

An “inactive” person is defined by the Physical Activity Council as one who does not participate in any of the sports/activities covered in the PAC Overview Report. In the past year, 82.1 million Americans, over a quarter of the population, were inactive. This is an increase in activity from last year with 0.7 million people becoming active in 2018. By age group, 6-12 year-olds are the most active with activity among 13-17 year-olds recently rising to nearly the same levels. Of the eight age groups, 18-24 year-olds, 35-44 year-olds, and people 65 and older became less active from 2017 to 2018. Americans over 65 have the largest rates of inactivity, reflecting the trend that people generally become less active as they age. In order to understand how to engage inactives in sports and activities, the PAC survey lists “aspirational” activities that inactives are interested in participating in. Aspirational activities are becoming more varied between age groups and unlike past years, no activity made the top ten list for all age groups in 2018. For younger inactives, there is a greater interest in team sports such as football, soccer, volleyball, and basketball. As Americans age, interest in outdoor sports such as hiking, fishing, and backpacking grows. Interest in individual activities such as working out with weights and machines and running/jogging also increases. Adults 65 and older list bird watching/wildlife viewing followed by fishing as their top aspirational activities. Hiking and camping are also within the top ten activities

for this age group resulting in four of the ten items focused on outdoor activities. Americans are remaining involved in more strenuous activities later in life, such as swimming, working out with weights, and working out using machines. These activities were all listed as the top ten aspirational activities for the 35-44 age group and all older groups. Active adults, as well as inactives, are interested in social programs and sports leagues as well as active recreation. Active Network recommends the following activities for adult recreation programs: • Sports - Broomball, Inner Tube Water Polo, Pickleball, Wallyball • Exercise - Zumba Gold, Dance Buffet, Kettlebells, Outdoor Fitness • Technology - Beginner’s Guide to iPad, Social Media, Digital Photography • Entertainment - Karaoke, Improv, Murder Mystery Dinners, Speed Dating, Wii for Seniors • Art - Cooking, Drawing/Painting, Jewelry Making, Mixed Media Arts, Pottery, Quilting • Professional/Other - Languages, Estate Planning, Self-Publishing, Brain Fitness, VoiceOvers, Memoirs Many agencies are “branding” their active adult programs for younger populations than the traditional senior to encourage long-term participation. Two local examples include Schaumburg Park District’s Club 55 and the Champaign Park District’s 50 Plus!.

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pool renovations. The popularity of disc golf demonstrates a growing preference for alternative outdoor recreation activities. Footgolf is another example of an alternative outdoor recreation activity that has increased as golf course owners look for new uses for their assets.

State Trends

Top Activities

Data from the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is used to compare the Elk Grove Park District amenities to other recreation providers in the state of Illinois. The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is prepared as a five-year document by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to maintain Illinois’ eligibility to participate in the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program). Its purpose is to “evaluate the outdoor recreation needs of Illinois citizens and determine how best to meet those needs”. The state’s natural resources, recreational lands, facilities, and socioeconomic factors are considered in this vision document. A major finding in the 2015-2019 SCORP is the state’s longstanding deficit of outdoor recreation lands and facilities. While Illinois has not been able to achieve the per capita equivalent of other states with more lands and fewer people, park and recreation agencies throughout Illinois consistently plan for and achieve a high level of excellence with the recreation opportunities they provide to their communities.

Recreation Facilities and Park Lands Inventory

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The top activities identified by the IDNR community-wide survey were pleasure walking and observing wildlife/ bird watching. Picnicking, using a playground, on-road bicycling, and swimming at outdoor pools were also among the most prevalent activities for Illinois residents. Activities with lower participation numbers include lacrosse, pickleball, snowmobiling, trapping, in-line skating, sailing, and cross-country skiing. Reasons for some sports having lower participation rates may include smaller interest groups, no available facility, or that the trend is still growing, like pickleball.

total of 350,915 acres of park sites. They also own 195,753 acres of natural areas and lease/manage another 15,612 acres of open space. The state itself offers 470,000 acres of open space throughout the state, primarily handled by the IDNR. State lands include parks, fish and wildlife areas, conservation areas, and recreation areas to name a few. Federal lands include the 280,000 acre Shawnee National Forest and seven National Wildlife Refuges sites throughout the state. Other recreation providers include schools, nonprofits, and private entities that provide unique outdoor recreation opportunities for the people of Illinois. The lands managed by these providers were not included in the SCORP.

According to the survey, city parks or county preserves are used most for visiting an amphitheater or band shell, softball/baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and mountain biking. State parks are used most for tent camping, vehicle camping, hiking, motor boating, and water skiing. Federal lakes or forests are primarily used for sailing, water skiing, and motor boating. Hunting is the most prevalent reason residents visit private areas for recreation.

fitness, enhancing a sense of place, and increasing property values. Most (56.3%) respondents believe that local, state and federal open space and recreation agencies are underfunded. The top two priorities for providers in the state are the operation and maintenance of existing park facilities and long-term planning and management. The most important items in terms of park and open space development are recreational facility variety, followed closely by camping, trails, fishing, and boating facilities. Regional and community trails are also important to approximately 80% of respondents.

Outdoor Recreation Priorities

Priorities identified by the IDNR are listed in the 2015-2019 State of Illinois SCORP as: • Healthy people and communities • Access to outdoor recreation • Natural resource stewardship • Conservation education • Cooperative partnerships

Attitudes about Outdoor Recreation

Based on the 2015 Illinois Community Recreation Facilities and Park Lands Inventory, there are approximately 347.08 acres and 17.9 park sites on average per community throughout the state. Typically, park districts provide more acreage and park sites than city/village recreation agencies.

Respondents were asked to rate the various factors they considered to be important when making decisions about engaging in outdoor recreation opportunities. Top contributing factors to respondent’s decisions to participate in outdoor recreation activities include exercise/health, experience nature, have fun, and spend time with family and friends.

Top trends across the state are pickleball, disc golf, and splash pads. The increasing popularity of pickleball is in response to aging populations found in all communities across the state, while the popularity of splash pads is in response to the financial constraints of outdoor swimming

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Sports and Leisure Market Potential

Local Trends

Trend information was derived from the Environment Science Research Institute (ESRI) Sports and Leisure Market Potential Report. This data is based on national inclination to use various products and services, that has been applied to the local demographic composition of the Elk Grove Park District area. Usage data was collected by Growth for Knowledge Mediamark Research and Intelligence, LLC. (GfK MRI) in a national survey that was representative of U.S. households. Market Potential Index (MPI) measures the relative likelihood of the adults in specific areas to exhibit certain consumer behaviors or purchasing patterns compared to the U.S. population as a whole. An MPI of 100 represents the U.S. average while numbers under 100 indicate a lower than average representation and numbers above 100 represent a higher than average representation

The number of MPIs over 100 for Elk Grove Park District is consistent with what the planning team typically finds in the Chicagoland region. Having 22 activities that score over 100 speaks to an active community which bodes well for future program expansion. With activities split between indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, there are several areas in which the District can grow its parks and facilities.

