Park District Celebrates Groundbreaking of new Arndt Park Facility

The Des Plaines Park District Arndt Park Aquatic Facility groundbreaking took place at Arndt Park on October 13, 2022. In attendance were Des Plaines Park District Executive Director Don Miletic, Board President Erin Doerr and Commissioners, Mayor of the City of Des Plaines Andrew Goczkowski and Alderman, and Cordogan Clark & Associates Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Also involved in the project are Water Technology Inc. Pool Planning, Design and Engineer, Upland Design Ltd, Landscape Architecture and Park Planning, and Erikson Engineering Associates Ltd.

The development of the proposed Arndt Aquatic & Recreation Facility is a revitalization project which will improve recreation opportunities in this area of Des Plaines. Arndt Park is a 13.84 acre Community Park located in the southeast section of Des Plaines.

This project includes the renovation of the existing fieldhouse which was built in 1958 and has a capacity of 100 persons. New construction includes the addition of concession front office, outdoor accessible rest rooms, locker rooms, playground renovation, walking pathways, basketball court, and picnic shelters.

The new pool facility will include a lifeguard guard office, mechanical maintenance room, storage and on-deck picnic area. The features of this outdoor aquatic center include; a 5,089 square foot pool, with 6 lap lanes, shallow area, and dive well with 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, a 11,012 square foot pool deck and shade structures for a bather load of 496. This new outdoor swimming pool will replace the existing 54 year old Iroquois Community Pool, which will be demolished in March of 2023. The new aquatic facility will be located approximately five blocks northwest of Iroquois pool.

These renovations and additions will provide; programming space for Park District summer camps, athletic rentals (soccer, baseball, and swimming), Maine Niles Special Recreation Association along with adding amenities for our daily park user.

“We are very excited about renovation of the Arndt Park Aquatic and Recreation Facility as it will enhance our community by bringing residents together,” said Don Miletic, Executive Director. “The Park Board and staff are excited to provide the community with a facility they can be proud of, and that has something for all ages to enjoy.” The Revitalization project is expected to be completed August 2023.

For more information about the Arndt Park Aquatic and Recreation Facility, visit the Park District website, www.DPParks.org.