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Centennial Park Amenities at Lake Sedgewick
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As you know, Centennial Park is one of the premier park facilities in Orland Park. The park has become a destination for activities all year round with cold weather activities at the ice rink, sled hill and the winter wonderland and warm weather attractions at the Centennial Park Aquatic Center, baseball and soccer fields, bike trails, fishing piers, boat launch and more.
The Recreation Department staff has been researching the possibility of expanding activities and activating Lake Sedgewick with pedal-boats and kayaks. For this first year the proposed season for these new activities would be Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend to correspond with Aquatic Center operations. The clerical staff at CPAC would process all payment for rentals working in conjunction with an attendant stationed at the Lake. Proposed hours for rentals will also correspond with the pool. Plans to add these amenities include the following initiatives for your consideration;
Staff proposes that the Village purchase two pedal boats (4 seat models) at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00. The four seat models will allow families or couples to participate in small groups which staff believes would make this outing more appealing.
Use of an exissting dock at the Lake is being researched by Parks and Facilities Director Frank Stec. A locking mechanism will be added to secure the boats when not in use. The work included will be funded through existing park development funds.
A partnership with Chicago Kayak is also being considered. This organization appears to be willing to provide kayaks to the Village for use by visitors to Centennial Park throughout the season. Staff is currently considering six kayaks that could be rented. Staff hopes to be able to secure both double and single seat kayaks. These kayaks will be secured away from the water Monday through Friday and after hours on weekends. In exchange for the ka...
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