Farewell To Towne Park Event Planned For September

ALGONQUIN, IL — It will soon be time to say good-bye to a beloved local playground.

And the village of Algonquin is planning a farewell event for it. Starting at 5 p.m. on Sept. 16, the Farewell to Angel Towne Park celebration will take place at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. There will be music, games and food trucks on site.

Following the celebration, Super Mario Bros will be shown in the park shortly after sunset, according to a post on the Village of Algonquin Facebook page. Those planning to stop out for the movie should plan to bring their blankets or chairs.

Major renovations are planned for the park starting in 2024.

The initial phase of improvements at Towne Park will include a new large, inclusive playground; picnic shelter; looped trail with accessible connection to all improvements; ping pong table; chessboard picnic tables; scenic overlooks; and permeable and memorial paver areas.

“With the reconstruction of Towne Park, we are not only creating a new gathering space, but also preserving the memories and experiences that make it a special place for our community,” said village president Debby Sosine. "The village board's unwavering leadership and commitment to fiscally responsible park improvement was essential to make the vision for Towne Park a reality."

Towne Park was identified as a priority park improvement site by residents and stakeholders in the village’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan, which was adopted in 2021. The 7.6-acre Towne Park is located at 100 Jefferson Street in Algonquin.

The second phase of improvements at Towne Park, which is also scheduled to begin in 2024, will consist of an embankment play area, renovated restroom building, new restroom building and picnic shelter, new bandshell, and a riverwalk connection.

The total project cost of both phases of work is projected to be $4.3 million, according to a news release.

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