The capital budget authorizes and provides the basis for control of expenditures for the acquisition of significant Park District assets and the construction of all capital facilities. The Arlington Heights Park District develops and annually updates a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Capital Budget appropriations lapse at the end of the fiscal year, however, they are rebudgeted until the project is complete. As capital improvement projects are completed, the operations of these facilities are funded in the operating budget.
Capital Improvement Project Guidelines
The Project Must:
- Have a monetary value of at least $20,000
- Have a life of at least three years
- Result in the creation of a fixed asset, or the revitalization of a fixed asset
Included within the Above Definition of a Capital Project are the Following Items:
- Construction of new facilities
- Remodeling or expansion of existing facilities
- Purchase, improvement and development of land
- Operating equipment and machinery for new or expanded facilities
- Planning and engineering costs related to specific capital improvements
The Arlington Heights Park District prides itself on engaging the community throughout its Capital Improvements Plan process. Whether it’s the replacement of a playground or the development of a renovated or new facility, residents are invited and encouraged to provide their input and comments. The Park District proactively notifies residents by letters and signage when meetings are scheduled to discuss improvements planned at “their” neighborhood park.
Current Capital Improvement Projects
The Recreation Park Project is currently in the planning and development stages. We expect to have timelines and finalized designs for Phase 1 soon! Information regarding the project will be communicated as they become available through our website, social media, email newsletter and more.
The Arlington Ridge Center first opened its doors to the community over five years ago, and since then, we’ve welcomed more than 12,000 members! Our continued growth has created an exciting opportunity to transform the Arlington Ridge Center to create additional space and opportunities to serve you and your family’s needs.
ARC will remain open during construction, though certain areas may be impacted. Expected start of the project is Spring 2025, with completion in Fall/Winter 2025. Thank you for your patience while we focus on best maintaining ARC for residents today and for generations to come!
The upcoming ARC project features:
- Lobby Renovation
- Reconfiguration of Aquatic Locker Rooms
- Two Story Addition for Programming and Fitness Classes
- Two Private Family Changing Rooms with Showers Located Right off the Pool
- Outdoor Basketball Court Relocation
Centennial Park Project
We are pleased to share that Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced that AHPD has been awarded a $600,000 OSLAD Grant for a major revitalization project at Centennial Park. The initiative will enhance the park with the following upgrades:
• Updated fishing pier and overlook
• A new playground
• New outdoor fitness equipment
• A new shelter
• New game tables
• Improved ballfields
• Enhanced pathways and seating areas
Heritage Park Basketball Courts | Coming in 2025
Basketball Courts paving portion is complete. Old courts were torn out and repaved with reinforcement materials to help them last longer. Basketball hoops and goals to be installed. Once finished, color coating will be applied to complete the courts.
Creekside Park Sport Courts | Coming in 2025
Sport Court paving portion is complete. Old sport court was removed and replaced with fresh asphalt that uses special reinforcement to prevent future cracking. Basketball hoops, goals and tennis nets to be installed. Once finished, color coating will be scheduled and applied to finish the project.
Prairie Park Improvements | Completed
New ADA concrete ramps, benches, and farm-themed playground were installed. Sealcoating of all paths and the parking lot were completed.
Dryden Pickleball Courts | Coming in Spring 2025
Acoustical fabric will be installed on the fence to buffer noise for nearby residents in Spring 2025.
