Leslie Park

In 2024, Leslie Park improvements were completed with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the summer with more than 250 in attendance.  The new improvements included:

• A new playground divided into two separate areas specific to the 2-5 and 5-12 age groups, both featuring modern surfacing.
• Bag game, frisbee golf, and climbing rock features.
• Shaded outdoor gazebo.
• Decorative safety fencing between the play area and the street.
• An accessible fishing station.
• Path improvements with exercise stations.
• Native vegetation with interpretive signs for outdoor learning opportunities.

History:
The Bloomingdale Park District, in partnership with the Village of Bloomingdale, completed major renovations at Leslie Park in summer 2024 thanks to a $300,000 OSLAD grant. The improvements include a new age-specific playground, shaded seating areas, a half-court sport court, native plantings, and an accessible fishing station. These enhancements expand recreation and learning opportunities for residents while preserving the park’s natural beauty.