Construction Begins at Dolphin Lake Park and Clubhouse in Homewood

The improvements include a complete renovation of the clubhouse, ADA access to all areas of the park, a large shelter, walking paths, a small playground area, improved parking, outdoor classroom, pond overlook, fishing stations and bioswales throughout the park.

The two bioswales will be landscaped with native vegetation and will filter stormwater from the parking lot and other areas along the pond. Interpretive signs will be on site to provide educational information about the bioswales, wetlands and pond.

The clubhouse will be demolished down to the floor and rebuilt. The new space will include two programmable spaces for park district activities. The rooms will open into one large space with a kitchen for programs or activities that require a larger area. The north wall of the building will be constructed of mostly glass and will overlook the lake with access to the wrap-around deck.

Hitchcock Design Group (hitchcockdesigngroup.com) developed the plan for the renovations of Dolphin Lake Park and Clubhouse and Tower Contracting, LLC (tower-contracting.com) was awarded the construction contract. The project is expected to be completed in Fall 2015. The total project budget is $3,250,000, less $400,000 which is coming from the 2014 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant.

Project designs and pictures are available at hfparks.com.

Dolphin Lake Park is located at 2700 W. 183rd Street, Homewood, IL.