Lake Ellyn Park 2013 Master Plan

2. site analysis & existing conditions
Many participants agreed on other aspects of park use and
development, including:
• The trail system is very important, and could be
improved in several ways.
• The playground is generally of an appropriate size
and location within the park.
• The boathouse is the right size, and renovations
should enhance and bring back historic qualities.
• Pedestrian and bicycle access to the park is very
important, and could be improved in several ways.
• Vehicular access to the park, including available
on-street parking, is generally adequate, except
for major events, when other strategies (traffic
direction, remote parking/shuttles, etc.) can
facilitate access.
• A small dedicated group of tennis enthusiasts use
the clay tennis courts, but this is generally one of
the more underutilized spaces in the park.
There were also a few things that opinions were split on,
including:
• The need for a permanent outdoor stage
• The need for an additional shelter or pavilion
• The need for public restrooms separate from the
Boathouse
In general, there was a great deal of input and feedback
throughout the planning process, all of which has
influence the master plan.
selected graphs representing feedback from the questionnaire
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