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Lombard Park District 122 Chapter Six Old Grove Park Michelle Lane and Fairview Avenue ELE WATER STORM SAN GAS TEL Utilities available: Classifi cation Neighborhood Acres 8.31 Tax Number 06-17-412-013 Acquired Neighborhood Park Observations Natural Resources and Environmental Conditions • The park is located within a fl ood plain. • Wetlands are present in this park. • The park landscape is composed of turf and some mature shade trees. • The park contains a stormwater detention basin. Site Design and Aesthetics • The park has open areas for non-programmed use. • The east playground includes a 2-12 play structure, 2 belt/2 tot swings, and engineered wood fi ber surfacing. The west playground includes a 2-5 play structure, 2 belt/2 tot swings, dome climbing structure, spring seesaw, overhead climber, and engineered wood fi ber surfacing. • Other park amenities include a practice baseball fi eld and pond for fi shing. • Site furniture found throughout the park include benches, trash receptacles, bleachers, and picnic tables. • The park is well maintained and free of litter. • Park identifi cation signs are present. • An off -street asphalt parking lot has approximately 24 spaces. Health, Safety, and Compliance • The east playground environment/structure is new and complaint with ASTM/ CPSC standards. • The west playground environment/structure is beyond its useful life and needs upgraded. • The playground has adequate separation from the roadway. • The park has minimal lighting. • The park's street frontage allows for adequate surveillance. • Rules signs are present. Users and Context • The park lacks a pedestrian connection to the neighborhood pedestrian system. Recommendations and Considerations □ PLAN: remove west playground and replace with unique play experience □ DESIGN: provide shelter and gathering area with views to water Quantity Year Built Trails-Multi-Use (miles) Trails-Nature(miles) Trails-Fitness (Stations) Restrooms Concessions Storage Faclity/Building Picnic Shelter Picnic Area 2 1994/2005 Playground Sand Play Baggo Basketball 1 Baseball Batting Cages Bocce Disc Golf (holes) Driving Range Football Golf (holes) Roller Hockey Skate Park Sledding HIll Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball • Fishing Fishing Dock Ice Skating Swimming Pool Splash Pad Irrigation Lighting 24 2009 Parking (spaces) Floodway 100 Year Floodplain Water Wetland