We are pleased to announce the recipients of our latest round of Park & Trail Grant awards under the FY24 Park & Trail Grant Program. These grants will support a variety of projects that will improve public parks and trails and enrich recreational opportunities in communities throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.
The list of grant awards on this page is not final. Additional recipients/awards will be added as new grant requests are received and approved by MEPRD. The grant program will continue to accept applications until all program funds are depleted. Updated: February 2024.
- Alton, City of
Project Title: |
Killion Park Restoration |
Grant Amount: |
$81,233 |
Project Scope: |
Installation of a prefabricated restroom (10' x 17') at James H. Killion Park. Includes concrete pad with ADA sidewalk connection, exterior-mounted ADA drinking fountain, and ADA-compliant interior. |
- Belleville, City of
Project Title: |
Citizens Park Improvements |
Grant Amount: |
$100,000 |
Project Scope: |
Removal and replacement of the concession structure, restrooms, and bleachers at the "upper" ballfield at Citizens Park with a new 800 sq-ft. combination concession/restrooms building with PCC pad, eight (8) picnic tables, and aluminum bleachers. |
- Bethalto, Village of
Project Title: |
Erwin Plegge Multi-Use Path Phase 1 |
Grant Amount: |
$300,000 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of a 0.57-mile, 10' wide shared-use path along the north side of Erwin Plegge Expressway, from Old Bethalto Road to Ashbrook Street. |
- Caseyville Township
Project Title: |
Picnic Shelters/Pavilions and Tables |
Grant Amount: |
$25,600 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of two (2) 24' x 32' pavilions at Caseyville Township Recreation Complex. Also includes eight (8) picnic tables, PCC pad, and electrical installation at each pavilion. |
- Edwardsville, City of
Project Title: |
Schwarz Street Shared-Use Path |
Grant Amount: |
$66,604.51 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of a 0.12-mile, concrete shared-use path (10') along West Schwarz Street, from the sidewalk along IL-157 to Brent Leh Dog Park on Olive Street. |
- Edwardsville Township
Project Title: |
Trail Connection, Solar & Drinking Fountain |
Grant Amount: |
$28,080 |
Project Scope: |
Improvements to Edwardsville Township Community Park (“Airplane Park”), including construction of a 260 ft. asphalt trail connection to the existing nature trail, installation of solar panels atop the maintenance shed, and installation of a drinking fountain along the MCT Nickel Plate Trail. |
- Glen Carbon, Village of
Project Title: |
Glen Carbon Road Shared-Use Path Phase 2 |
Grant Amount: |
$300,000 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of a 0.3-mile, 10' wide shared-use path segment along Glen Carbon Road, from Lakeshore Drive to Mark Trail Drive. |
- Horner Park District
Project Title: |
Sidewalk/Walking Trail Installation and Playground Equipment Upgrades |
Grant Amount: |
$12,867.76 |
Project Scope: |
Improvements to Horner Park, incl. installation of new, accessible playground equipment (new swing set w/ all-inclusive swing, wheelchair-accessible spinner, and ‘kiddie cushion’ surfacing) and installation of a 350’ concrete walking path (4’). |
- Madison County Transit (MCT)
Project Title: |
MCT Schoolhouse Trail | Route 111 Bridge |
Grant Amount: |
$300,000 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of a 200' prefab truss bridge along the MCT Schoolhouse Trail across Illinois Route 111. |
- Mascoutah, City of
Project Title: |
N. Jefferson Street Shared-Use Path Phase 1 |
Grant Amount: |
$87,117 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of a 0.3-mile, 10' wide asphalt trail extending from the east terminus of the Berm Trail to Jefferson Street (Route 4) and then continuing north to Onyx Drive. |
- Millstadt, Village of
Project Title: |
Millstadt Municipal Pool Restoration |
Grant Amount: |
$27,300.80 |
Project Scope: |
Installation of a new filter system at the Millstadt Municipal Pool. Includes demolition adn replacement of two (2) failing 48" x 72" sand filter tanks. |
- O'Fallon, City of
Project Title: |
Community Amphitheater |
Grant Amount: |
$100,000.00 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of an outdoor amphitheater in Community Park with concrete walkways, tiered concrete and grass/turf seating areas, and ADA-accessible stage. |
- St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD)
Project Title: |
Fairview Heights - Swansea Connector Trail |
Grant Amount: |
$300,000 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of a 0.75-mile, 10' wide asphalt trail along the St. Ellen Trail Corridor, from the intersection of Union Hills Road / Longacre Drive and extending west to St. Clair Road. |
- St. Clair Township
Project Title: |
Loop Creek Park Pickleball |
Grant Amount: |
$55,133.05 |
Project Scope: |
Improvements to Loop Creek Park, including reconfiguration of the roller hockey rink into four (4) pickleball courts; upgraded basketball court surfacing; and two (2) benches. |
- Smithton, Village of
Project Title: |
Smithton Park Ballfield Lighting |
Grant Amount: |
$100,000 |
Project Scope: |
Installation of LED field lighting at Smithton Park Ballfields #3, #4, and #5. Includes a total of eighteen (18) light poles and installation of 2,600 LF of electrical conduit. |
- Stookey Township
Project Title: |
Stookey Park Pavilion Project |
Grant Amount: |
$69,597.61 |
Project Scope: |
Improvements to Stookey Township Park, including construction of a 20' x 30' pavilion and a 40' x 60' pavilion with electric service/receptacles, accessible walkways, charcoal grills, trash cans, and ADA-accessible picnic tables. |
- Sugar Loaf Township
Project Title: |
Sugar Loaf Township Park North | Playground Equipment & Electric |
Grant Amount: |
$10,589 |
Project Scope: |
Installation of additional playground equipment (swing set, teeter-totter, spring rides, and rubber mulch surfacing); installation of 200-amp electric service for the newly-constructed pavilion; and construction of a 12.5' x 12.5' concrete pad for a BBQ grill. |
- Swansea, Village of
Project Title: |
Schranz Park | Swansea Kingdom Playground Equipment Replacement |
Grant Amount: |
$100,000 |
Project Scope: |
Replacement of the Swansea Kingdom playground equipment at Schranz Park. Includes removal/replacement of the treated wood structure and playground equipment with similar castle-themed equipment. |
- Tri-Township Park District
Project Title: |
Activity Center Skate Floor |
Grant Amount: |
$34,285 |
Project Scope: |
Removal and replacement of the existing skate floor at Tri-Township Activity Center. Includes the replacement of damaged subfloor and installation of a VersaCourt-style surface. |
- Wood River, City of
Project Title: |
Parking Lot & Walkway Improvements at Emerson Sports Complex |
Grant Amount: |
$62,062.00 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of a new asphalt parking lot for Emerson Sports Complex and replacement of existing asphalt walkways (incl., main entrance walkway and around each backstop on Jaycee and Lions Fields). |
- Wood River Township
Project Title: |
Kutter Park | New Parking for Pickleball Courts |
Grant Amount: |
$25,963 |
Project Scope: |
Construction of a 20-25 space, asphalt parking lot adjacent to the pickleball courts and pavilion at Kutter Park. Includes traffic marking paint and ADA parking space. |
- Worden, Village of
Project Title: |
Community Park Improvements Project |
Grant Amount: |
$60,000.00 |
Project Scope: |
Improvements to Worden Community Park, including paving and expanding the existing parking lot, electrical upgrades, resurfacing existing walking paths with asphalt, and development of a soccer field. |