Based on projected population, the top ten recreational activities Elk Grove Park District residents will participate in are: • Walking for exercise (7,937) • Swimming (4,925) • Hiking (3,807) • Bicycling (road) (3,149) • Jogging/running (3,704) • Yoga (2,827) • Golf (2,518) • Bowling (2,491 • Fishing (fresh water) (2,485) 100

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Product/Consumer Behavior

Expected # of Adults/HHs

Percent

MPI

Participated in yoga

2,827

10.7%

132

Participated in skiing (downhill)

937

3.5%

128

Participated in weight lifting

3,401

12.8%

124

Participated in walking for exercise

7,937

29.9%

122

Participated in bicycling (road)

3,149

11.9%

122

Participated in bicycling (mountain)

1,326

5.0%

119

Participated in Pilates

781

2.9%

119

Attend sports events

5,107

19.2%

116

Participated in hiking

3,807

14.3%

116

Participated in ice skating

873

3.3%

115

Participated in swimming

4,925

18.6%

114

Participated in golf

2,518

9.5%

114

Participated in aerobics

2,284

8.6%

113

Participated in ping pong

1,173

4.4%

113

Participated in jogging/running

3,704

14.0%

109

Participated in canoeing/kayaking

1,964

7.4%

109

Participated in bowling

2,491

9.4%

106

Participated in boating (power)

1,329

5.0%

106

Participated in baseball

1,113

4.2%

105

Participated in Frisbee

1,108

4.2%

105

Participated in backpacking

946

3.6%

104

Participated in soccer

1,076

4.1%

101

Participated in tennis

917

3.5%

100

Participated in Zumba

869

3.3%

100

Participated in archery

728

2.7%

100

Participated in target shooting

1,136

4.3%

Participated in basketball

2,053

7.7%

Participated in softball

706

2.7%

Participated in volleyball

776

2.9%

Participated in football

1,019

3.8%

Participated in fishing (fresh water)

2,485

9.4%

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1. Are you a resident of Elk Grove Park District? Skipped: 0

Online Engagement

97.4%

Over 300 Elk Grove Park District residents and non-residents shared their ideas for the Park District for the next five years via an online survey over a four week time period. The online engagement platform consisted of a webpage and survey. Both were available 24/7 to provide information on the planning process and allow participants the opportunity to give input on programs, parks, and facilities at their leisure. The survey consisted of 15 multiple choice questions with opportunities for residents to add comments after several of the questions. The survey also included a final comment box for any additional feedback.

2.7%

0.0%

I don't Know

Yes

2. About how many times have you and/or members of your household visited an Elk Grove Park District park or facility within the past 12 months? (Pick one) Skipped: 0

Format

The survey questions were divided into three overarching question groups: District Assets, Future Initiatives, and Demographics. The survey was open for the full four-week period. All questions were optional and provided participants the opportunity to skip the question. The following results do not reflect the views of all respondents but are a summary of the multiple-choice and ranking questions and the most prevalent comments.

41.4%

27.2%

15.6%

13.9%

Participation and Traffic

2.0%

Launched on October 7, 2019, the online survey engaged Park District users about parks, programs, and facilities. Over the four-week period 302 people completed all or part of the survey. In addition to links on the project website, the survey was shared on the Park District’s website and social media accounts.

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3 or more times per week

1-2 times per week

1-2 times per A few times a year month

Never

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3. What is your favorite Elk Grove Park District park? (Select one): Skipped: 88 Fountain Square Park Hattendorf Park Audubon Park Community Athletic Fields (CAF) Roosevelt Park (at Byrd School) Fairchild Park Johnson Park Udall Park Lindbergh Park (at Adolph Link School) Jaycee Park Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Appleseed park Salt Creek Park (at Salt Creek School) Windemere Park Rainbow Falls Park (inline rink) Lions Park Clark Park Shenandoah Park Ridge park (at Ridge Family Center) Osborn Park Morton Park Mead Park (at Margaret Mead School) Mather Park (at Stevenson School) Jensen South Park Clearmont Park (at Clearmont School Andrews Park (at Rupley School) Jensen Park J.M. Heffern Park Huntington Chase Park Carson Park Powell Park Olmsted Park Newberry Park Muir Park Hampshire Park Debra Park Cooney Meadows Park Burbank Park (south end of Morton) 104

12.6% 9.8% 7.9% 6.5% 5.6% 5.6% 3.7% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 2.8% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.4% 1.4%

*The following parks not shown in the graph were not selected by any participants: Sanders Park, Potomac Park, McGee Park, Marshall Park, Marsh Park, Hanson Park, and Colony Park. Comments: The most common reason stated for a park being a favorite was proximity to the participant’s home (58) followed by variety of amenities offered (25). Other participants cited the type of amenities as reason for a park being a favorite. These amenities included: splash pad (4), pavilion (4), skate park (4) tennis (5), baseball (4), Football (3), water access (3), winding pathways (2), clean/new bathrooms (2), concessions (2) roller hockey (1), pool (1), zip line (1), soccer (1), basketball (1), sledding hill (1), and tire swing (1). Other topics that commenters mentioned as reasons they enjoyed parks were: dog access, inclusivity, young kid amenities, programming, and shade. 4. How satisfied were you with the Elk Grove Park District parks that you and/or your members of your household visited in the last 12 months? (Only answer for those that you visited): Skipped: 45 (Responses on next page) Unsatisfied (updates needed) Satisfied (no changes needed)

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Hattendorf Park Clearmont Park (at Clearmont… Fairchild Park Lindbergh Park (at Adolph… Fountain Square Park Andrews Park (at Rupley School) Audubon Park Jaycee Park Salt Creek Park (at Salt Creek… Mead Park (at Margaret Mead… Hampshire Park Appleseed park Potomac Park Osborn Park Carson Park Marsh Park Sanders Park Johnson Park Rainbow Falls Park (inline rink) Powell Park Newberry Park J.M. Heffern Park Mather Park (at Stevenson… Hanson Park Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Windemere Detention Muir Park Community Athletic Fields (CAF) Ridge park (at Ridge Family… Burbank Park (south end of… Shenandoah Park McGee Park Marshall Park Clark Park Morton Park Huntington Chase Park Colony Park Debra Park Cooney Meadows Park Roosevelt Park (at Byrd School) Udall Park Olmsted Park Lions Park Jensen Park Windemere Park Jensen South Park

5.1% 94.9% 7.3% 92.8% 8.0% 92.0% 9.1% 90.9% 9.8% 90.2% 13.0% 87.0% 15.3% 84.7% 16.3% 83.7% 17.3% 82.7% 17.7% 82.4% 19.1% 81.0% 19.1% 80.9% 20.0% 80.0% 20.0% 80.0% 20.6% 79.4% 20.8% 79.2% 22.2% 77.8% 22.2% 77.8% 22.5% 77.5% 22.7% 77.3% 22.7% 77.3% 23.3% 76.7% 25.0% 75.0% 25.0% 75.0% 25.8% 74.2% 26.1% 73.9% 26.1% 73.9% 26.3% 73.8% 26.3% 73.7% 26.7% 73.3% 27.3% 72.7% 27.3% 72.7% 27.3% 72.7% 27.5% 72.6% 27.6% 72.4% 28.0% 72.0% 28.0% 72.0% 28.2% 71.8% 28.6% 71.4% 29.2% 70.8% 30.6% 69.4% 33.3% 66.7% 35.0% 65.0% 38.2% 61.8% 38.7% 61.3% 45.7% 54.3%

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5. If you selected “Unsatisfied” for any of the parks you’ve visited, what do you feel needs improvement? (Select all that apply.) Skipped: 36 I am satisfied with all the parks I have visited

24.1%

Insufficient playground equipment

30.8%

Lack of restrooms

26.3%

Lack of activities

26.3%

Outdated / poorly configured athletic fields

17.3%

Trail / walking path conditions or availability

16.5%

Parking conditions or availability

15.0%

Lack of benches / bike racks / trash receptacles

13.5%

Lighting

12.0%

Lack of landscaping / trees / flowers

12.0%

Lack of winter activities (e.g. sleeding, cross country, skiing, etc.)

