CHANNAHON – Time spent outside, in nature and with their peers can bring lifelong memories and benefits to children and their families, which is why State Senator Rachel Ventura fought to secure funding for the Channahon Park District’s DuPage Park renovations. The Park District held a ribbon-cutting for the park Tuesday.

“I am proud that our community is improving public spaces for children and their families to experience the outdoors,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “This ribbon-cutting marks the completion of all four neighborhood parks — DuPage, Louie Moorman, Swifton and Potawatomi — which are ready for our community to enjoy.”

The new DuPage Park is funded by an $185,000 grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity secured by Senator Ventura.

“’The playground is where friendships are forged and imaginations soar.’ Thanks to Senator Ventura's efforts, the Channahon Park District has received the necessary funding to continue being a premier provider of fun experiences that impact lives,” said Michael J. Leonard, Executive Director of Channahon Park District. “The Channahon Park District is deeply grateful for her dedication to the community and partnership in creating opportunities to play.”

To view information about the neighborhood parks and other projects at the Channahon Park District, click here.