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Crainville closes Village Park while board reviews ADA compliance and explores options
Summary
The board closed Village Park after determining it is not ADA‑compliant and will evaluate costs (described as "several thousand dollars") and whether the donated land can legally be sold; the park is closed, a sign will be posted and the porta‑potty removed while the board investigates.
Sam Jones told the board that Village Park is not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that bringing it into compliance will cost the Village "several thousand dollars." Because the park sits on donated land, the board said it must investigate whether the Village has authority to sell the property. Until a decision is reached the park will be closed, a sign will be posted at the gate and the porta‑potty removed.
Board members did not set a dollar estimate beyond the phrase "several thousand dollars," nor did they adopt a plan to fund repairs during the Feb. 10 meeting. The board indicated it will investigate legal and financial options before deciding whether to repair, retain or sell the park property.