12.0%

Lack of / poorly configured courts

2.3%

Comments: Most dissatisfaction stemmed from needed improvements (12), proximity to specific amenities (3), maintenance (5), dissatisfaction with recent updates (2), safety concerns (3), and the lack of a dog park (6). Many people wanted amenities added close to their home or the existing amenities near their home updated. Many commenters had issue with park maintenance, mostly stating landscape maintenance and trash removal as issues. A few commenters felt recent park updates either did not make enough improvement or actually made the park worse. Participants also mentioned safety concerns with lack of lighting and off leash dogs while others showed interest in a dog park.

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improvements

Too busy

0.0%

Desired amenities aren’t offered

0.0%

Most Important

7. Please tell us how important the following potential improvements to Park improvements would be to you and/or members of your household: Skipped: 119 Benches / trash receptacles / bike racks / tables

157.3

Connectivity and accessibility to the neighborhood

157

Playground updates

149

Restrooms

147.3

Multi-use walking and biking trails

145

Natural areas / pollinator habitats

133.7

Dog park

130.7

Drinking fountains

130

Outdoor fitness Least Important

122

Outdoor game space (bocce, baggo, etc.)

120.7

Adding new amenities to the community…

121.3

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116.7

6.5%

Jack A. Claes Pavilion

62.4%

Rainbow Falls Waterpark

60.2%

Pavilion Aquatics Center

9. Please tell us how important the following potential improvements to indoor facilities would be to you and/or members of your household. Skipped: 116 Most Important

8. Which Elk Grove Park District facilities have you and/or members of your household visited in the last 12 months? (Select all that apply): Skipped: 116. I have not visited any of these facilities

Comments: Only one comment was received in which the participant was concerned with cost of senior rates and signup fees for programs.

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Comments: Respondents mainly commented on other park improvements they would like to see including: a small boat launch at Salt Creek (2), soccer (1), bike amenities (2), lighting (2), a small camping area (1), adding dog waste bags to trash receptacles (2), and improving cross walk safety (1). Others showed concern for costs, the presence of coyotes, and the use of pesticides. Many participants used the comments box to reiterate their interest in the improvement they voted for.

Updated restrooms

142

Additional space for after school youth programs (elementary - middle school) Indoor field house / turf fields (soccer, lacrosse, multi-purpose, etc.)

131.3

118.7

Additional gymnasium space (courts, badminton, etc.)

114

Indoor ice skating

110.7

Updated audio-visual equipment

109.7

51.1%

Pavilion Fitness

Comments: Many participants showed concern that programming currently offered is mainly for younger children. Some also mentioned that senior programming is all early in the day and that they would like some programs for seniors later in the afternoon or at night. Additional comments mentioned adding “maker space” (i.e. craft space), an indoor playground, gymnastics, and a yoga studio. Another suggested additional family restrooms to make it easier for families with special needs to use EGPD facilities.

40.3%

Pirates Cove Theme Park

37.6%

Jumps n' Jiggles / Carousel

35.0%

Early Childhood Learning Center at the Al Hattendorf Center Sheila Ray Adult Center at the Al Hattendorf Center

33.3% 26.3%

Fox Run Golf Course

10. Are there indoor recreation opportunities not currently provided by the Elk Grove Park District that you would like to see added? Yes or No? Skipped: 120

25.8%

Elk Grove Historical Museum and grounds

23.1%

64 survey participants offered indoor facility suggestions for the Elk Grove Park District. The majority of these suggestions pertained to the addition of indoor sports practice and game space, particularly during the winter. Six comments specifically mentioned a multi-sport fieldhouse while others requested indoor space for specific sports including baseball/softball training (9), soccer (5) including non-travel leagues (1), in-line/roller skating (2), hockey (1), tennis (1), football (1), cheerleading (1) and archery (1). 11 participants suggested adding an indoor ice rink.

124

Add a preforming arts center Least Important

6. If you don’t visit any of the Park District’s parks, why not? (Pick all that apply) Skipped: 297 *Participants who responded 40.0% Inconvenient location “3 or more times per week”, “ 1-2 times per week”, “1-2 Use other agencies’ parks or 0.0% facilities times per month”, or “A few times a year” in question 2 Not interested 0.0% automatically skipped this Parks need maintenance or question. 0.0%

Other new indoor space requests included adding music rehearsal space (1) and providing a performing arts center (5). Participants also requested more flexible gym space with open use hours for sports other than basketball and gym space as an alternative to outdoor options during inclement weather. Two comments requested additional indoor play and one asked that Jumps and Jiggles be opened to the public more regularly in the winter. Five participants suggested adding indoor play opportunities for older children and three requested adding a climbing wall. One participant commented on the popularity of gaga ball pits. Three participants also requested a dog park, with two of them specifying an indoor park. Some participants also commented on the District’s existing facilities. There was interest in resurfacing the indoor track and providing free use to residents, offering earlier lap swim times in the morning, and opening the indoor skate park in the summer. One participant commented that the Park District’s pricing is not competitive with private indoor recreation providers. In addition to indoor needs, survey participants also suggested program additions including fitness and exercise, art, meditation, aquatic, and educational classes.

64.3%

Garden Terrace Banquets at the Pavilion

18.3%

Fox Run Driving Range

17.7%

Community Center at Rainbow Falls

14.5%

Audubon Park Indoor Skate Park

14.0%

Fox Run Clubhouse only

34.6%

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Comments: 71 participants provided suggestions or programs and/or events that they would like the Elk Grove Park District to offer. A large number of comments suggested new fitness program offerings with several ideas being mentioned by multiple participants including: lacrosse (5), yoga (3), kickboxing (2), archery (2), different adult exercise classes (2), and martial arts (2). Single comments also suggested bang, barre classes, tai-chi, meditation, dodgeball, trapeze, flag football volleyball, and a running club. Other comments suggested classes and education programs with topics including: trades/crafts (3), nature and science (2), cooking (2), bike safety (1), health (1), finance (1), communications (1), and genealogy (1). Finally, participants suggested programs specifically for indoor sports including: soccer (2), ice skating/hockey (2), hockey (1), and sports leagues that do not travel (1). There was also one suggestion for winter sports camps and one for allages bingo. For special events, participants suggested volunteer clean-up events, special park visits and activities, more holiday events, charity races, theater and preforming arts shows, and food truck fairs.

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13. What natural resource management priority do you see as most important? Skipped: 122

Several participants also provided suggestions for additional amenities they would like added to the District. Ice skating and ice hockey facilities and programs were mentioned in seven comments and nine participants requested a dog park with one also suggested offering dog training classes. Survey participants also asked for a ninja course (2) and bike path improvements (1).

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Comments: Six participants responded “Other” with comments suggesting: cleaning the Colony Park Creek between Newberry Park and Fox Run Golf Course, maintaining green space, eliminating pesticide and herbicide use, and keeping parks environmentally friendly. Other comments called for improving The Pavilion but did not specify any natural resource management strategies.

