CHILDERLEY PARK RENOVATION UPDATES

With warmer weather on the horizon, staff will be on-site starting June 5 resuming construction work on the park. Throughout the course of the renovation project, please visit this page to see pictures and updates of the progress.  We look forward to sharing each milestone reached in the development of this important community resource.

Some of the improvements include:

  • New playground design for ages five through 12, featuring bright color play pieces
  • Designated play area for ages two to five.
  • Synthetic safety surface
  • New 1/3 Mile Looped Path
  • New shaded plaza space
  • New Bocce court

Childerley Park consists of 12.7 acres and is located at 506 McHenry Road.

Site Map:

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Playground Renderings:

Park Updates

September 18, 2023

Construction of the seat wall was started around the perimeter of the play area. An underground culvert was installed and is ready for the installation of the new asphalt surface. A base was also installed for the rubber surface.

September 11, 2023

Additional play structures were installed including the climbing wall, suspending bridge, spiral pole, and rotating seat. Staff has started surfacing the playground area.

September 5, 2023

The main frames and play pieces, including the slides, spider climber, and shade structures have been installed. Staff continues to install additional play pieces around the playground area.

August 28, 2023

Staff continues to install the Childerley Park playground, including the slides, shade structures, and spider climber. The site is being prepared to begin construction of the walking path that will circle the park.

August 21, 2023

The new playground is taking shape.  The main frames that will support the swings, slides, play pieces, and shade structures are now being installed.

August 16, 2023

Concrete pouring is near completion.  Installation of the new playground is now underway.

August 7, 2023

Staff continues to work on leveling the area and framing the foundation ring where the playground will be built for additional concrete pouring.

July 31, 2023

Staff continues to work on leveling the area and framing for concrete pouring.

July 24, 2023

Staff continues to work on framing and pouring concrete around the perimeter of the playground.

July 17, 2023

Staff continues to work on forming and pouring concrete for the patio and playground.

July 11, 2023

Staff continues to work on leveling the area around the shelter building, and framing the foundation ring where the playground will be built for concrete pouring.

July 3, 2023

The sides of the new bocce ball court were completed and new benches were installed.  Concrete was also poured around the shelter areas, and the rest of the sidewalk and path toward the new playground area continue to be framed.

June 26, 2023

District staff spent the last two weeks on concrete and forming work, including pouring concrete for the sidewalks and the sides of the new bocce ball court. Additionally, the new bench pads and shelter areas have been framed out for concrete.

June 20, 2023

June 2, 2023

Staff completed prepping and forming sides for the new bocce ball court.