Clarkson Park Renovation

Read the October 2020 Update to learn about the Clarkson Park Renovation.

Clarkson Park construction bids were awarded on August 24, 2020 to Hacienda Landscaping and Kaminski Architects. The project started with demolition of the playground and picnic shelter in September and is expected to be completed in April, 2021. Construction fencing is up around the playground, picnic shelter and bathrooms. These areas will be inaccessible during the project.

Project Development/History

The Northfield Park District was notified in February, 2019 that we have been awarded an OSLAD (Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant) from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $400,000 for the Clarkson Park Master Plan redevelopment. The redevelopment of Clarkson Park was the number one priority established by the Park Board of Commissioners. 

Planning is ongoing with the goal of starting construction in 2020. You can see the current Clarkson Park renovation conceptual drawing below.

Clarkson Park Bids -- deadline May 13, 2020 by 11AM. Bid approvals on May 18. More info

May Bid Results

Village Approval Meetings 

Plan and Zoning Commission meeting: June 3, 2019, 7PM, Northfield Village Hall

Zoning Board of Appeals meeting: June 5, 2019, 7PM, Northfield Village Hall

Architectural Commission meeting: June 10, 2019, 7PM, Northfield Village Hall

Plan and Zoning Commission meeting: September 3, 2019, 7PM, Northfield Village Hall

Architectural Commission meeting: September 9, 2019, 7PM, Northfield Village Hall

Village Board meeting: September 17, 2019, 7PM, Northfield Village Hall

Architectural Commission meeting: October 7, 2019, 7PM, Northfield Village Hall

Village Board meeting: October 15, 2019, 7PM, Northfield Village Hall

Community Open Houses were held on:

Saturday, May 18, 10-11:30AM, Clarkson Lodge

Wednesday, May 22, 6:30-8:00PM, Clarkson Lodge

Thursday, May 30, 6:30-8:00PM, Clarkson Lodge

Concept Drawing

Clarkson Park Concept Drawing

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Meeting Minutes

On April 22, 2017 the Northfield Park District hosted a community meeting to discuss improvements to Clarkson Park.

View Meeting Minutes