Several participants left comments regarding scheduling, with requests for late-starts and evening hours for working adults, providing weekend times for children, and scheduling adult and child classes at the same times. Other participants requested programs for specific user groups including: requests for activities for babies and toddlers, more options for families, more options for special needs individuals, and additional teen activities such as a teen center. Other comments ranged from praise for the Park District to suggestions for improving in-house sports leagues. Two comments requested lower rates for adult exercise or a pay/class system. One comment requested equal programming opportunities for east and west side residents and two participants asked that the District stop cancelling programs. 108

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The map on the following pages shows the approximate distribution of survey participants. 16. Thank you for your participation. Please provide any additional comments here: Skipped: 246 Comments: 56 survey participants provided additional comments at the end of the survey. The topic of these comments varied greatly with very few having more than one or two comments relating to a common theme. Many comments related to the outdoor park amenities with the greatest number asking to add a dog park (19), as opposed to one participant who did not want a dog park. Jensen Park and Udall Park were suggested as potential locations and one comment requested pet-friendly amenities throughout the entire District. Other comments relating to park amenities requested adding shade and replacing downed trees, adding and improving the walking and bike path system, and adding restrooms. Survey participants also suggested replacing old, boring equipment with modern options such as a ninja course although there were two comments expressing concerns about the safety and appropriateness of modern equipment. Jensen Park and Link Park were specifically mentioned as needing updates. Parking concerns were mentioned in several comments with two participants requesting more parking at Rainbow Falls Waterpark and one asking for parking lots at neighborhood parks. There was also one comment supporting the Rainbow Falls Waterpark shuttle that requested this shuttle/busing system be expanded to serve more locations. There were also a number of comments relating to indoor facility needs. Two comments requested indoor baseball/softball training facilities and one each that requested an indoor fieldhouse and ice rink. For improvements to existing facilities, survey participants requested updating the second floor of the Pavilion and warmer water at the indoor pool.

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In addition to these items, nine comments also praised the Elk Grove Park District.

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Regarding maintenance, participants commented that several parks need upkeep including: Heffern Park, Powell Park, Lions Park, Clearmont Park, and Jensen Park. One also suggested prioritizing the school parks, as these serve the most people. An additional comment expressed support of maintaining and improving the existing properties and amenities before adding anything new. Stormwater management was also mentioned with several comments requesting flooding mitigation at Community Athletic Fields (CAF) and Powell Park and one comment which did not support the implementation of detention/retention areas.

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Several comments discussed Park District policy and operations. Participants expressed a need for better communication between the Park District and its partners, including the athletic teams, and between individual Staff and Park District users. One comment also expressed concerns that the Park Board is out of touch and could do a better job meeting resident needs. Two other participants suggested that more community outreach is needed on a regular basis. Other comments requested: additional coyote control, the need for equal attention between the east and west halves of the community, and a request for park space in the business park. One participant stated that the Elk Grove Park District is not to the same standard as other local agencies, citing Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates as examples.

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Regarding programs, two comments expressed concerns that the Park District is losing participants to other agencies and needs to do more to maintain and grow programs. Other comments requested specific program additions such as: offering gymnastics in-house, flag football for older children, and expanding after-work offerings. One comment expressed the need for more teen and pre-teen options (programs and physical spaces). Two participants expressed dissatisfaction with membership and participation costs.

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Workshop Results

The following summary is an overview of input received from the workshop completed by Elk Grove Park District Staff members. Eleven Staff members from the Parks and Planning, Leisure Services, Business Services, Human Resources, and Fox Run Golf Course participated in the workshop held on August 7, 2019. Participants were asked for suggestions for the Park District’s direction over the next five years considering their professional roles in the District, as well as personal use of the Park District. The following focus questions were asked: • What is your history in the community and position/role with the Park District? • What should the vision for the Park District be in the next 5 years? Next 20 years? • What will be different from today and what does/will the community need? • What will the community need to remain relevant to its current residents and attractive to newcomers looking to make Elk Grove Village their home? • As a representative of the Park District and based on your day-to-day experience, what do you believe the Park District’s focus should be for the next 5 years to achieve that vision? • Where are opportunities or needs for improvements with existing, parks and open space, facilities, and programs? • What would you change? • What is working that should remain? 114

• Are any new parks, amenities, facilities, programs needed? • What might be needed to support those? • What newer trends do you envision fitting well in Elk Grove? Which might not? • What park and/or facility improvements are needed to improve and/or expand programs and recreational offerings? Each person contributed their top three ideas which were organized into broad categories. Participants then voted on the ideas they found most important to determine which had the most support. The following is a brief description of the ideas and prioritization for each category. The full workshop summary can be found in the Appendix.

Technology

Technology was one of two categories to tie for the largest number of votes (6). Ideas relating to the category included: adding E-sports, STEAM programs, and improving the existing Wi-Fi, software, and meeting tables. Within this category, Wi-Fi/Power/Meeting Tables and STEAM Program each received an additional vote as independent ideas.

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This category included ideas for Integrated Bike Paths and adding a Walking Corridor from Amita to Arlington Heights (through partnerships). Community Trail/Connectivity was the other category to receive the highest number of votes (6).

Program Additions

This category included: adding Young Adult Trips, Active Adult Programming, Lacrosse Programing, Weekend Night Events at Fox Run, and Getting Camps into the Parks.

Sustainable Practices

Dog Park

Sustainable Practices included: Less Outdoor Court Space, Fiscal and Environmental Sustainability, and Multi-use Open Space, which had several subitems including Trends Change, Pickleball, Tennis, and Table Tennis. This category, Fiscal, and the Environmental Sustainability item each received one vote.

The Dog Park category consisted of three different suggestions to build a dog park. This category received two votes.

Expand Pirates Cove

Expand Pirates Cove was suggested by two participants with one including a suggestion to expand to older and younger age ranges. This category received four votes.

Other Comments

New Facilities

The new facilities category refers to indoor space with Staff suggestions for a Learning Center/ Driving Range, an Indoor Athletic/Sports Facility/ Fieldhouse, and a Preforming Arts Center. New Facilities as a category received five votes while the idea of a Preforming Arts Center received one additional vote.

Park Improvements

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Staff who were unable to attend the workshop were given the opportunity to provide written responses to the same focus questions. One additional Staff member participated in this way. These additional comments included several notes about technology including keeping up with changes, using it to expand user groups (virtual participation), and integrating new technology into Park District activities, such as E-sports. They also suggested adding convertible space to serve preforming arts programming and a possible need for more land to accommodate more outdoor/open play space and a greater variety of activities in parks and to build a new early childhood care center. Other comments included the need to anticipate changing community interests, improving the Rainbow Falls Water Park admissions, and the facility and grounds maintenance functions well. ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN

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The following summary is an overview of input received from the workshop completed by the Elk Grove Park District Board Four of the five-member Park District Board members met on November 14th, 2019 to provide suggestions for the Park District’s direction over the next five years. Participants were asked to approach the question from their perspectives as residents, users of the parks and recreation amenities, and as elected officials or volunteers. • What is your history in the community and position/role with the Park District? • What should the vision for the Park District be in the next 5 years? Next 20 years? • What will be different from today and what does/will the community need? • What will the community need to remain relevant to its current residents and attractive to newcomers looking to make Elk Grove their home? • As a representative of the Park District and based on your day-to-day experience, what do you believe the Park District’s focus should be for the next 5 years to achieve that vision? • Where are opportunities or needs for improvements with existing, parks and open space, facilities, and programs? • What would you change? • What is working that should remain? • Are any new parks, amenities, facilities, programs needed? 116

• What might be needed to support those? • What newer trends do you envision fitting well in Elk Grove? Which might not? • What park and/or facility improvements are needed to improve and/or expand programs and recreational offerings? Each person contributed the three ideas most important to them. After the ideas were organized into categories, each participant voted on the ideas to determine which had the most support. The full workshop summary can be found in the Appendix.

Dog Park

The Dog Park category consisted of two different suggestions to build a dog park with one recommending Woodland Meadows as a location. The Woodland Meadows item received one vote.

