Plainfield Park District Acquires Park Previously Owned By Wheatland Township

PLAINFIELD, IL — The Plainfield Park District has a new plot of land under its umbrella.

In an intergovernmental transfer, the Plainfield Park District acquired Wheatland Community Park, which was previously owned by Wheatland Township.

The five-acre park, located on 127th Street, about half a mile east of Route 59, will be combined with Springs at 127th to create a nine-acre community park.

The park district developed Springs at 127th in March to include a dog park, fitness stations, a pollinator garden and landscape improvements, among other offerings. The project was funded by an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Wheatland Park consists of a baseball field, large gazebo, playground, baseball court, soccer field, walking path and parking lot.

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"Anytime two government agencies can come together for the good of the community, it's a great thing," Plainfield Park District Executive Director Carlo Capalbo said in a statement. "Wheatland Park, combined with our Springs at 127th development, creates a really nice, nine-acre community park in the northeast quadrant of our District."

Park district staff conducted a site analysis and audit of Wheatland Park and will incorporate the area into its 5-year plan, officials said. Updates will include new signage, playground maintenance and other needed safety improvements.

"The Wheatland Community Park is such a great space for families," Wheatland Township Supervisor Michael Crowner said in a statement. "I am excited that under the management of the Plainfield Park District that this important community asset will be able to be improved and expanded upon."