Recreation Center Historical Stewardship Committee

Shaping the Future of Oak Park Parks

Taylor Park Site Master Plan Development
Currently work is beginning on the development of a site master plan for Taylor Park. The overall objective of a site plan is to provide “a framework or blueprint for future park renewal.”

Taylor Park, purchased by the Park District in 1914, was originally designed by renowned landscape architect Jens Jensen. At 11.75 acres, Taylor Park is the second largest park in the Park District system. Currently park features include a comfort station/restroom, tot lot, soccer field, tennis courts, picnic area, and sledding hill. In the 2006 Dogs in Oak Park Master Plan, it was recommended that Taylor Park be evaluated, during the Park District's master planning process, as a potential site for a permanent dog park.

Focus groups were held in mid-March to collect information on safety and security, buildings and grounds (focus group notes), passive space, sports and creative play (focus group notes). A focus group was also held with Park District staff (focus group notes).

The first community meeting to gather public input regarding the current and future use of Taylor Park was held on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7pm at Andersen Center, 824 N. Hayes (meeting notes). A PowerPoint presentation was delivered followed by an opportunity for participants to provide their input.

You are invited to complete the Taylor Park Site Plan Questionnaire which will be available at this website through Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

The second community meeting to collect additional public input was held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7pm at Andersen Center, 824 N. Hayes (meeting notes). A PowerPoint presentation was delivered and park amenities were discussed.

The third community meeting to discuss the development of the Taylor Park Site Plan will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 7pm at Andersen Center, 824 N. Hayes.

Please see the complete Taylor Park Site Plan schedule below and mark your calendar for future meeting dates.

The Park District of Oak Park values public input and feedback. To provide input or for further information, please contact Diane Stanke at (708) 725-2022 or dianes@oakparkparks.com.

Taylor Park Site Master Plan Schedule

Monday, April 7, 2008, 7 pm, Andersen Center, 824 N. Hayes
Community Meeting to collect information.

Monday, May 5, 2008, 7pm, Andersen Center, 824 N. Hayes
Community Meeting to collect additional public input.

Monday, May 19, 2008, 7 pm, Andersen Center, 824 N. Hayes
Community Meeting to present 3 draft concepts.

Monday, June 2, 2008, 7 pm, Andersen Center, 824 N. Hayes
Community Meeting to present draft recommendation.

Thursday, July 10, 2008, 7:30pm, Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield
Park Board Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss site plan recommendation.

Thursday, July 17, 2008, 7:30pm, Administrative Center, 218 Madison
Park Board Meeting to consider acceptance of plan.