Financial Strength

Stay Financially Strong and Flexible - Save Money and Future Land Purchase were categorized as Financial Strength needs. This category was the voted as the highest priority with three votes and the Stay Financially Strong and Flexible - Save Money item also received one vote.

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Board members suggested: developing the Chelmsford Property, adding an Adult Center to Marshall Park, building a Multi-use Athletic Facility, and to Not Build a Preforming Arts or Sports Complex Facility. As a category, New Indoor Space received two votes. The Chelmsford Property, the Adult Center at Marshall Park, and the Indoor Athletic Facility items each received one vote.

Workshop Results

Expand Recreation Opportunities

Board members suggested: E-sports, Platform Tennis, Building Bigger, Better Playgrounds, Offer Lacrosse, and Fitness Trails in Parks as ways to expand recreation opportunities. This category received one vote and the item Offer Lacrosse also received one vote.

Other Comments

One Board member who was unable to attend the workshop was given the opportunity to provide written responses to the same focus questions. This member did not provide a response.

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Technology a. VR / E-Sports b. Wi-Fi / Power / Meeting Tables c. STEAM Programming d. Virtual Sports e. Video Gaming Tournament f. Tech i. Wi-Fi Expansion ii. Software Dog Park a. Dog Park b. Dog Park c. Dog Park Expand Pirates Cove a. Expand Pirates Cove b. Expand Pirates Cove i. Extend interest to older & younger New Facilities a. Learning Center / Driving Range i. More interactive, food & beverage b. Athletic Facility c. Indoor Athletic Fieldhouse d. Indoor Sports Facility e. Small Performing Arts Center Extreme Sports / Multi-Generational a. Outdoor X-Sports b. Pirates Cove / Pavilion Rope Course Park Improvements a. More Restrooms in Parks b. Signature Park for Active Adults c. All Facilities Need More Storage Space d. More Off-Street Parking at Parks CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX

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e. Walking Path Loops in Parks f. Tree Canopy Increase Community Trail / Connectivity a. Integrated Bicycle Paths b. Walking Corridor from Amita to Arlington Heights i. Partnering with Village, Churches, & Businesses Program Additions a. Get Camps out in the Parks b. Add Lacrosse Program c. Grilling & Chilling on Weekend Night at Fox Run? d. Young Adult Trips e. Active Adult Programming Sustainable Practices a. Less Tennis Courts & Pickleball Courts Outdoors b. Sustainability – Fiscally and Environmentally c. Multi-use Open Space i. As Trends Change ii. Pickleball iii. Tennis iv. Table Tennis v. Etc.

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Items Discussed: Eleven Elk Grove Park District staff members from Parks & Planning, Leisure Services, Business Services, Human Resources, and Fox Run Golf Course participated in the staff workshop. Participants were given note cards and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for the Comprehensive Master Plan and outlook for the Elk Grove Park District relating to parks, facilities, programs, and services. They then selected three items from their lists that were most important to them and organized the prioritized responses. The following list is a record of their responses:

Staff Workshop

Comprehensive Master Plan

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August 7, 2019 9:00 AM Elk Grove Park District See sign-in sheet

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Meeting Summary

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STEAM Programming

Small Performing Arts Center

Sustainability - Fiscally & Environmentally

Park Improvements

Sustainable Practices

Dog Park

Expand Pirates Cove

Community Trail / Connectivity

New Facilities

Technology

Staff Workshop Priority Breakdown

After the ideas were generated and categorized, staff members were given three stickers to vote on the items most important to them. They could vote for a category (green) or an item (blue) and could vote for the same item multiple times.

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Indoor Multi-Use Athletic Facility

Stay Financially Strong & Flexibile - Save Money

Offer Lacrosse

Develop Chelmsford Property

Dog Park at Woodland Meadows with Cook County

Marshall Park Adult Center

Expand Recreation Opportunities

New Indoor Space

Financial Strength

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After the ideas were generated and categorized, board members were given two stickers to vote on the items most important to them. They could vote for a category (green) or an item (blue) and could not vote for the same item twice. Following the initial voting and to gain additional insight, board members were then given one more sticker and were not allowed to use their stickers toward items they had previously voted.

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1. Dog Park a. Dog Park Add b. Dog Park at Woodland Meadows with Cook County 2. New Indoor Space a. Develop Chelmsford Property b. Marshall Park Adult Center c. Indoor Multi-Use Athletic Facility d. Do Not Build Performing Arts Building or Sports Complex 3. Financial Strength a. Stay Financially Strong and Flexible – Save Money b. Future Land Purchase 4. Expand Recreation Opportunities a. E-sports b. Platform Tennis c. Build Bigger, Better Playgrounds d. Offer Lacrosse e. Fitness Trails in Parks

Items Discussed: Four Elk Grove Park District Board members participated in the workshop. Participants were given note cards and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for the Comprehensive Master Plan and outlook for the Elk Grove Park District relating to parks, facilities, programs, and services. They then selected three items from their lists that were most important to them and organized the prioritized responses. The following list is a record of their responses:

Board Workshop

Comprehensive Master Plan

RE: Purpose of Meeting:

November 14, 2019 6:00 PM Elk Grove Park District See sign-in sheet

Date: Time: Location: Attendees:

Meeting Summary

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2016 Resident Survey Executive Summary                                                                                              

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                     

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     

                                                                                          

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A few times a year

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3 or more times per week

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1-2 times per week

3 or more times per week

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Q2 About how many times have you and/or members of your household visited an Elk Grove Park District park or facility within the past 12 months? (Pick one)

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80%

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I don't Know

Yes

ANSWER CHOICES

I don't Know

Yes

Answered: 302

Q1 Are you a resident of Elk Grove Park District?

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Roosevelt Park

Ridge park (at Ridge Family...

Rainbow Falls Park (inline...

Powell Park

Potomac Park

Osborn Park

Olmsted Park

Newberry Park

Muir Park

Morton Park

Mead Park (at Margaret Mea...

McGee Park

Mather Park (at Stevenso...

Marshall Park

Marsh Park

Lions Park

Lindbergh Park (at Adolph L...

Johnson Park

Jensen South Park

Jensen Park

Jaycee Park

Pavilion Park

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Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park

J.M. Heffern Park

Hattendorf Park

Huntington Chase Park

Hanson Park

Hampshire Park

Fountain Square Park

Fairchild Park

Debra Park

Cooney Meadows Park

Community Athletic Fie...

Colony Park

Clearmont Park (at Clearmon...

Clark Park

Carson Park

Burbank Park (south end o...

Audubon Park

Andrews Park (at Rupley...

Appleseed park

Answered: 214

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Q3 What is your favorite Elk Grove Park District park? (select one):

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7.94% 0.47% 0.93% 1.87% 1.40% 0.00% 6.54% 0.47% 0.47% 5.61% 12.62% 0.47% 0.00% 0.93% 9.81% 0.93% 3.27% 3.27% 0.93%

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Closest to home, however the park district has field to trim the bushes on the north side of the park. Shaded, scenic, and close to home The Pavilion Closest suitable for my children. 2 and 5 year olds.

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Because it is enclosed for toddler safety and equipment is fairly new

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I live near it.

play equipment variety

70%

It has a nice pond.

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WHY IS THIS PARK YOUR FAVORITE?

