| Carpenter Park | |
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| Location | 351 Carpenter Blvd [1] |
| Nearest town | Carpentersville, IL |
| Coordinates | 42°06′32″N88°16′55″W / 42.109°N 88.282°W Coordinates: 42°06′32″N88°16′55″W / 42.109°N 88.282°W [2] |
| Established | 1850s |
| Website | www.cville.org |
Carpenter Park is a park in Carpentersville, IL, a suburb of Chicago. It was established in the 1850s and spans 20 acres. [3] Community festivals, pick-up sporting events, and ceremonies are often held in Carpenter Park due to its size.
Carpenter Park is currently being renovated. The project started in April 2013, and has a $1 million budget. [4] Many things were added and will be added, including new playground equipment and a gazebo. [5] The mission of these renovations are "...to increase the attractiveness and diversity of the amenities in the parks system." [3]
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