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.