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Windemere Park

Windemere Detention

Udall Park

Shenandoah Park

Sanders Park

Salt Creek Park (at Salt Creek School)

Roosevelt Park (at Byrd School)

Ridge park (at Ridge Family Center)

Rainbow Falls Park (inline rink)

Powell Park

Potomac Park

Osborn Park

Olmsted Park

Newberry Park

Muir Park

Morton Park

Mead Park (at Margaret Mead School)

McGee Park

Mather Park (at Stevenson School)

Marshall Park

Marsh Park

Lions Park

Lindbergh Park (at Adolph Link School)

Johnson Park

Jensen South Park

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Jensen Park

Jaycee Park

Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park

J.M. Heffern Park

Hattendorf Park

Huntington Chase Park

Hanson Park

Hampshire Park

Fountain Square Park

Fairchild Park

Debra Park

Cooney Meadows Park

Community Athletic Fields (CAF)

Colony Park

Clearmont Park (at Clearmont School

Clark Park

Carson Park

Burbank Park (south end of Morton)

Audubon Park

Andrews Park (at Rupley School)

Appleseed park

ANSWER CHOICES

Windemere Park

Windemere Detention

Udall Park

Shenandoah Park

Sanders Park

Salt Creek Park (at Sal...

Roosevelt Park (at Byrd...

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Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park

J.M. Heffern Park

Hattendorf Park

Huntington Chase Park

Hanson Park

Hampshire Park

Fountain Square Park

Fairchild Park

Debra Park

Cooney Meadows Park

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Colony Park

Clearmont Park (at Clearmon...

Clark Park

Carson Park

Burbank Park (south end o...

Audubon Park

Andrews Park (at Rupley...

Appleseed park

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Q4 How satisfied were you with the Elk Grove Park District parks that you and/or your members of your household visited in the last 12 months? (only answer for those that you visited):

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Roosevelt Park (at Byrd...

Ridge park (at Ridge Family...

Rainbow Falls Park (inline...

Powell Park

Potomac Park

Osborn Park

Olmsted Park

Newberry Park

Muir Park

Morton Park

Margaret Mea...

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Mead Park (at Margaret Mea...

McGee Park

Mather Park (at Stevenso...

Marshall Park

Marsh Park

Lions Park

Lindbergh Park (at Adolph L...

Johnson Park

Jensen South Park

Jensen Park

Jaycee Park

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84.71% 72 73.33% 22 79.41% 27 72.55% 37 92.75% 64

Audubon Park Burbank Park (south end of Morton) Carson Park Clark Park Clearmont Park (at Clearmont School

26.25% 21 28.57% 6 28.21% 11 8.00% 4 9.76% 8 19.05% 4 25.00% 6 28.00% 7 5.13% 4 23.33% 7 25.81% 16 16.28% 7 38.24% 13 45.71% 16 22.22% 8 9.09% 4 35.00% 21 20.83% 5 27.27% 6 25.00% 9 27.27% 6 17.65% 6

73.75% 59 71.43% 15 71.79% 28 92.00% 46 90.24% 74 80.95% 17 75.00% 18 72.00% 18 94.87% 74 76.67% 23 74.19% 46 83.72% 36 61.76% 21 54.29% 19 77.78% 28 90.91% 40 65.00% 39 79.17% 19 72.73% 16 75.00% 27 72.73% 16 82.35% 28 72.41% 21 73.91% 17

Community Athletic Fields (CAF) Cooney Meadows Park Debra Park Fairchild Park Fountain Square Park Hampshire Park Hanson Park Huntington Chase Park Hattendorf Park J.M. Heffern Park Jack A. Claes Pavilion Park Jaycee Park Jensen Park Jensen South Park Johnson Park

Lindbergh Park (at Adolph Link School) Lions Park Marsh Park Marshall Park Mather Park (at Stevenson School) McGee Park Mead Park (at Margaret Mead School) Morton Park Muir Park

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27.59% 8

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27.45% 14

20.59% 7

26.67% 8

15.29% 13

13.04% 6

19.12% 13

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SATISFIED (NO CHANGES NEEDED)

Satisfied (no changes needed)

Appleseed park

Windemere Park

Windemere Detention

Udall Park

Shenandoah Park

Sanders Park

Salt Creek Park (at Sal...

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22.22% 4 27.27% 9 30.56% 11 26.09% 6 38.71% 12

77.27% 17 77.50% 31 73.68% 28 70.83% 34 82.69% 43 77.78% 14 72.73% 24 69.44% 25 73.91% 17 61.29% 19

Powell Park Rainbow Falls Park (inline rink) Ridge park (at Ridge Family Center) Roosevelt Park (at Byrd School) Salt Creek Park (at Salt Creek School) Sanders Park Shenandoah Park Udall Park Windemere Detention Windemere Park

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22.50% 9

22.73% 5

20.00% 4

20.00% 6

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20%

30%

Lack of restrooms

Lack of winter activities (e.g. sleeding, cross country skiing, etc.)

Lack of / poorly configured courts

Outdated / poorly configured athletic fields

Lack of activities

Parking conditions or availability

Trail / walking path conditions or availability

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I am satisfied with all the...

Lack of benches / bi...

Insufficient playground...

Lighting

Lack of landscaping ...

Lack of restrooms

Lack of winter activities...

Lack of / poorly...

Outdated / poorly...

Lack of activities

Parking conditions o...

Trail / walking path...

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70%

80%

22 20 35 23 3 16 35

16.54% 15.04% 26.32% 17.29% 2.26% 12.03% 26.32%

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Q5 If you selected “Unsatisfied" for any of the parks you’ve visited, what do you feel needs improvement? (Select all that apply.)

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80.00% 16

Potomac Park

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29.17% 14

80.00% 24

Osborn Park

33.33% 8

66.67% 16

Olmsted Park

22.73% 5

77.27% 17

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They should have a playground there It would be nice to have the ice skating rink by Mead school Trees need to be properly trimmed by knowledgeable professionals. Trees are in need of pruning by knowledgeable professionals. Play area is too close to driving, parking area. Need something stronger than the low concrete “stops” in each parking space to keep cars from driving into play area. would be nice to add two soccer fields to Morton park and improve the playground area. Byrd is especially outdated for the little kids (2-5). The playground can use new equipment, updates, repairs and landscaping. Jensen was “updated” a few years ago and I attended the meetings. The district did not listen to the needs of the residents. We back up to park and went daily, sometimes twice a day. Since it was “updated” we maybe go once every three weeks. We use other parks, neighbors play structures and are considering getting our own set. The kids are so bored and the equipment is not for older kids nor accessible for those with special needs. The path to the upper fields is treacherous. Constant flooding causing issues for not being able to play scheduled games Many parks are outdated or have inadequate equipment. You asked about detention and retention ponds as well as empty fields. Do you have intentions for making park structures in these places? The renovations to Burbank park a few years ago were awful - it looks like the park just got whatever equipment was left over from other parks. Compared to the equipment at Audubon or even Jaycee it’s just not up to par (which really stinks because there are a lot of kids in the neighborhood!). at the Audobon park, I have found a lot more trash, including condoms, which was gross. Jensen South does not have activities that are separate for younger and older kids. It is also not accessible for children with disabilities. The basketball courts are often filled with weeds I wish we could somehow eliminate people walking their dogs off-leash, especially next to the park. There are 3-4 dogs walked there, off leash on a daily basis... it’s one thing to let them run freely in the tennis court, but many people use the baseball field and the actual park for their dogs, off leash, and as a mother of small children who have been approached (the last time an unleashed dog came right up to my child and licked her in the face). The owner had no control of their animal and was too busy not paying attention to see her dog roaming the park. It actually has made us avoid going to the park (Fairchild) on several occasions. Could use some landscaping. Just a few trees in the field. Also, there are coyotes there and when you walk at night there is not sufficient lighting. Very dark. Needs lighting.

