Location
Downers Grove, IL
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Description
Located in southwest Downers Grove, Concord Square provides a variety of recreational activities for the neighboring residents and the community at large. A large, dry-bottom detention basin along Springside Avenue is heavily utilized for soccer practice and games. In addition, several other amenities are located in the park including a playground, and a recently resurfaced basketball court perched at the top of a large hill overlooking the detention basin.
Amenities
- Basketball Court
- Drinking Fountain
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Sled Hill
- Soccer Field
- 10.3 Acres
History
The property that is now Concord Square was first acquired by the Village of Downers Grove from Miller Builders and Gallagher & Henry. Its intended use was for park and/or school purposes, and as such, the property was conveyed to the Downers Grove Park District in April, 1978. In addition, the park is flanked on the north and east sides by an 80 foot wide NICOR Gas easement, which is currently maintained by the Park District and provides approximately 3 acres of additional open space immediately adjacent to the park.
Upcoming Improvements/Construction
The playground at Concord Square Park is getting a much-needed renovation! Removal of the existing equipment is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 31, with completion of the new playground and surfacing anticipated by Oct. 15. The playground will be closed during construction.
The current play equipment, installed in 2001, is now 25 years old and will be replaced with new equipment designed to serve children of varying ages. The new playground will feature a separate play structure specifically for preschool-age children ages 2 to 5, similar to many of the Park District’s other playgrounds, as well as two additional swings. Artificial turf grass play surfacing will also be installed, replacing the existing wood mulch and providing a more accessible and durable play surface. The current playground equipment will be donated to Kids Around the World, giving it the opportunity to continue serving children in another community.