CREST HILL – Thanks to strong support from State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, Plainfield Park District received a total of $600,000 from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to help continue ongoing improvements.

“It might be wintertime and a lot of people aren’t thinking about their local parks, but the programming that park districts provide for our community are such an asset to Will County,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I am happy to have helped secure funding for Plainfield Park District so they can continue to provide safe and fun activities for families.”

OSLAD is a cost-sharing program between state and local governments that helps communities fund land acquisition and development for parks and outdoor recreation projects. It’s become one of the most popular grant programs in Illinois. Since its establishment, OSLAD has awarded $675 million for park projects throughout Illinois.

$36 million in grant funding was awarded to 67 local park projects across Illinois to help communities acquire land and develop recreational opportunities. In Loughran Cappel’s district, Plainfield Park District received $600,000 to renovate Tamarack Settlement Park.

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