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15 16 17 18

16 41 18 32

12.03% 30.83% 13.53% 24.06%

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10/15/2019 9:38 AM

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10/15/2019 10:19 AM

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There is only one location with a building that I would use

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We just recently moved in but plan to take advantage of the good things the park district has to offer.

80%

70%

I live next to Busse Woods. We never have done much with the parks even when the kids were younger.

60%

50%

Would love to join, but membership is too expensive and I"m not going to pay an additional sign up fee. I've been in the Village 60 years and pay enough towards this facility thru taxes. lower your senior rates with NO sign up fee please.

40%

30%

OTHER:

20%

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Use other agencies’ parks or facilities

Not interested

Parks need maintenance or improvements

Too busy

Desired amenities aren’t offered

Inconvenient location

ANSWER CHOICES

Use other agencies’ pa...

Not interested

Parks need maintenance ...

Too busy

Desired amenities...

Inconvenient location

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Which is on the northside have never been trimmed this year. The Olmstead Nature Shack is a beautiful piece of land. Exceptional ice skating opportunities in winter, but parking is a huge safety concern. IT would be nice to see perpendicular parking spaces, along the park side. That would allow for traffic to flow along Cypress without skaters crossing the street. A warming hut would be a bonus!

1 2

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

Total Respondents: 133

I am satisfied with all the parks I have visited

Lack of benches / bike racks / trash receptacles

Insufficient playground equipment

Lighting

Lack of landscaping / trees / flowers

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Community gardening space

Benches / trash...

Outdoor fitness

Dog park

Adding new amenities to...

Playground updates

Natural areas / pollinator...

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Challenge / obstacle /...

Restrooms

Outdoor game space (bocce...

Multi-use walking and...

Connectivity and...

Drinking fountains

Answered: 183

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Q7 Please tell us how important the following potential improvements to Park improvements would be to you and/or members of your household:

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10%

20%

40%

50%

70%

52.81% 94 20.67% 37 52.81% 94 25.97% 47 43.50% 77

51.11% 92 26.55% 47 55.25% 100 28.25% 50 41.24% 73 60.34% 108 25.84% 46 49.16% 88 26.40% 47 67.40% 122 19.77% 35

Multi-use walking and biking trails Outdoor game space (bocce, baggo, etc.) Restrooms Challenge / obstacle / ninja course Natural areas / pollinator habitats Playground updates Adding new amenities to the community (lacrosse, futsal, pickleball, multi-use courts, etc.) Dog park Outdoor fitness Benches / trash receptacles / bike racks / tables Community gardening space

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181

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10/15/2019 10:24 AM

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2.17

1.39

1.94

1.81

1.96

1.50

1.73

2.02

1.56

1.95

1.58

1.41

1.85

ANSWER CHOICES

I have not visited any ...

Community Center at...

Rainbow Falls Waterpark

Pirates Cove Theme Park

Pavilion Fitness

Pavilion Aquatics Center

Jumps n' Jiggles /...

Garden Terrace Banquets at ...

Jack A. Claes Pavilion

Fox Run Driving Range

Fox Run Clubhouse only

Fox Run Golf Course

Elk Grove Historical...

Audubon Park Indoor Skate...

Sheila Ray Adult Center...

Early Childhood...

10%

20%

30%

50%

60%

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40%

Answered: 186

70%

80%

RESPONSES

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Q8 Which Elk Grove Park District facilities have you and/or members of your household visited in the last 12 months? (select all that apply):

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EGV needs a dog park. Itasca has a great one that is free. EGV should have something similar.

A kayak/canoe launch into Salt Creek (maybe at Morton Park?) would be fun. I understand the return to native plants along the creek but I do miss the days when we could actually get to the water.

I love the park district and would use MANY of the suggested updates

These are good ideas, but most importantly, think about where bike facilities make sense. Probably not in places near busse woods access. There is a large amount of space in Elk Grove, but it feels very concentrated in certain places. Even the updated parks are in visible areas, but other ones are ignored for years

Biking around is very hard with kids. The paths are unsafe and the transitions from the streets to the paths are awful. The kids have no path to safely bike on unless we go to the woods.

soccer field lets kids run around and having an outdoor fitness machines on a walking path surrounding a park/playground would be awesome for the community

Please do not use pesticides and herbicides at any of the parks. We need the weeds for all our insect friends!

OTHER:

36.72% 65

6.63% 12

20.79% 37

30.17% 54

21.35% 38

10.61% 19

14.69% 26

30.51% 54

11.05% 20

22.03% 39

9.44% 17

6.59% 12

24.31% 44

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

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DATE

90% 100%

NOT IMPORTANT

80%

29.05% 52

44.07% 78

41.24% 73

33.70% 61

51.41% 91

39.44% 71

28.02% 51

65.38% 119

Connectivity and accessibility to the neighborhood

35.91% 65

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

Not important

60%

39.78% 72

VERY IMPORTANT

Somewhat important

30%

Drinking fountains

Very important

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49 26 43 48 12 33 116 34 65 95 75 70 112 27 12

26.34% 13.98% 23.12% 25.81% 6.45% 17.74% 62.37% 18.28% 34.95% 51.08% 40.32% 37.63% 60.22% 14.52% 6.45%

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33.33%

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Updated audio-visual...

Additional space for af...

Additional gymnasium sp...

Indoor field house / turf...

Indoor ice skating

Updated restrooms

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Q9 Please tell use how important the following potential improvements to indoor facilities would be to you and/or members of your household.

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Total Respondents: 186

I have not visited any of these facilities

Community Center at Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls Waterpark

Pirates Cove Theme Park

Pavilion Fitness

Pavilion Aquatics Center

Jumps n' Jiggles / Carousel

Garden Terrace Banquets at the Pavilion

Jack A. Claes Pavilion

Fox Run Driving Range

Fox Run Clubhouse only

Fox Run Golf Course

Elk Grove Historical Museum and grounds

Audubon Park Indoor Skate Park

Sheila Ray Adult Center at the Al Hattendorf Center

Early Childhood Learning Center at the Al Hattendorf Center

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10%

20%

40%

44.20% 80 35.56% 64

34.81% 63 23.76% 43 39.67% 73 18.78% 34 31.11% 56

Indoor field house / turf fields (soccer, lacrosse, multipurpose, etc.) Additional gymnasium space (courts, badminton, etc.) Additional space for after school youth programs (elementary - middle school) Updated audio-visual equipment Add a preforming arts center

WOW indoor soccer field would be awesome and indoor ice skating would definitely put us right along side with Schaumburg/hoffman park districts Think about what we have a lot of: courts, gym, water. What do we not have that our programs have to drive to? Performing arts center is a good idea. Classes for 18+ months old and preschoolers during the week, ie, art classes, dance, music. Our park district offers very little during the week, especially for the very little kiddos.

5 6 7

Yes

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10%

70%

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Indoor soccer field Adult exercise classes. Indoor tennis Indoor ice rink would be great yes indoor soccer and indoor ice skating. also I visit during fall/winter The Zone in Mt Prospect river trails park district - they have an awesome indoor ninja obstacle course with indoor soccer field, my kids love it!!! they offer open play area as well as classes which are great for kids to stay active. An indoor play place geared towards kids too old for jumps and jiggles. Maybe a western side Fieldhouse

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Update the indoor track surface

While it no longer applies to my family, many outdoor activities are weather dependent (soccer, football, baseball/softball). An indoor option would help during those times when weather does not work in our favor. Maybe a multi-use gym that can rotate within the groups to provide indoor training during inclement weather.

ice rink!

