Park News & Maintenance

Nelson Campus Playgrounds Closed

June 17, 2026  Nelson Campus will be undergoing new playground installations starting June 17- July 3. These dates can change due to weather.

If any questions or concerns, please call our office at (815) 485-3584, or contact Ken Stephens at [email protected].

Turtle Nests

June 4, 2026  As of June 3, two turtle nests have been identified at Crystal Springs Park. To help protect the nesting sites, fencing and caution signage have been installed to alert park visitors and prevent disturbance.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (815) 485-3584, or contact Ken Stephens at [email protected].

Cherry Hill Park Playground Now Open

May 23, 2026  Introducing the new & vibrant playground structure at Cherry Hill! This play area is now available to be enjoyed by the public.