Weigh In On Future Of Techny Prairie Park In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — Many of the amenities at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, which was built in 2006, are "are reaching the end of their useful life," according to Northbrook Park District officials. To that end, Northbrook residents will have several chances to give input in person and online about the future of the 113-acre public park.

"Techny Prairie Park and Fields is one of our most treasured and well-used parks," Northbrook Park District Executive Director Chris Leiner recently said. "Many of its features have served the community well for nearly 20 years, and now it's time to reinvest in them. We're not looking to reinvent the wheel — we're focused on taking care of what we have and making something good even better. Community input will help ensure that any updates reflect what matters most to the people who use this park every day."

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The park district will offer the following three opportunities for community members to learn more about the park and share their thoughts about potential improvements.

• A one-hour community meeting led by project consultants at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at Techny Prairie Activity Center (Prairie Room), 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook.
• A community drop-in style open house during National Night Out from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Meadowhill Aquatic Center, 1501 Maple Avenue, Northbrook.
• An online survey available through Wednesday, Aug. 6.

The busy community park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including baseball and
softball fields, batting cages, turf athletic fields, fishing, golf, shelters, picnic areas, a playground,
restrooms, a sled hill, naturalized areas and 2.4 miles of walking paths.

As part of the process, the park district is considering submitting an application for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help fund a potential renovation.

For more information, visit the park district's Improving Community Spaces page or call 847- 291-2993.