2022 Budget in Brief

RECREATION & PARKS

PARKS MASTER PLAN The Village awarded a contract to Wight & Co. to design conceptual Centennial Park plays host to the Village's annual Veterans Liberty Run and 4th of July festivities.

plans for the development of Schussler Park, Centennial Park West, Centennial Park and a third phase at the John Humphrey Complex. In 2022, the Village has budgeted $5,250,000 for engineering services, construction documents, and the initial construction of one or more parks in the Master Plan. These parks are popular recreation, athletic and event destinations serving the interests of residents, and resident athletic organizations. Potential enhancements are aimed at improving the overall experience of current, and future generations of park users, thereby enriching the quality of life for those residing in Orland Park. Centennial Park is the main hub of recreational and athletic opportunities, hosting baseball, softball and soccer practices, games and tournaments. Located within Centennial Park is Lake Sedgewich, a 75-acre lake popular for fishing, kayaking, walking trails, picnicking and the membership based Dog Out Dog Park. The Centennial Park Aquatic Center is a family favorite summer feature.

Schussler Park, a well used home for resident baseball, soccer and

lacrosse organizations, includes athletic amenities such as tennis, and basketball courts, as well as a pavilion and sledding hill. Centennial Park West was developed in 2005 to host large scale Village events and concerts including the Centennial Park West Concert Series. This 12 acre site, includes paths, rolling hills, berms and a shaded tree line residents enjoy for everyday outdoor recreation in addition to attending events in this convenient location. John Humphrey Complex is a baseball and softball complex that includes a concession stand and walking path. During the summer of 2021, 300 randomly selected residents were surveyed about their experiences at these Orland Park parks. The survey was then opened to the public in September 2021.

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET IN BRIEF