After being awarded a $384,500 matching grant from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program, the Huntley Park District will be facilitation the renovation of Ol' Timers Park, enhancing recreational opportunities for the community.

The renovation of Ol' Timers Park is a key component of the district's comprehensive plan to enhance and expand recreational facilities, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the Huntley community. The project is slated to begin in late 2025, with completion anticipated in 2026.

 Project outline:

• Playground, Sand Volleyball Demo started May 1 - May 5
• Installation of new playground to start May 11 
• Completion of new playground June 2 weather depending
• Site Work and Earth Moving start approx. June 2 weather depending
• Park construction through September 1 weather depending

Estimated completion: Fall 2026

November 1 - (8) Pickleball Courts will be added to Deicke Park & Tennis and Baksetball Court added to Coach's Park

More updates to follow.

Estimated completion: Winter 2026

Construction slated to take place between September 1 - December 1, 2026.

More updates to follow.

Estimated completion: Spring 2026.

Project performed by Helm Mechanical, where the original pool heaters will be updated to new and more efficient heater.
Estimated to be completed by May 15, 2026.
 

Adding 60 trees to various park by September 2026.

Breaking ground in Spring of 2027 - Phase 1 of OSLAD Grant.

Project completed in January 2026.
 

 Project outline:

• One fully artificial turf field [infield & outfield] Field A (Amazon Field).

• Infield turf on the following fields. Outfields will remain natural grass.

  • Field B (ARG Field)

  • Field C (TruGreen Field)

  • Field D (Niko's Field).

• Backstop wall with padding.

• Backstop post and netting.

• New fencing.

• Fields E and F will get new infield mix.

Project Completed: March 2026

Added 60 tree to various park by September 2026.

In conjunction with the recently passed referendum, the Huntley Park District will be updating the paving of parking lots surrounding the Park District REC Center and Deicke Community Building in the fall of 2025. Updating these parking lots will ensure increased accessibility and improved infrastructure for waterflow and maintenance for the future. 
 

 Project outline:

• REC Center West Parking Lot - North Half (estimated dates: 8/18 - 9/19)

• Stingray Bay Parking Lot ADA Accessibility addition (estimated dates: 9/15 - 9/19)

• REC Center West Parking Lot - South Half (estimated dates: 10/6 - 11/14)

• REC Center Wouth Parking Lot (estimated dates: 10/6 - 10/31)

• Deicke Park Community Building Parking Lot (estimated dates: 10/13 - 11/14)

• REC Center Northeast Drop Off Drive Aisle & Employee Parking Lot (estimated dates: 10/13 - 11/14)

• Stingray Bay Handicap Parking Spots (estimated dates: 10/20 - 11/14)

Completed February 2026.

Weiss Park was built in 2001 and is located in the Southwind subdivision, located north of Reed Road between Haligus and Lakewood. This park is designed for children ages 2-5 and 5-12 (dependent on playground zone).

Completed April 2025 by IPS.

Completed April 2025 by Herrera Construction.

Completed May 2024

Cottontail Park was built in 1998 and is located in the Southwind subdivision, located north of Reed Road between Haligus and Lakewood. This park is designed for children ages 2-12

Completed March 2024 by Safeway Tuckpointing.

Completed February 2024.
REC Center security system updated, completed by ADS.