Fishel Park
Grove Street near Main Street
Amenities
| Drinking fountain | Picnic table |
| Picnic table | Play equipment |
| Veterans Memorial Pavilion | Permanent Restrooms |
Hours: Dawn to Dusk except evenings when permitted lighted activity (operational, artificial lighting) is occurring. The park will close immediately after lights are turned off until dawn the following day. No person shall remain in park system unless a permit is granted in advance. Security lighting shall not be considered operational, artificial lighting.
This park is located in the center of downtown on the north side of Grove Street a short distance west of Main Street. The park contains a play area that is both ADA accessible and CPSC compliant. There is a large band shell that is used for movie presentations and evening concerts during the summer months and is extremely popular with district residents. The park also contains a passive area that is attractively landscaped with mature vegetation and seating areas.
History
The Downers Grove Lions Club acquired the Fishel Park property for use as a public park in 1944 and subsequently deeded the property to the Village before the Park District took ownership in 1972. The name Fishel Park is in honor of former Downers Grove Mayor, Newell Fishel. The previous band shell was never officially named by a Park Board.
Band Shell Construction Updates
Project Summary
Project Contact - Todd Reese, Director of Parks - 630-963-1304 or treese@dgparks.org
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March 21, 2011 – Masonry block walls complete. Installation of structural steel commenced the week of March 14th and will be completed by March 30th, followed by installation of the decorative metal roof. Installation of the natural limestone exterior will commence March 28th. Plumbing and electrical work is on-going. The project remains on schedule for completion early this summer. |
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May, 2011 – Installation of structural steel complete. Ongoing work includes installation of the metal roof and the natural limestone exterior veneer, plus interior plumbing and electrical work. The project remains on schedule for completion early this summer. |
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June, 2011 – Installation of the limestone veneer is nearly complete. Ongoing work includes window installation of the two towers, exterior trims and finishes, installation of interior electrical and plumbing fixtures in the restrooms, placement of the concrete stage and sidewalks, and site restoration. The project remains on schedule for the Grand Opening on June 21, 2011. |
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June 21, 2011 – Bandshell Grand Opening Ceremony and Concert! |
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