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Bensenville to buy remainder of Mohawk Park from school district for neighborhood green space
Summary
The village approved an ordinance to purchase remaining Mohawk Park land from Bensenville School District #2 to create walking paths, playground equipment and a dog park on the north end; the vote was unanimous.
The Bensenville Village Board voted unanimously July 28 to approve an ordinance authorizing purchase of the remaining portion of Mohawk Park from Bensenville School District #2. Staff said the acquisition will provide green space and recreation opportunities for the north end of town.
A staff presenter explained the back story: the old Mohawk School was torn down after which a community-built playground remained underused. "So we're gonna buy it and give the people up there some green space so they can have a walking path and playground equipment and a place to play," the presenter said. Board members had no substantive edits; the motion passed on a 6–0 roll call.
Why it matters: the purchase aims to address a lack of parks on the village's north side and allow village-led improvements such as a walking path and potential dog park. The agreement follows a 2024 transaction that already converted part of the property to a stormwater retention pond for the Brown Gate subdivision. The board did not identify funding sources in the discussion beyond the motion; details on closing dates and implementation timelines were not specified.
