Naming Rights For Hinsdale Pavilion On Table

HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale is poised to grant naming rights to the biggest donor for the planned pavilion at downtown's Burlington Park.

But officials aren't sure yet how to display the donor's name.

According to the village, the biggest donor is Hinsdale Hospital, which plans to contribute half the construction costs up to $175,000.

The local chamber of commerce and Hinsdale Bank and Trust are donating $100,000 and $25,000, respectively, officials said.

Village documents indicate that naming rights go to the hospital because it is donating half of the construction costs.

During Monday's Village Board meeting, Trustee Matt Posthuma said the village hasn't named something in a couple of decades.

"When we have named things in the past, it's after a person, not a business or organization," he said.

Trustee Scott Banke said the village doesn't plan to build a pavilion that doubles as a billboard.

"We don't want something that overshadows what the intent of the pavilion is," he said. "Obviously, it's something that will be with the village for a very long time."

Officials spoke about a plaque recognizing the hospital for the donation.

The naming process will be detailed in a later master donation agreement, according to the village.

"It's something that we would be working through to bring back to the board," Village Manager Kathleen Gargano said.

Designed by local architect Michael Abraham, the pavilion is expected to reflect the historic character of the next-door Memorial Building, which houses village offices and the public library.

The hope is to complete the project in June, in time for the nation's 250th birthday, which is July 4.

The pavilion is estimated to cost $250,000 to 300,000.