Park District

LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT

Anew addition to the Lockport Township Park District this past year is three new indoor golf simulators at Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club located at 19433 Renwick Rd. in Crest Hill. The golf simulators calculate the metrics of both ball and club data to improve one’s game and overall performance. It is one of the best ways to improve your game throughout the winter months. The simulators are available seven days per week through March 2022. As you may or may not know, Dellwood Park is one of the largest parks in the Lockport Township Park District and serves the communities of Lockport, Crest Hill, Romeoville, Joliet and Homer Glen. Beyond the residents it serves, Dellwood Park is a regional draw to neighboring communities. The population density of Lockport Township is 1,941 persons per square mile according to the 2017 census. Dellwood Park spans over 150 acres and includes stunning natural features. It is teeming with visitors and the Park District wanted to redevelop and improve the amenities available while adding new elements to expand and enhance the potential for recreation. Because of this, the Lockport Township Park District was able to secure an “Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development Grant” (OSLAD Grant) from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Park District’s goals included the following: adding a picnic shelter and multi-use plaza for special events and community use, replacing the central 24 year-old playground, and adding a garden to display the beauty of native plants and include play pods and interpretive signage. Improvements also included replacing the 30 year old, two miles of pathway, parking lot renovations, drinking fountain replacement, installing new outdoor fitness equipment, and adding the district’s first gaga ball pit. These improvements to Dellwood Park aimed to enhance park-goers’ experiences, draw more residents into the park for recreation and special events, and expand opportunities for physical activity and community gathering. The new recreation element like a gaga ball pit encourages residents to use the park and improves the experience of residents who already use it for recreation. The new shelter and multi-use plaza will improve community events, welcome new events and encourage residents to enjoy the park for a longer stay. Safety is also an important consideration for play equipment and replacing the 24 year old playground improves safety for the younger community members who play on it. A new native garden complements existing gardens while highlighting the ornamental features of native perennials and grasses. The Park District received a $400,000 grant to fund these improvements at Dellwood Park. These new amenities at Prairie Bluff and Dellwood Park will draw more residents and enhance their visits as they stay active and enjoy nature.

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