What's New
Itasca Recreation & Fitness Center Parking Lot Replacement
July 2019 Project began. The entire parking lot and base is being removed. There are new sewers, electrical and a reorganized layout. Expected completion date of September 6th, 2019.
New! Barking Lot Dog Park
Part of the Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary Project. The Dog Park opened in May 2019 at 651 N. Rohlwing Road.The Park is an unsupervised facility open sunrise to sunset everyday.
There are separate small dog and mixed sized dog areas with play pieces.
All dogs must meet DuPage County Vaccination requirements.
Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary
Summer 2017 Project began. Completed Spring 2018.
January 2015 Awarded, February 2015, Grant Suspended
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded a $363,500 OSLAD Grant to the park district for renovation of the Ray Franzen Bird Sanctuary located behind the Softball Complex at 651 N. Rohlwing Road. This project will add Itasca's first Dog Park! Heron's Hideaway will be created which includes a nature-based play area, shelter, grill and baggo sets a separate area will have an interpretive nature trail, outdoor classroom, boardwalk and habitat restoration.
Schiller Park
December 2017Playground equipment was replaced and enhanced. Turf safety surface, four swings, three different height slides, ADA accessible ramp on the main play piece, sliding tracker and more is included in the renovation. Picnic table and benches and a concrete path are included.
Country Club Park
October 2016Portions of playground equipment have been replaced. A shelter will be added and Country Club will be our second park with a solid turf base. This project is in progress with a project cost of $150,000.
Washington Park
September 2016
Playground equipment has been replaced, a shelter has been added and a solid turf surface base has been added, this is Itasca's first park with a turf base. This project had a cost of $150,000 and was completed in November 2016
Franzen Community "Play for All" Park
December 2015
Washington Park
October 2015Clayson Park Renovation
Summer 2015
The park project includes the installation of a picnic shelter, playground and swings and additional walkways.
It replaces amenities which are between 35 and 40 years of age.
The playground has a Tree House Theme.
Project cost is approximately $190,000 and was completed in early October. Clayson Park is at the intersection of Walnut St and Walters Lane off of Bryn Mawr Ave.
Peacock Park Renovation
Project completed in June 2015In May 2013 Itasca won a $396,200 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant to renovate Peacock Park. This grant will fund 50% of the $792,400 project which began in Summer 2014. Improvements included:
- 2 half-court basketball courts
- Baggo and bocce courts
- Baseball field
- Drinking fountain
- Landscape improvements
- Loop trail
- Picnic shelter
- Skate nodes
- Soccer field
- Volleyball court
Springbrook Nature Center Renovation
June 2014 Grant suspended in February 2015. Phase One of the project has been completed. Waiting in suspended grant decision from IDNR.
An Illinois Department of Natural Resources Capital Museum Grant was awarded to the Itasca Park District in the amount of $335,000 for renovation of the Springbrook Nature Center. The project will replace 3 climate-control units, a water heater, siding, roofing and insulation. In addition a wall of wet and dry animal exhibits will be built. Total cost of the project will be $490,000 with the Village of Itasca donating $100,000, the Park District adding $50,000, Friends of Springbrook donating $2,500 and the Itasca Lions Club funding $2,500. .
Redesign of the Itasca Recreation & Fitness Center
October 2013were used to update the entrance, program spaces and washrooms to provide accessibility for all.
The project cost was $800,000.
Itasca Historical Depot Museum Project
February 2013Itasca Park District was awarded a $110,000 Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources toward the Itasca Historical Depot Museum Project. A 1940's Milwaukee Road Caboose will be relocated to the Depot Site and renovated. An interactive Train display will be added inside the Depot Museum. Remaining funds will be used to restore artifacts. In March 2013 a 1939 Milwaukee Road Rib-Side caboose was acquired and moved to the Depot Site. The caboose has been painted the original bright orange color and the inside is currently undergoing restoration.