Shaping the Future of Oak Park Parks

Euclid Square Park Site Master Plan Development

A site master plan is currently being developed for Euclid Square Park. Issues being addressed during the planning process include:

Tennis court, ball field and playcenter renovation
Grading & drainage problems
Poor Tree Health
Park lighting

The overall objective of a site plan is to provide “a framework or blueprint for future park renewal.” Euclid Square Park is a 2.81 acre park located at 705 W. Fillmore, 1 block east of Oak Park Avenue and 1 block north of Roosevelt Road. Current park amenities include an all-purpose field, a 60' baseball/softball field, 4 tennis courts, and playground apparatus.

The following is an outline of the planning process.

Two focus groups were held in late March to begin to collect information regarding the current and future use of Euclid Square Park. A focus group was held regarding safety & security and buildings & grounds. (Focus Group 1 Notes) An additional focus group was held regarding creative play, passive space & sports areas. (Focus Group 2 Notes)

The first community meeting to gather initial public input regarding the current and future use of Euclid Square Park was held on Tuesday, April 14 at 7pm at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street. (1st Meeting Notes)

All residents were invited to complete the Euclid Square Park Questionnaire to provide input regarding future park amenities. (questionnaire results)

A second community meeting to present 4 draft concepts (schemes) and collect additional community input was held Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street. (2nd Meeting Notes) (2nd Meeting PowerPoint Presentation - 9MB) The Euclid Square Park Schemes Questionnaire was availalbe from May 13 through May 27, 2009 to collect your thoughts regarding the future of this park. (questionnaire results)

A third community meeting to present a final draft recommendation took place on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7pm at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street. (3rd Meeting PowerPoint Presentation - 5MB) (3rd Meeting Notes)

Final Draft Recommendation - accepted by Park Board July 16,2009

Euclid Square Park Future Concepts

Next Steps
The Park Board of Commissioners reviewed the Euclid Square Park Site Plan final draft recommendation at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street. At the Regular Park Board Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Hedges Administrative Center, the Park Board accepted the Euclid Square Park Site Plan.

The Park District of Oak Park values public input and feedback. To provide input or for further information, please contact Diane Stanke at (708) 725-2022 or dianes@oakparkparks.com.

Euclid Square Park Site Master Plan
Public Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 7pm at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street
Community Meeting to collect initial community input.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7pm at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street
Community Meeting to to review preliminary site concepts and collect additional public input.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7pm at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield Street
Community Meeting to present a final draft recommendation and collect public input.

Thursday, July 2, 2009, 7:30pm, Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield
Park Board Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss site plan recommendation.

Thursday, July 16, 2009, 7:30pm, Hedges Administrative Center, 218 Madison
Park Board Meeting to consider acceptance of plan.