Understandably, it is a big undertaking that requires both balancing community needs and desires. We d like to share with you some of the information these subcommittees, consultants, architects and a citizens task force have unearthed to date. There is greater demand for recreation programming in La Grange than can be provided by public and private suppliers. There is no affordable public swimming facility appropriate to serve a community of La Grange s size.
Most programming occurs in leased or borrowed spaces.
There are frequent waiting lists for early childhood and youth athletic programs due to limited space to hold classes. There is virtually no programming for Senior Citizens due to insufficient and inappropriate programming space. Purchasing land, if a sizeable enough parcel could be found, would be cost prohibitive. Indicated it will replace any parkland used for a community recreation center over time by purchasing small to large acreage as it becomes available and funding permits. Applied for a grant of over half million dollars to aid in the purchase of additional property adjacent to Denning Park.