In the News

Crowley Park Rededication

GLENVIEW, IL, Saturday, June 28, 2008 – The newly renovated Catherine W. Crowley Park and new fieldhouse were rededicated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the park today. The event was attended by Park Board members and staff, Village officials, members of the Crowley family and other community representatives.

Construction of the new fieldhouse and other park renovations were undertaken after the original fieldhouse was burned down by vandals in 2005. Formerly known as Huber Lane Park, the park was renamed in 2003 to honor Catherine W. Crowley, the first woman to serve on the Glenview Park Board and who completed five full six-year terms for a total of 30 years of dedicated service to the community.

Renovation of the park and construction of the new fieldhouse were overseen by SRBL Architects and AT Associates under the supervision of park district land architect Ken Wexler who served as project manager.

Project costs of approximately $900,000 were funded through $215,000 in insurance proceeds, a $162,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund (OSLAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, a $50,000 legislative line item from the State of Illinois secured by Illinois State Representative Beth Coulson, and $460,000 in developer donation funds.

Amenities at the renovated park include a new energy efficient fieldhouse, covered picnic facilities and grill, playground area with walkways and paths, two bocce ball courts, and seating areas with a drinking fountain and bike rack. The park is located 749 Huber Lane in Glenview.