Capital Development Plan
The Capital Development Plan (CDP) is how Batavia Park District thoughtfully manages and funds long-term development and revitalization projects.
Planning Today for the Community Spaces of Tomorrow
The Capital Development Plan (CDP) is how Batavia Park District thoughtfully manages and funds long-term development and revitalization projects. Since its beginning in 2001, this strategic plan has guided major improvements across our parks, helping bring community-driven priorities to life. The first-generation plan completed 16 of 18 priority projects through a $4.1 million bond, earning its “Growing with Batavia… One Park at a Time” title and setting the stage for the second-generation plan. The CDP ensures our parks, community centers, paths, and facilities evolve with the needs of Batavia—enhancing accessibility, modernizing infrastructure, and enriching recreational spaces for everyone.
Capital Development Five Year Plan
2026 Park and Planning Highlights
Fox Trail Park:
- Design & Engineering
- Construction
- Playground Design & Engineering
Mahoney Creek Tributary Improvements: (TBD)
Riverwalk Turf Installation
Hall Quarry Beach:
- Themed slides
- Epoxy Flooring
Lacher Maintenance Facility upgrades:
- Floor grate replacement
Managed Access and Security Cameras
- Installation
Shannon Hall Flooring
2025 Park and Planning Highlights
Callahan Community Center Remodel:
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- Design & Engineering
- Construction
Clark Island Master Plan:
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- Skate Park Renovation:
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- Design & Engineering
- Construction
- Fitness Court
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- Skate Park Renovation:
Coffin Bank roof replacement:
- Design & Engineering
- Construction
Depot Pond Water Raking:
- Consultation
- Raking
South Mill Creek Community Park:
- Turf replacement
Hall Quarry Beach parking lot sealcoat: ($20,000)
Mahoney Creek Tributary Improvements: (TBD)
Fabulous Fox Boat and Canoe Launch:
2024 Park and Planning Highlights
Clark Island Master Plan:
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- Design & Engineering
- Skate Park Renovation:
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- Design & Engineering
- Construction
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- Clark Island Park Construction
- OSLAD Grant $600,000 reimbursement
Demolition of 209 S. River Street
West Main Community Park Pickleball Courts
Callahan Community Center Remodel:
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- Design & Engineering
- Abatement
Paving improvements:
- Prairie and Lathem Park parking lot sealcoat
- Braeburn Park and Preserve parking lot resurfacing
- Big Woods Park sealcoat
- Engstrom Family Park parking lot sealcoat
Peg Bond Center roof replacement:
- Design & Engineering
- Construction
Lacher Maintenance Facility upgrades:
- Lighting
2023 Park and Planning Highlights
- Clark Island Recreation Area:
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- Design & Engineering
- Construction
- Design & Engineering
- Skate Park Renovation:
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- Design & Engineering
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Maintenance Facility Improvements:
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- Design & Engineering
- Parking lot renovation
Peace Bridge project
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- Design & Engineering
- Construction
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Resurfacing
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- South Mill Creek and Prairie & Lathem Tennis/Pickleball Courts
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Jones Meadow Path/Wetland Renovation
Hall Quarry Beach Fiber Line Installation
2022 Park and Planning Highlights
Park Updates:
- Walnut Park:
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- Design & Engineering
- Construction ranging from $175K to $190K
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Facilities Planning:
- Maintenance Facility: Needs Assessment
- Peg Bond Center/North Pavilion Design & Engineering
- Civic Center:
- HVAC Design & Engineering
- HVAC Installation
- Roof Installation
2021 Park and Planning Highlights
Hamlet Park:
- Design & Engineering
- Construction
Quarry Lot:
- Development/Engineering
- Landscaping & Fence Upgrades
- Full Construction including Chain Link Fencing
Shannon Hall:
- Redecoration D/E
- Construction
Path & Wetland Study:
- Jones Meadow
Miscellaneous:
- Peg Bond Center Addition Concept
- Lodge Roof Replacement D/E
- Peace Bridge Replacement Boards
- Two Sand Volleyball Courts at South Mill Creek
Global Impact: Where Our Old Playgrounds End Up
Thanks to partnerships with Kids Around the World, several retired Batavia playgrounds found new life in communities around the globe:
- Saratoga Park (parts) → Lebanon & Jamaica
- Millview Park → Botswana
- Engstrom Family Park (parts) → Lebanon & Jamaica
- Hartfield Park → Ecuador
- Fidler Farm → Philippines
- Prairie Path Park (parts) → Fiji & Nepal
These relocations align with the mission of Kids Around the World to “harvest locally, build globally,” using refurbished playgrounds to plant seeds of joy, creativity, and hope in communities where children need it most.
Why this matters
- Sustainable Reuse: Rather than ending up in landfills, playground components are given a second life—benefiting both local ecology and global communities.
- Global Connection: Through play, children across continents share experiences—bridging cultures and building resilience.
- Community Pride: Local families can feel proud knowing some of our parks continue to bring happiness around the world.
Park & Playground Replacement Schedule
The Playground Replacement Program ensures that, on average, Batavia receives two brand-new playgrounds annually. But what becomes of the retired ones? That’s where the inspiring work of Kids Around the World comes in. This Rockford-based nonprofit removes, refurbishes, and relocates playgrounds to underserved communities around the globe.
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Bids, Proposals and Auctions
The Batavia Park District regularly posts Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), and Statements of Interest (SOI) online for public review and download. These opportunities help us work with vendors, contractors, and service providers to improve our parks and programs. All formal bids and request for proposals are always published in our locl newspaper a minimum of (2) weeks prior to the bid opening date as a Public Notice.
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