Weller Creek Playground Open House

Wednesday, February 7 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Central Community Center

A playground is coming to Weller Creek in 2024! Attend the Open Meeting to weigh in on your favorite playground features and colors. We value your input. All are welcome – Bring the kiddos!

Weller Park Playground Options

If you are unable to attend the Open House Meeting, feel free to view the rendering above and share any feedback/input you have with Director of Parks and Planning, Matt at mdziubinski@mppd.org.


Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park Redevelopment Phase 1

Project timeline: June – Late Fall 2023

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) through their Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant, has awarded the Mt. Prospect Park District’s Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park a $400,000 matching funds grant. 

The proposed project would combine new park amenities and improvements including:

  • Refurbished pedestrian pathways and the looping of the path system
  • Resurfacing the main parking lot
  • Fitness station
  • Playground shelter
  • Ballfield improvements
  • Refurbish the existing tennis courts with 4 new pickleball courts (including lighting)
  • Site furnishings and landscaping throughout the park

Lions Memorial Park Redevelopment Phase 1

Project Timeline: Anticipated Start Spring 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) through their Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant, has awarded the Mt. Prospect Park District’s Lions Park a $600,000 matching funds grant. 

The proposed project would combine new park amenities and improvements including:

  • Playground with shelter
  • Game court
  • Refurbished tennis courts
  • Pathway system
  • Ballfield improvements
  • Fitness station
  • Picnic grove
  • Prairie detention
  • Site furnishings and landscaping throughout the park

Lions Park Phase One

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Commonwealth Edison Trail Replacement

Project Timeline: Spring 2024

The ComEd corridor through South Mount Prospect (Algonquin to Linneman Road) is scheduled to be replaced in Spring 2024.