Title
Evergreen View Park OSLAD Grant Application Conceptual Plan
History
The Village is pursuing an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant for Evergreen View Park, with a maximum reimbursable award of up to $600,000 per agency for the 2026 cycle. On August 18, 2025, the Board approved an agreement with Planning Resources Inc. (PRI) to develop a conceptual plan, budget estimate, and assist with the grant application process.
As part of the park development effort, Village staff along with PRI, held two public engagement meetings and created an online survey to gather feedback on the redevelopment of Evergreen View Park with a splash pad. While generally well received, opinions on the inclusion of a splash pad were divided.
On September 2, 2025, the concept was presented to the Committee of the Whole to gather feedback from the Board. The Board requested developing two park renovation plans, one with and one without a splash pad, and gauging additional feedback from residents living close to Evergreen View Park.
Utilizing input from the initial community meetings, PRI developed two concepts (attached), one with a splash pad and one without. Both concepts retain core amenities identified as resident priorities, including age_specific playgrounds, swings, and a pavilion, all of which are scheduled for replacement in 2025 and 2026 independent of the park improvement plan outcome.
Staff launched a follow_up survey comparing the two conceptual plans and gauging interest in specific elements to potentially include in the park redevelopment. Postcards with a QR code to the survey were mailed to 908 homes within 1500 feet of the park. Additionally, signs with the survey link were placed at the park. The survey remained open until September 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Survey results (attached) indicate that Evergreen View residents within 1,500 feet of the park expressed a clear preference for a neighborhood-scaled park that emphasizes natural character, playground upgrades, shade and green space. There was broad support for pickleball courts, a putting green, and frisbee golf baskets. While there was not support for the inclusion of a splash pad and soccer field, primarily due to concerns about traffic, parking, and neighborhood safety, there was support for a splash pad at Centennial Park Aquatic Center and other parks better equipped to handle a destination feature.
Staff seek Board input and guidance on which option to include in the OSLAD grant application and future redevelopment of Evergreen View Park. The grant application is due and will be submitted by the September 30, 2025 deadline.
Financial Impact
Funds have been included in the 2026 capital improvement and Public Works budgets for improvements and the redevelopment of Evergreen View Park. The OSLAD Grant application will
seek $600,000.00 in reimbursable funding in support of this project.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Conceptual Plan that does not include a splash pad, as part of the Village’s 2026 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant for the redevelopment of Evergreen View Park;
AND,
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review.