BPD News

Only in Your State Article on the Butterfly Garden.
Written by Linze Rice, the article takes a nice look at the Butterfly Garden at Proksa Park. Check it out!
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Berwyn Selected to Receive $175,000 Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant
The Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) announced that it has been selected to receive a $175,000 grant from the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). ...
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Proksa Park Pathway Construction
The Berwyn Park District is partnering with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) on Green Infrastructure Improvements at Proksa Park. New pathways and landscape will be constructed. The area of work will be on the east side of the park just south of the tennis courts. The pathway and the Disc Golf Tee Box #2 will be closed starting Tuesday, December 13, 2022, and last about a week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Notice for Special Meeting of the Berwyn Park District Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 6 pm Central Proksa Park Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Appointment of an interim director 3. CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Section 2(C)(1) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the appointment, and employment, compensation of an interim director 4. Possible vote on a resolution to appoint an interim executive director under terms and conditions 5. Adjournment
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Park Drinking Fountains – Planned to Open
We are working towards opening our park drinking fountains soon, after 2 years of dormancy due to Covid-19. We are taking all precautions to do so safely and diligently. For more information, take a look at our official statement.
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Berwyn Park District Awarded Urban Forestry Funding
Trees needs annual maintenance, sometimes requiring medical treatment on an annual basis to keep them healthy and well. The Berwyn Park District was awarded a $8,775 grant to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for its urban forest. ...
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Freedom Park KABOOM Playground Update 2022
KABOOM, the CARMAX CARES FOUNDATION, the Pershing School PTO, and the BERWYN PARK DISTRICT are happy to bring YOU a new playground in summer 2022. ...
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Freedom Park Children's Waterpark Update 2022
The Freedom Park Pool and Splash Playpark is closed indefinitely. Due to the cost of failing infrastructure, plumbing and continual loss, our Freedom Park Pool is not a productive taxpayer initiative at this time. We thank you for your patience, understanding and support during this difficult decision. ...
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