As part of the 2024 Community Investment Program, the Oswegoland Park District is set to redevelop Prairie Point Center. The dated site and facilities will be transformed into an Administrative and Operations hub that will provide Park District staff with the necessary space and technology to continue delivering high-quality recreational services and maintaining the District’s 66 parks, 35 playgrounds, and over 1,290 acres of open space.
The existing facility, built in 1974 as a farm implement dealership, faced numerous challenges including no fire suppression system and lacking firewall, inadequate storage with dirt floor barns, ADA accessibility issues, and the need for mechanical updates to an aging building.
Consultants conducted a thorough analysis, including site visits, discussions with staff, and reviews of building and fire code requirements. Their findings indicated that a complete redevelopment would be more cost-effective than renovating the aging facility.
Project Plans
- Demolition of the existing administration and operations building and pole barns
- Construction of a new 11,000-square-foot administration building designed for current and future staff needs, with efficient space usage making it smaller than the current facility
- Construction of a new 15,000-square-foot park maintenance and operations building with an improved storage yard
- Expanded parking
Find out more about the Administration & Operations Center Redevelopment or view information on all 2024 Community Improvement Projects.
