ARLINGTON HEIGHTS — The Arlington Heights Park District received a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to help continue its ongoing improvements to Recreation Park, State Senator Ann Gillespie announced.

“Recreation Park is one of our community’s oldest parks, serving as the site for family recreation and outdoor events for years,” said Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights). “This funding will help the park district continue improvements, making it a more vibrant and accessible area for all to enjoy.”

The Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants, administered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, help communities fund land acquisition and development for parks and outdoor recreation projects. Since it was established, OSLAD has awarded nearly $585 million for park projects throughout Illinois.

Nearly $55 million in grants were awarded to 111 local parks across Illinois. The Arlington Heights Park District was awarded $600,000 for the second phase of their Recreation Park project, which includes improvements to the ballfield, basketball court and pathways.

Visit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website for more information on the OSLAD grants.