capital projects

UPDATE: 11/22/25 The Central Parkway Bridge is now open. Some site restoration work still needs to be completed, such as replacing concrete squares removed by Nicor, but the bridge is safe for use.

UPDATE 10/27/25: A timeline is now available for the Splash Landings renovation, with a tentative closing date of January 5, and an anticipated re-opening in early Fall 2026. Splash Landings Indoor Aquatic Center at Park Center is undergoing a transformative renovation designed to enhance users’ experience. From new play features to improved and modernized facilities, this project will bring improved comfort, accessibility, and fun for everyone in the community. This project is partially funded by a $2.8 million Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) grant, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

GPGC is gearing up for a makeover for its maintenance building that was built in the 1960s. An all-new Turf Care Center has an anticipated completion date of December 2025. The new Turf Care Center is part of the golf course master plan and will be located in the same location as the current golf maintenance facility, located at 800 Rolling Pass. The old maintenance facility was demolished in late December 2024 to prepare for new construction.

As part of the 2018 bond proposal, the state-of-the-art Community Ice Center renovations completed in September 2020.

A 29-member Citizen Task Force made up of community leaders and business owners were tasked with presenting a recommendation to the park district board of commissioners.