Lake Ellyn Park 2013 Master Plan

1. background & introduction
c. Project goals and objectives
Together with the Glen Ellyn Park District and the Board
of Commissioners, the design team developed a set of
overarching principles and project goals to help guide
the master plan. The goals are divided into three primary
topics: Park Experience, Beauty and Authenticity, and
Sustainability and Ecology:
Park experience
1. A variety of experiences, especially connected
to water and the lake, will support greater use
and improve the value of Lake Ellyn Park to the
community;
2. The use and enjoyment of the park will be
optimized through the preservation and
enhancement of primarily passive recreation uses;
3. Enhanced play space for all children will contribute
to the health and vitality of the neighborhood and
community;
4. The community will benefit to the degree the park
can provide space for shared, mutually beneficial
use by Glenbard West High School, the Village of
Glen Ellyn, and the Glen Ellyn Park District;
5. The use of the boathouse for various functions
will be enhanced through historically sensitive
improvements such as separation of private events
and general public access to facilities and the lake;
6. The enjoyment and safety of the park will be
enhanced though appropriately improved lighting,
wayfinding, and accessibility for people of all
abilities;
Beauty & authenticity
1. Improved views and access to Lake Ellyn from
various vantage points will greatly enhance the
scenery and appreciation for the lake;
2. The preservation and enhancement of historic
vegetation and tree canopy is of utmost importance
to the character and enjoyment of the park;
3. Recognition and celebration of Lake Ellyn’s
cultural significance to the Glen Ellyn community
will increase admiration of the park; i.e. through
the integration of local art, craft, and fabrication
of certain site features;
4. Park visitors will appreciate an opportunity to
learn about Lake Ellyn’s rich history through
interpretive elements woven into the site
improvements, i.e. display of historic documents
and photographs in the boathouse;
5. The visibility and appreciation of the park can
be expanded and improved through renewal and
upgrades to paths, furnishings, landscapes, and
other amenities that unify all three parcels;
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