Yoga, Kickboxing

Indoor soccer league. Better and more art class options at better times.

Archery

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10/29/2019 9:39 PM

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10/31/2019 9:17 AM

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182

117

64.29%

DATE

90% 100%

80%

34.62%

RESPONSES

60%

50%

More group fitness dance based classes. Bang. Kick boxing. Meditation.

40%

Indoor soccer for non travel teams.

30%

Skipped: 120

20%

Answered: 182

IF YES, WHAT ARE THEY?

Yes

TOTAL

2.02

2.18

1.86

2.11

1.94

2.16

1.67

10/29/2019 12:19 PM

10/30/2019 2:46 PM

10/30/2019 3:44 PM

10/30/2019 4:34 PM

DATE

180

181

184

181

180

183

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Would LOVE to see a performing arts center in EGV! Additional adult classes at night, 7:30 or 8:00 PM.- not just during the day. My wife and I are 60 and would like to participate in some Senior classes and can't.

Dedicated yoga room at the Pavilion

OTHER: Please, for all that is good in this world, update your registration/payment system and better train your employees on how how to use it! Why are we still filling out camp forms by hand? Why can't the front desk staff handle signing kids up for multiple camps at a time?

33.33% 60

37.02% 67

25.54% 47

34.81% 63

29.28% 53

39.44% 71

13.66% 25

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

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90% 100%

NOT IMPORTANT

80%

34.78% 64

41.44% 75

35.91% 65

36.67% 66

23.89% 43

39.89% 73

Indoor ice skating

VERY IMPORTANT

70%

Not Important

60%

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

50%

Somewhat Important

30%

46.45% 85

Very Important

Updated restrooms

Add a preforming a...

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70%

Bingo nights for families!

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10/23/2019 8:28 PM

10/29/2019 9:39 AM

10/29/2019 11:35 AM

10/29/2019 12:19 PM

10/29/2019 9:39 PM

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10/30/2019 2:46 PM

10/30/2019 3:19 PM

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10/30/2019 4:34 PM

10/30/2019 7:03 PM

10.06% 17 7.69% 13 13.79% 24

16.17% 27 13.02% 22 5.92% 10 18.39% 32

Park improvements & upgrades Sustainable practices (materials, stormwater management, etc.)

Maintain existing amenities

New / expanded programming

10.24% 17

8.43% 14 Expansion of existing facilities

20.96% 35

10.71% 18

11.31% 19

3.55% 6

New facilities

21.18% 36

15.88% 27

11.83% 20

District-wide connectivity (community trails for walking and bicycling)

Technology improvements

Maintain existing...

New / expanded programming

Sustainable practices...

Park improvements...

Expansion of existing...

New facilities

District-wide connectivity...

Technology improvements

9.47% 16

10.92% 19

13.61% 23

6.51% 11

18.56% 31

16.87% 28

12.50% 21

13.53% 23

10.92% 19

11.83% 20

15.98% 27

13.77% 23

10.24% 17

10.71% 18

11.76% 20

14.79% 25

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10.34% 18

13.02% 22

13.61% 23

13.17% 22

18.67% 31

8.33% 14

10.59% 18

12.43% 21

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7.47% 13

15.98% 27

19.53% 33

7.78% 13

12.05% 20

11.31% 19

9.41% 16

16.57% 28

8.05% 14

18.93% 32

10.65% 18

5.99% 10

16.27% 27

12.50% 21

9.41% 16

17.16% 29

20.11% 35

13.02% 22

10.65% 18

3.59% 6

7.23% 12

22.62% 38

8.24% 14

14.20% 24

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169

167

166

168

170

169

TOTAL

4.63

3.94

4.36

5.47

4.51

4.07

5.12

3.96

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Q12 What do you think should be Elk Grove Park District’s priority in the next 5 years? Please rate the following from most important (1) to least important (8).

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Martial arts program for kids and youth

Indoor soccer

anything on an ice rink!

5K Charity race

Coordinate adult fitness and hobby classes with times of kids classes so parents can take a class while child is in class. Especially coordinate with Pavilion Dance.

Volleyball clubs for teens / HS kids

Adult Exercise classes

Dog park

There are several programs that we signed up for and were cancelled over the last year, such as t-ball, soccer, weekly camp at Pirates Cove, etc, which has caused us to go to the Itasca Park District for programs.

More yoga, kickboxing classes, Tai-Chi on a drop in(pay as you go ) basis

Please work on improving the house leagues you have. Again, why does each league use a different photo service? And why isn't everything handled online? And why aren't coaches recruited more actively/earlier?

Indoor / outdoor Ice skating

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10/31/2019 10:54 PM

11/1/2019 5:37 PM

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105

58.99%

DATE

90% 100%

80%

38.76%

RESPONSES

60%

Archery

50%

40%

Indoor soccer for non travel teams.

30%

20%

IF YES, WHAT ARE THEY?

10%

Bang. Meditation. Kick boxing.

Skipped: 124

Yes

Answered: 178

TOTAL

Yes

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Controlling invasive...

10%

Cleaning the colony park creek up off Newberry and Fox Run.

3.33%

Keeping parks environmentally friendly

26.11%

14.44%

Probably not building buildings on green space.

3.89%

ANSWER CHOICES

1 1 1 1 2

19 20 21 22

0-4 0

# 1

65 or older

55-64

45-54

35-44

25-34

20-24

15-19

10-14

5-9

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10/11/2019 11:02 AM

10/15/2019 11:13 AM

10/23/2019 11:29 AM

10/23/2019 3:58 PM

71 50 33 45 82 77 45 36

39.23% 27.62% 18.23% 24.86% 45.30% 42.54% 24.86% 19.89%

DATE

38.12%

10/18/2019 11:04 PM

10/19/2019 10:27 AM

10/23/2019 9:30 AM

10/23/2019 10:34 AM

10/23/2019 10:56 AM

10/23/2019 11:41 AM

10/23/2019 11:47 AM

10/23/2019 5:18 PM

10/23/2019 5:20 PM

10/23/2019 10:24 PM

10/29/2019 11:37 AM

10/29/2019 12:22 PM

10/29/2019 2:25 PM

10/30/2019 2:31 PM

10/30/2019 2:49 PM

10/30/2019 3:06 PM

10/30/2019 3:45 PM

10/30/2019 4:36 PM

10/30/2019 4:47 PM

10/30/2019 7:04 PM

10/30/2019 8:26 PM

10/30/2019 8:54 PM

34.25%

RESPONSES

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Q14 How many people of each age group reside in your household?

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24.44%

10/30/2019 3:19 PM

13.33%

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14.44%

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90% 100%

RESPONSES

providing for our little children will make them better human beings in the future

80%

70%

You must be a leader and encourage by example - NO MORE WEED KILLING - NO MORE HERBICIDE AND PESTICIDE USE. They are pure poison to our pollinators and our children!

60%

50%

OTHER:

40%

Improving pavilion

30%

Skipped: 122

20%

Answered: 180

TOTAL

Other:

Water Quality and erosion control

Energy conservation

Reduction of mown turf areas

Pollinator and wildlife habitat improvements

Education and outreach

Controlling invasive species

Other:

Water Quality and erosion...

Energy conservation

Reduction of mown turf areas

Pollinator and wildlife...

Education and outreach

ANSWER CHOICES

0-4

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Q13 What natural resource management priority do you see as most important?

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