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Northwest Oak Park residents urge halt to Field Playground renovation, ask village to convene intergovernmental meeting
Summary
Residents told the board they oppose a park district renovation at Field Playground that would remove century‑old trees and alter the tot lot and Van Bergen Fieldhouse; they urged the village to convene an intergovernmental meeting with District 97 and the Park District to identify less‑destructive alternatives.
Les Golden, a resident of northwest Oak Park, told trustees that neighborhood residents were surprised by a park district sign announcing renovations to Field Playground that would, he said, level a hill, remove large trees, alter the tot lot and change the historic Van Bergen Fieldhouse. Golden said neighbors organized a petition of about 300 signatures and submitted letters and other materials to the Park District but believe their…
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