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