Morton Grove Park District today announced that it has been selected to receive a $ 600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois to develop public parks and outdoor recreational space at Prairie View Park.
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) awarded a total of $36 million to 67 communities for local park development projects as part of the latest round of OSLAD grants.
“Since I became Governor, it’s been my mission to build stronger, healthier communities across Illinois,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Through the OSLAD program, we’re bringing that vision to life by awarding over $36 million to local park projects, expanding green spaces, and creating new recreational opportunities for all.”
Established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1986, 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 $640 million for park projects throughout Illinois (including the awards announced today). https://www.illinois.gov/news/release.html?releaseid=32088
Contact: Jeffrey Wait, CPRP, Executive Director at jwait@mgparks.com
