Midway Park Improvements - CIP 2023/2024

As part of the feedback received in the Village Parks & Recreation survey, Village staff are excited to propose the Midway Park Improvement Project.

If approved by the Board, the Midway Park Improvement Project will begin in July 2023 and will be completed by October 2023. This project would include the following upgrades:

• Wiffleball field 

• Permeable paver parking lot (51 spaces) 

• Outdoor fitness equipment  

• Restroom facility 

• Multi-sport court 

• Arborvitaes and native tree planting along with landscape beautification. (Estimated 50 Trees Installed)

This project is being funded by the Village's General Fund and Grants.

In an effort to receive extensive community feedback on the project, the Village hosted two project open houses at the Community Resource Center (CRC) on March 15, 2023 and May 11, 2023. At these open houses, there were several project options presented. Following extensive feedback and community input, Village staff is recommending concept A. Note, project approval will be on the May 22, 2023 Village Board of Trustees meeting agenda.

To view a collection of resources from the Open House events, see below:

• Original Midway Park Project Plan, as presented at the 3/15/23 Open House.
• Updated Concept A Midway Park Project Plan, as presented at the 5/11/23 Open House. Note, this concept received approval from a majority of guests at the Open House.
• Midway & Borse Park Imagery Board, as presented at the 5/11/23 Open House, this document provides design concepts for various installations at Midway & Borse Park.
• Midway Park Project Letter, this letter provides more information on the project timeline, traffic safety, and next steps for the Village to finalize the project proposal. This letter was mailed to residents on 3/30/23.

August 2023 Project Update

Below is an approximate timeline of the Midway Park Improvement Project. Please remember that construction could be impacted by inclement weather and other potential variables outside the control of Village staff.

Contractors must follow the ordinance regarding hours and days of construction, which is only permitted during the hours of 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 7:00 am to 5:30 pm on Saturdays.

• Phase I & II - August and September 2023: Utility work and installation, and rough grading of the property.
• Phase III - September through November 2023: Park improvements and amenities.
• Phase IV - October and November 2023: Permeable paver parking lot installation.
• Phase V - December 2023: Final grading. 
• Phase VI - April 2024: Landscaping and fence installation.