Arlington Heights Park District issued the following announcement on April 30.
Lake Arlington Project Progress Report to Community – April 30, 2018
Although the weather in early April slowed down progress slightly, construction crews at Lake Arlington are continuing critical storm water control and grading work this week especially now that the weather is better cooperating. Since March, crews have removed the existing playground equipment in anticipation of two new playgrounds; and the retaining wall installation is nearing completion, all with little to no disturbance to the public’s use of the multi-use pathway.
Crews have also completed the grading to the shoreline and the sand area (where the former beach playground was located) in preparation for natural plantings. Installation of pilings for the new ADA compliant boardwalk is scheduled to begin in June. Once this is completed, the new fishing pier will be installed and the new, expanded boat dock will be moved to its new location and crews will begin establishing the native plantings.
In the coming weeks, crews will begin laying the foundation to begin the installation of the new playground equipment, multi-generational area with picnic shelter and game tables, and a sensory garden.
The sensory garden will provide visitors with a relaxing environment appealing to the senses with flowers, shrubs, flowers and other landscape features including a decorative fountain and musical instruments. The garden environment is being designed with the purpose of stimulating the senses. This stimulation occurs courtesy of plants and the use of materials and play features that engage one's senses of sight, smell, touch, and sound.
Rhapsody musical instruments are also part of Lake Arlington’s efforts to engage musicians of all abilities. A collection of chimes, metallophones, and drums will help visitors of all ages discover the subtle shifts of tones and individual sound combinations. A new fitness area with equipment is also in the works adjacent to the sensory garden.
The renovation of Lake Arlington is scheduled to be completed by September 1.
Click here to learn more about the Lake Arlington project.
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Source: Arlington Heights Park District
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