Voters Will Have Say in Mokena Parks Funding

Plans for expansion and improvements to Mokena Community Park District facilities will be in the hands of voters Tuesday.

With voters’ approval, the park district would Issue $6,000,000 in bonds for expansion to the Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center for running, sports, fitness, and restrooms, as well as changes to Yunker Farm and the surrounding property. The bond issue will not increase property taxes for district residents.

At The Oaks, plans call for another gymnasium, two more multi-purpose rooms, a longer walking track above the gym, additional restrooms, and increased parking. At Yunker Farm, farm buildings will be restored, and new new garden plots added, along with a water splash pad, a dog park, restrooms, and a band shell with terraced lawn seating for concerts and other events.

Here’s what you’ll see on the ballot:

Shall the Mokena Community Park District, Will and Cook Counties, Illinois, construct a splash pad with shelter and restrooms, dog park, and band shell, repair and renovate to preserve the home and farm buildings and other improvements at the McGovney‑Yunker Farm Park and construct an addition and improvements to The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, and issue its bonds to the amount of $6,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?

Polls open at 6 a.m. Need to know where to vote? Use this tool to find your polling location.