Governor Pritzker Announces $30.3 Million in Grants for 87 Local Park Projects Throughout Illinois (Chicago, IL) — Gov. JB Pritzker today announced $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that will help communities acquire open space and develop and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois.

“Investments in our local parks are investments in our communities,” Gov. Pritzker said. “Park projects don’t just create jobs and boost local economic development — they open the gateway for a healthier, happier Illinois. Every family in our state deserves nearby access to outdoor public spaces where they can gather with their friends and neighbors — and enjoy some sunshine, too.”

The grants announced today are through the state’s Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). OSLAD grants can provide up to one-half of a project’s funds and, when combined with the investment of local matching funds, will support more than $56 million in local park development projects and land acquisitions statewide.

The OSLAD program began in 1987 and has invested $433.5 million in 1,816 local park projects. The program receives dedicated funding from a percentage of the state’s Real Estate Transfer Tax.

Cook County 2022 OSLAD grant awards

Alsip Park District, skate park redevelopment – $203,500
Chicago Park District, Marian R. Byrnes Park – $500,000
Cook County Forest Preserve District, Beaubian Woods outdoor recreation amenities – $1,150,000
Des Plaines Park District, outdoor nature lab and play park – $400,000
Dolton Park District, Blackstone Park Phase I – $400,000
Elk Grove Park District, Marshall Park – $400,000
City of Evanston, skate park at Twiggs Park – $400,000
Park District of Forest Park, Reiger Park – $400,000
Hanover Park District, Community Park – $319,700
Village of Hazel Crest, 1750th Street Park Phase II – $400,000
Hoffman Estates Park District, Beacon Point – $180,000
Kenilworth Park District, Townley Field – $400,000
Lemont Park District, Downtown Linear Park development – $400,000
Village of Lincolnwood, Flowers Park – $400,000
Mount Prospect Park District, Rosemary S. Angus Friendship Park – $400,000
Niles Park District, Pioneer Park – $400,000
Northbrook Park District, Oaklane Park renovations – $400,000
City of Palos Heights, Orchard Park development – $282,100
Park Ridge Park District, Hinkley Park – $400,000
Prospect Heights Park District, East Wedgewood Park – $275,000
River Trails Park District, Willow Trails Park – $400,000
Skokie Park District, Central Park – $400,000
Tinley Park Park District, Buedingen Park redevelopment – $311,500
Worth Park District, Peaks Park improvements – $146,500

Governor Pritzker Announces $30.3 Million in Grants for 87 Local Park Projects Throughout Illinois

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