Phase two of Trillium Park is on the agenda for tonight's meeting.
Phase two of Trillium Park is on the agenda for tonight's meeting.
Phase two of the Trillium nature park project will be discussed at tonight's meeting of the Elgin Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
The public is invited to attend the meeting at 6 p.m. today, March 22 in the second level Parks and Recreation Administration Office at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way.
Trillium Park covers two acres, including a butterfly garden, prairie garden and five-foot wide wood chip trail. Plans for phase two include a five-foot wide concrete sidewalk around the butterfly and prairie gardens that will allow mobility impaired and wheelchair users to access the site from Illinois Ave. Phase two also includes a six-foot-wide boardwalk of treated lumber that leads from the wood chip path to the creek. The estimated cost of phase two is $127,998.65.
The board will also hear updates and discuss the development of Woodview Park. The park will include a five-foot ADA compatible sidewalk, 20-foot square shelter with picnic tables, playground and concrete plaza with a seat wall. The cost of the park, including construction and landscaping, is estimated at $243,738.48.
In addition to the park projects, the board will discuss requests regarding the Valley Creek neighborhood bench, Gifford Park Association and Senior Services Associates. The board will also discuss the Park Foundation event and other items presented by board members and the public.
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