Project Summary
In 2024, new improvements are coming to Winnemac Park, including a fully renovated baseball diamond, refurbished tennis courts, and a new pickleball space, as well as upgraded lighting and pathways.
Project Overview
- Neighborhood: Ravenswood
- Zip Code: 60625
- Scope and boundaries: Winnemac Park, 5100 N Leavitt Street
- Timeline: Summer-Fall 2024
Status: In progress
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Scope & Design
Winnemac Park Improvements
Winnemac Park is undergoing a $1.5M improvement project, including the renovation of the Winnemac Park Baseball Diamond. Local community input has informed the design plan, which will include the grading and replacement of the existing infield with a new artificial turf baseball infield and new stormwater improvements. By incorporating stormwater mitigation improvements, the field will drain water properly, and minimize the impact on availability for field play. In addition to the new field, batting cages, player benches, sports lighting, ADA accessible pathways and bleachers will round-out the new amenities coming to the baseball diamond bookended by two schools.
Additional improvements include renovations to the two existing tennis courts that will provide for new ADA pathway paving, improved drainage, and new pickleball striping on the east tennis court.
Project Goals
- Create accessible playing area for Amundsen High School, Chappel Elementary School, and recreational groups
- Correct field drainage issues
- Improve ADA-accessibility
- Renovate community play spaces
Design Exhibits
- TBA
Project Features
- Newly renovated baseball diamond, include the grading and replacement of the existing infield with a new artificial turf
- Stormwater drainage improvements
- Renovations to the two existing tennis courts, including new pickleball striping on the east tennis court
- New ADA-accessible pathway paving
Timeline & Construction Updates
Project Timeline
Construction is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2024, with work to be completed by the end of the year.
- Bidding: Spring 2024
- Construction: Spring 2024
- Estimated Completion: Fall 2024
Construction Updates
5/31/24: Milling of the tennis courts began in May 2024. Construction fencing is expected to go up in mid-June as the Winnemac Turf Field project project gets underway. The Park District anticipates substantial competition by November 2024, with the project finished by the end of 2024.
Engagement
Community Meetings
No current meetings scheduled, but community members wishing to get more involved can visit the Winnemac Park Advisory Council website.
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