Neighborhood Meetings

Schaumburg Park District is preparing to replace the steel sheet piling currently protecting the shoreline of the pond at Gray Farm Park. This important project will help reduce erosion and improve the long-term health of the shoreline.

In recent years, we’ve had great success using a variety of shoreline stabilization techniques at Volkening Lake, Colony Lake and Meineke Park. We plan to use similar methods at Gray Farm Park. These include:

• Vinyl sheeting: A long-lasting alternative to steel that resists rust and corrosion.
• Native plantings: We will regrade the shoreline to create a gentle slope, then plant a 5- to 20-foot-wide ribbon of native vegetation. These deep-rooted plants help hold soil in place and enhance the shoreline with seasonal color and texture.
• Stone riprap: Strategic placement of stone around stormwater inlets and outlets will protect vulnerable areas from erosion.

We invite you to learn more and share your input at a community Open House on April 22, held at the Jerry Handlon Administration Building (235 E. Beech Drive) or via Zoom from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Click here for the Zoom meeting link.

Written comments are also welcome. Feel free to fill out the comment form here and let us know what you think. For more information, please call Todd King, Director of Parks and Planning, at 847-985-2115 during normal business hours.

Thank you for your continued support of our parks.

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