The Round Lake Area Park District has allocated capital funds for several park and facility improvement projects. Updates regarding the status of projects will be posted here as improvements progress.

Recently Completed Projects

Hero Park: This all-inclusive playground opened in Summer of 2025.  Find more details about Hero Park HERE 

East End Park: A new playground was installed in Fall of 2025.

 

Asphalt Projects

The Park District maintains approximately 1.3 million square feet of asphalt pavement throughout the District and budgets annually for replacement and seal coating. Each year pavement is assessed and a priority list is created for replacement projects. Seal coating is completed as per scheduled with main building parking lots on a 3-year rotation and other parking lots and trails on a 4- or 5-year rotation depending on usage.

Prescribed Burns

From Big Bluestem, Blackeyed Susan, Indian Grass, Switch Grass, and much more the Round Lake Area Park District continues to restore natural habitats. Prescribed burns can decrease competition from weeds, reduce the buildup of vegetative fuel, and increase plant vigor.