Randolph Park
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
The parcel occupied by Randolph Park and the adjacent open parcel to the east at Randolph and Oak Park Avenue were acquired by Village of Oak Park in 1924. Randolph Park was conveyed to the Park District by quit-claim deed in 2006 and the property to the east was transferred in 2009, doubling the size of the park. This land and other similar strips along Randolph Street were set aside for rail stations along the “dummy line railroad” into Chicago that was never developed. Improvements to this park were made in 2010, including replacement of the playground equipment.
A site master plan for Randolph Park, including the land east of the alley, was completed in 2009, and updated in 2018, with $400,000 allocated for master plan improvements in 2010. These improvements included: replacement of the playground equipment, benches, and trash receptacles. The adjacent District-owned parcel to the east of the playground received improvements to create a passive area with benches, chess tables and landscaping. The alley also received upgrades to create a link between the two sides of the park. A donation was received from the adjacent apartment owner to fund the ornamental fencing and gates near their property. In 2020, the Park District installed its first outdoor fitness pieces. Also minor improvements were made to the west side by adding man-made mounds, friendship swing, and a cozy dome.
