Lombard Park District

Districtwide Comprehensive Master Plan 25 Inventory and Analysis Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks remain the basic unit of the park system and are generally designed for informal active recreation, passive recreation and community gathering spaces. These parks generally range from 1 to 5 acres in size. Elements in these parks include playgrounds, picnic areas, formal play areas, community centers and trail systems. Neighborhood parks located within the Lombard Park District include: • Lombard Lagoon • Old Grove Park • Southland Park • Terrace View Park • Vista Pond • Westmore Woods Neighborhood parks are located in residential areas and serve neighborhoods within 0.25 mile to 0.5 mile radius or a 10-minute walk. Though the primary transportation access mode is walking, some neighborhood parks provide limited parking spaces. For mapping purposes, a 0.5 mile radius distance neighborhood park "service area" shall not include residents that must cross a planning area boundary (examples: major highway, railroad corridor, extreme natural features). In a residential setting, 2 acres of open space designated as neighborhood parks are preferred per every 1,000 people. Community Parks Community parks are generally designed for active recreation and focus on meeting community-wide recreation needs. These parks preserve unique landscapes and open space, and serve the community as a gathering space, typically having a large structured sports components. Elements in these parks include playgrounds, shade structures, trail and path systems, and multiple sports courts and fi elds. Community parks located within the Lombard Park District include: • Four Seasons Park • Lilacia Park • Lombard Common Park • Madison Meadow Park • Sunset Knoll Park Community parks tend to serve the entire Park District, are viewed as destination places, and typically require travel for programmed recreation. These parks typically include adequate parking to serve the majority of users. Community park service areas tend to be a 0.5 mile to 3 mile radius. 7.5 acres of open space designated as a community park is preferred per every 1,000 people. For mapping purposes, a 1-mile radius was used with the understanding that community park users typically access the parks via bicycle or vehicle. Natural Areas Open Spaces or Natural Areas are defi ned as conservation and wildlife areas; wooded areas and waterways that are maintained for the most part in their natural state. These areas are designed to preserve unique ecosystems and habitat. Development and public access is limited to minimize disturbance to the site. Natural Areas located within the Lombard Park District include: • Broadview Slough • Western Acres Natural Area While there are not established standards for Level of Service or distribution for Natural Areas, these sites protect unique natural features and add value to the Park District. Typical Neighborhood Park Site Typical Community Park Site

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