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PARKS AND FACILITIES
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Lake in the Hills is home to 34 parks. The smallest is Kennedy Triangle at .13 of an acre and the largest
is Sunset Park Sports Complex at 125 acres. Our largest natural resource is the 240-acre Fen at
Barbara Key Park. Our parks also include over 5 miles of off-street bike paths. For a full listing of
parks, including park addresses and amenities, visit our Parks and Facilities page.
PARKS MASTER PLAN UPDATES
Earlier this year, the Village began creating a new Parks Master Plan to
establish clear priorities for the next five years and beyond while ensuring
our parks reflect our vibrant community's evolving needs and aspirations.
Guided by Hitchcock Design Group (HDG), our planning team has been hard
at work, leading us through the Connect Phase, a pivotal stage centered on
community engagement. We're thrilled to report that your voices have been
heard loud and clear.
Through a combination of methods, including an online survey, an in-person community meeting, and insightful
stakeholder group interviews, we've garnered invaluable feedback from residents. With over 500 responses to
the online survey alone, we're deeply grateful for your active participation and thoughtful input.
As we approach the next phase, HDG will collaborate closely with the Village to distill the wealth of insights
gathered into a comprehensive list of preliminary needs. Building upon these findings, we will work together to
develop strategic initiatives tailored to enhance our parks' offerings and experiences. These strategies will be
forecasted throughout the 5-year master plan, ensuring a structured approach to addressing our community's
priorities in a timely manner.
Looking ahead, the culmination of our efforts will be the compilation of this wealth of information into a
comprehensive booklet. This invaluable resource will serve as the blueprint for our Parks and Recreation
Department, guiding decision-making and investment priorities for years to come. Ultimately, this document
will be presented to the Village Board for adoption later this year, cementing its role as a vital planning tool to
shape the future of our beloved recreational spaces.
As we move forward, your continued engagement and support remain essential. Together, we're laying the
groundwork for a brighter, more inclusive future for recreation in our Village. Stay tuned to this page for further
updates.
For any inquiries or further information about the Parks Master Plan, feel free to reach out to our Director of
Parks & Recreation, Randy Splitt, at rsplitt@lith.org.