Park District to Cut Ribbon on Alex Lopez Park
Park District Supt. Frank Perez has invited Heights residents to see the completed park after a summer-long construction project.
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Just three months ago, Heights residents and public officials looked on as Supt. Frank Perez donned a hard hat and spoke about the Park District's newest addition, Alex Lopez Park.
Over the summer, residents may have seen giant piles of dirt in the Park District Recreation Center and Chicago Heights Public Library's shared parking lot. Additional fencing was also put up, limiting the amount of parking available in the lot.
Residents expressed concerns about the safety of putting a park with playground equipment near one of the busiest intersection in Chicago Heights, Lincoln Highway and Chicago Road. Perez's much-talked-about solution was a fence, meant to deter and inhibit children from getting to the street.
Now, the park will have its big unveiling. At the 3 p.m. on Monday, the Park District will officially cut the ribbon on Alex Lopez Park. Residents are invited to join in the celebration and talked to Perez about the park.
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jason amos
8:14 am on Monday, August 27, 2012
I give it 1 month before a car goes through it!
Great place for a park,who is the brain child of this idea?It is a great looking park the Bums and Prostitutes will love it.
Chicagoheightsmike
8:20 am on Monday, August 27, 2012
Jason, I pray that does not happen.
Sarah
12:12 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
The "bums". Really Jason? You just made king of the ignorant.
Winston Wolf
12:42 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
This is wonderful. A true bright spot right in the middle of our city!
I am also happy that Jason's brand of negativity lost in last year's elections. After seeing the way he has behaved since then, it would be sort of fun to see him (try to) run for office again!
NoOne Needs to Know
12:42 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
Jason we are all aware of your disdain for Mr. Gonzalez and most of his administration. I am not a fan of him either, but I would think you would do better to be less hateful and more exact in your comments. I know it is difficult not to be emotional, but you need to tone it down a bit. You are making it difficult for those of us who are on the same page as you to be taken seriously. Please stop attacking so aggressively and try to have a more proactive approach. I believe presenting yourself in a positive matter will gain more results.
Chicagoheightsmike
12:51 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
Jason, will you volunteer to keep the "prostitutes and bums" away from the park. Or you just blowing off steam. Let's keep it with some class sir, I had a bit of respect for you. But to make a statement, "I give one month before a car comes into the park", These are still our children who will be playing there.
David
8:24 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
Great looking park, though I think it was probably the wrong location.