Lake Ellyn Park 2013 Master Plan

3. the vision
Phase One improvements
The initial phase of implementation of the master plan for
Lake Ellyn Park includes several preparatory items, and
is contingent upon funding allocation as discussed above.
These preparatory items include:
1. Continue to coordinate and collaborate closely with
the Village as the planning, design, engineering,
and construction of Lenox Road as it proceeds over
the next twelve months. Participate with the Village
in the planning and design of the proposed Essex
Road reconstruction.
2. Obtain a complete boundary and topographic
survey of the entire Lake Ellyn park site. Work with
the Village to share survey data already in existence
to minimize costs.
3. Incorporate the existing tree survey data onto the
park survey data; set up an electronic file with
multiple layers of data.
4. Maintain close dialogue with the Village and School
District and share intended capital improvement
plans.
5. Continue community and neighborhood dialogue
and communication and share intended capital
improvement plans.
Based upon the phasing priorities, an initial phase of the
master plan is likely to include:
Trails
Trail improvements that are most imminent are those
associated with pending Lenox Road reconstruction and
related to the renovated playground.
Estimated costs: $85,000 - $135,000
Lake shoreline and restorers
The lake renovation concepts are likely longer-term items.
An initial phase could include an initial, investigatory
floating restorer prototype that would allow the GEPD
and others to investigate and analyze a very small restorer
element before committing to large-scale application of
this green technology. This step could also help inform
and support the effort to seek additional funding for water
quality/lake enhancements.
Estimated costs: $132,000 - $176,000
Landscapes
The GEPD is already performing some of the
recommended landscape enhancements, including turf
reseeding and repair and selective thinning of invasive
woody shrub layers in several areas. Additionally a small
area of native/adapted sedge garden understory plantings
could be explored in a few areas to help restore soil health
and root zone before implementing these strategies
throughout the park. This would allow the concept to
be better priced and fine-tuned before implementing in
larger portions of the park.
Estimated costs: $75,000 - $250,000
Play/use features
The playground is at the end of its intended design life and
is in need of replacement. An initial phase of construction
should include replacement of the existing playground
and surrounding landscape, as well as the reconfiguring
and design of the playground, an in accordance with this
master plan.
Estimated costs: $405,000 - $608,000
Site furnishings/lighting
A prototype of the site furnishings and elements associated
with the Southwest portion of the park could be installed
as part of an initial phase of development.
Estimated costs: $5,000 - $10,000
Boathouse and restrooms
An initial phase of the boathouse/structure could include
all interior and exterior improvements to the structure.
Later phases could include the site and deck surrounding
the boathouse and additional restroom facilities.
Estimated costs: $581,000 - $820,000
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