Atwood approves major multi-year upgrades for village park

ATWOOD, Ill. (WAND) — The village of Atwood approved a new development project for Atwood Park to build several new facilities in the area.

The project will span over the next three years and will include the construction of a new concession/pavilion building, a new playground area, a new T-ball diamond, additional parking, a dog park and pickleball courts.

The village said the estimated cost of phase one, which includes construction of the concession/pavilion building and the playground area, is estimated to cost $200,000.

According to the village, it will apply for a state grant to pay for 50% of the phase one cost. The village is also accepting private donations, with a total of $12,500 received so far.

People who donate a certain amount to this phase of the project will have their names placed on a donor's sign that will be installed on the new concession building. Donations can be dropped off at the Atwood village office or be mailed to the village.

More information can be found here.