The Committee
The Sunrise Park and Beach citizen's action committee was established by the Park District Board of Commissioners in fall of 2010 to advise the Park District and to col aborate with the Village Board on a long-term plan for Sunrise Park and Beach. The Sunrise Park and Beach Advisory Committee consists of eight residents, plus a Park and Village Board liaison.

• Geoff Surkamer, Chair
• Jill Danly
• Pat Falligant
• Bill Hermann
• Jim Salanty
• Tom Terrill
• Sophie Twichell
• Bob Wallace
• Park Board Liaison, Kevin Considine
• Village Trustee Liaison, Steve Christensen

Sunrise Park and Beach Survey
In order to gain feedback about residents views and opinion of the beach, a community survey was conducted to gain perspective on potential changes and improvements.

View The Results Here:

Sunrise Park and Beach Survey

The 20 Year Capital Replacement Plan Citizen Task Force has been named. The Task Force anticipates completing their work and presenting the results in the 3rd quarter, 2012. The Aquatic Facility report, ADA Transition Plan and other identified repairs will be included in their analysis. The task force consists of the following members:

• David Forlow, Chair
• Chris Hamble
• Piet Kreunan
• Jim Moss
• David McElvain
• France Pitera
• Bob Wallace
• Peter Arnstein, Foundation Trustee President
• Rob Douglass, Park Board of Commissioner
• Ron Salski, Executive Director

The Park District hired Architectural Consultant Group, Ltd. to develop a Conditions Report on all assets. Once a report is accepted by the Board of Commissioners, the report will be posted here.

Aquatic Facility Reports
Two firms provided recommendations and cost estimates for repairing the Blair Park Pool Aquatic Facility. View each firm's final report, and watch the video of their presentations to the Park Board.

Read the Final Reports:

SRBL Architects Report
StudioGC Architecture Report

Watch the Presentation Videos:

SRBL Architects Presentation
StudioGC Architecture Presentation

Blair Park Pool Amenity Survey
In March of 2010, the Board of Commissioners conducted a pool amenity survey. To accurately assess the impact of a new facility, the Board used the survey to develop a conceptual pool design and cost analysis to realistically consider the financial impact of replacing the Blair Park Pools (Wading and Main). This data is essential to make an informed recommendation to the Lake Bluff residents about the future direction of this important community asset.

View The Results Here:

Pool Amenity Survey Results

The Park District was required to complete an ADA Transition Plan focused on which barriers it will remove. In 2011, the Park District Board of Commissioners interviewed two qualified candidates. The Park District Board of Commissioners hired Recreation Accessibility Group, LLC and John McGovern, President, was responsible for the project. John McGovern is a nationally recognized expert in Accessibility. Click link for Transition Cost Summary.

View the Transition Cost Summary: Click Here.

Survey Results
Thank you to everyone that participated in the community wide survey! The results will help guide the Park District in the future.

View the Survey Results Summary: Click Here.

View the Survey Comprehensive Results: Click Here.