Fox Park & Center
Continued investment in our parks and facilities is critical to the District’s mission. The Park Board’s policy states that each park site plan will be revisited and updated within a 10-year period. The Park District is in the process of revisiting each park site plan per this policy in order to identify additional park amenities desired by our residents, to budget strategically for these improvements and to be prepared for grant opportunities.
If you have questions or would like to provide feedback on park plans currently in progress, please contact Bill Hamilton, Superintendent of Parks & Planning. (opens email app)
Current Plan
Past Plans
Acquired in 1922, Fox Park is named after William H. Fox, who served on the Park Board of Commissioners from 1919-1925. It includes a recreation center built in 1966.
The site master plan for Fox Park was completed in January 2007, and updated in 2014. Center improvements completed in 2008, included: making the restrooms ADA accessible and creating both interior and exterior access, upgrading restroom fixtures, upgrading ventilation systems, replacing railings, remodeling the kitchen and activity space, adding storage space, creating a customer service kiosk, improving common areas, and reorganizing office workspace. Master plan improvements to the north end of the park, completed in spring 2009, included new creative play equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12 years and updated whale splash pad with added accessibility, a ramp to gain access to the restrooms, a new north entranceway to the center, a walkway all the way around the center, and a renovated entryway plaza on the south side of the center with additional seating. Other improvements included benches, drinking fountains, bicycle racks, landscaping, and lighting. The “sunken area” was brought up to grade in order to accommodate these features and create accessibility. In 2011, the windows for the center were replaced. Ballfield improvements were made to the backstops, player and spectator areas, and seating during 2014. Additionally, bench seating was added to the perimeter of the park, shaded seating at the sand play area, and irrigation was installed for the sports field. In 2016, the retaining walls and entry steps were renovated to match existing with new walls, structure, railings and copings.
