New Park, Splash Pad For Bolingbrook Park District

BOLINGBROOK, IL — The Bolingbrook Park District will expand its offerings with a new park opening this spring in the Sawgrass subdivision. In addition to the new park, the park district will also open a new spray pad at Central Park, also in the spring.

"We are excited for these projects that have been in development this past year," Bolingbrook Park District Executive Director Mike Selep told Patch.

Selep said the spray pad at Central Park will be opening in the late spring, across from the skate park. Central Park is at 201 Recreation Drive.

"[The spray pad] contains 16 spray features as well as shade structures, benches and picnic tables," Selep said. "Plans are for it to be open on a daily basis during the late spring and summer months. This makes a great addition."

Not only will the spray pad open in the spring, but the park district will celebrate its newest park, Jerry Hix Park, on April 26. Located in the Sawgrass subdivision, Selep said the park was developed by Pulte Homes and then transferred to the park district in October.

The park is a 4.84 parcel of open space, and has a playground, walking trails, open green space, pavilion/shelter, picnic tables and basketball court, Selep said.

The dedication for the park will begin at 9:45 a.m. on April 26, followed by the Bolingbrook Arbor Day Tree Planting celebration at 10 a.m.