Active Projects
Numerous projects are planned for 2024 to enhance and maintain Bolingbrook Park District assets. Below is detail of each capital project for the year.
Bloomfield Oasis Park Playground Replacement
This is a replacement of 19-year-old playground equipment. Equipment is scheduled to be replaced with Burke equipment. The overall project includes replacement of the playground and ADA items. Project is anticipated to start in April with completion in summer.
Champions Park Playground Replacement
This is a replacement of 19-year-old playground equipment. Equipment is scheduled to be replaced with Burke equipment. The overall project includes replacement of the playground and ADA items. Project is anticipated to start in April with completion in summer. This project is partially funded through an Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity grant.
Lilac Park Playground Replacement
This is a replacement of 18-year-old playground equipment. Equipment is scheduled to be replaced with Burke equipment. The overall project includes replacement of the playground and ADA items. Project is anticipated to start in April with completion in summer. This project is partially funded through an Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity grant.
Sealcoating 2024
This project includes sealcoating District property throughout Bolingbrook. This is an annual project the District performs to maintain 18 miles of asphalt trails and over 1 million square feet of parking lot throughout community. Work is scheduled to take place starting spring and continue through early fall.
Annerino Community Center Partial Roof Replacement
Project includes partial replacement of EPDM roofing at the Annerino Community Center. The existing roof is 24 years old. This project is partially funded through an Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity grant.
Central Park Splash Pad
This project is partially funded through Will County and the American Rescue Plan Act. The project includes excavation and installation of a new splash pad with multiple amenities. It will also picnic tables, benches and shade structure for patrons. Construction will begin in late 2024 with anticipated opening of Splash Pad in May 2025.
Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge HVAC Replacement
The project is partially funded through Will County and the American Rescue Plan Act. Replacement of original 2008 HVAC units at Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge. Work is scheduled in early spring 2024.
Outdoor Pelican Harbor Zero-Depth Pool Sandblast/Painting
The project consists of a complete sandblast of the entire outdoor Pelican Harbor zero-depth pool, removal of existing expansion joints, installation of new expansion joints, preparation of any concrete cracks and complete repainting of the pool. The project will take place in advance of the pool opening in May 2024.
Outdoor Pelican Harbor Hot Water Tank Replacement
Removal and replacement of hot water tank in the Pelican Harbor Outdoor Aquatic Park that services the bathhouse. Work is scheduled to be complete prior to the outdoor opening in May 2024.
Pelican Harbor Pool Improvements
The Park District will be replacing chlorine hoppers that feed chlorine to the pools, pool main covers, pool pumps and pool drain grates. Work will continue throughout the entire year.
Bolingbrook Park District Truck Replacements
The Park District will be replacing three trucks pending availability. Two Ford F-150 and one F-450 are expected as replacement.
Bolingbrook Park District Weed Fertilizer Machine Purchase
The Park District will be purchasing a new Weed & Fertilizer machine to assist in performing fertilizer applications in-house vs. outside contracting.
Outdoor LED Ballard Light Replacement at Annerino Community Center
The Park District will be replacing outdoor LED lights at the Annerino Community Center, which were installed in 1999 during renovation.