About Palatine Park District Projects
In an effort to keep our parks and facilities accessible and safe for all residents, and to accommodate the needs of the community, various construction projects are necessary from time to time. Below are the construction projects recently completed or currently underway.
Wally Degner Park Playground Replacement
Last Update: October 13, 2025 –
Design is finalized with playground removal and construction later this year.
Thank you to everyone for their input.
See the winning results on the Playground Projects page.
The Grove – New Playground
Last Update: October 13, 2025 –
Design is finalized and construction will begin later this year.
Thank you to everyone for their input.
See the winning results on the Playground Projects page.
Cedar Park Playground
Last Update: October 30, 2024 –
Cedar Park playground will be closed starting Wednesday 9/18 for removal and replacement.
Playground open for use as of 10/19
Celtic Park – Artificial Turf Replacement
Last Update: September 19, 2024 –
Project started on Friday July 12th.
All turf covering has been removed.
The Contractor will start fine grading the subbase before installing the new turf.
Palatine Trail Update
Last Update: April 23, 2024 –
Palatine Trail along Illinois Avenue was successfully updated.
Eagle Park Playground
Last Update: February 8, 2024 –
Eagle Park Playground has been completely renovated and is open for play! Special thanks to Kids Around The World for their removal and recycling of the previous playground.
Birchwood Recreation Center Elevator
Last Update: January 3, 2024 –
Birchwood Recreation Center Elevator project has concluded. Operations have resumed as normal.
Hamilton North Parking Lot
Last Update: April 23, 2024 –
Hamilton North Parking Lot has been completed.
Community Center Gym Floor
Last Update: January 3, 2024 –
Community Center Gym Floor has completely resurfaced, repainted, and refinished. It now features basketball courts, volleyball courts, and pickleball courts. New bleachers and gym divider has been added as well.
Meadowlark Renovation Plans
Last Update: October 13, 2025 –
Phase One plans for Meadowlark Park
Meadowlark Playground open as of 10/28
Construction still in progress.
Osage Park Playground
Last Update: January 3, 2024 –
Osage Park Playground has been completely renovated and is open for play! Special thanks to Kids Around The World for their removal and recycling of the previous playground.
Palatine Trail Repaving
Last Update: January 3, 2024 –
Palatine Trail Repaving along Dundee Rd and near Dutch Schultz Park has concluded. Trail is open!