UPCOMING MEETINGS

Betty Russell Community Park – Concept Design Reveal & Feedback

Wednesday - April 15th, 2026

6:00PM - 7:00PM

You shared your ideas, now help guide what comes next!

Join us at Betty Russell Community Park for our first public meeting in the Master Plan process, where you’ll get a look at the preliminary concept design created from your feedback.

This meeting is your opportunity to help refine the vision, prioritize key features, and ensure the final plan reflects what matters most to you and your community.

Wednesday, April 15
6:00pm
Betty Russell Community Park (indoor shelter)

DATE & TIME

Wed, April 15, 2026

6:00PM - 7:00PM

LOCATION

Betty Russell Park

5300 Pinewood Road

Gurnee, IL 60031


PROJECT SCHEDULE

Phase 1 : Project Programming (January 20 - March 6, 2026)

Stakeholder Engagement: February 18-20 

Community Input Survey: February 18 - March 3

Input Review & Program Finalizing: March 3-6

Phase 2 : Preliminary Concept Master Plan Design Phase (March 9 - April 21, 2026)

Prepare 2 Concept Design Options 

Resident Presentation: April 15 - 6pm at Betty Russell Park

Board Presentation: April 21 - 7pm at Viking Park

Phase 3: Final Draft Master Plan Design Phase (April 22 - May 19, 2026)

Revise 1 Concept Design 

Resident Presentation: May 13, 2026 - 6pm at Betty Russell Park

Board Presentation: May 19, 2025 - 7pm at Viking Park

Phase 4 : Final Master Plan Design Phase (May 20 - July 1, 2026)

Finalize Concept Design and Supporting Materials

Resident Presentation: June 10, 2026 - 6pm at Betty Russell Park

Board Presentation: June 16, 2025 - 7pm at Viking Park

Phase 5 : OSLAD Application to IDNR (July 1 - September 30, 2027)

Phase 6 : Phase 1 Construction Documentation & Permitting (April - October 2028)

Phase 7 : Phase 1 Construction (Summer 2029)