The Village's Development Approval Process » River Forest Park District - Constitution Park

River Forest Park District - Constitution Park

Applicant Name

River Forest Park District

Location of Proposed Planned Development

Constitution Park (7715 Greenfield Street), River Forest, IL

Project Application - here

Project Description

The Constitution Park Project includes:

  • The replacement of the playground with a new 2-12 year-old universal accessible playground located in the northeast corner of the park.
  • The replacement of the sand/volleyball courts/ice rink with a new sand volleyball court/ice rink at approximately the same location in the park. The ice rink would include reusing 1 of the 2 existing light poles and replacing the 2nd light pole for night skating.
  • The construction of a shelter that includes 2 single stall restrooms and a 20'x20' sitting space.
  • The construction of a sitting plaza between the playground and the sand volley courts/ice rink.
  • The replacement of the ball field located on D90 property with a new 60' base path dirt infield ball diamond located in the southwest corner of the park.

Planned Development Permit Application Status

  • Introduction to the Village Board of Trustees - April 29, 2024
  • Development Review Board Pre-Filing Meeting - November 7, 2024
  • Neighbor Meeting - July 2024
  • Village Technical Review Committee Meeting - February 13, 2025
  • Development Review Board Public Hearing - March 6, 2025 - A notice was sent 15 days prior to the hearing to neighboring property owners within 1000 feet. 
  • Development Review Board Findings of Fact Approval - Anticipated April 2025
  • Village Board of Trustees Final Consideration - Anticipated in or after April 2025 - A notice will be sent 7 days prior to the meeting to neighboring property owners within 1000 feet. 

Please view the Village's Guide to the Development Approval Process to learn more.