*Update* This proposal has been denied. We thank those that took the time to join forces in protecting our long-standing public park.
This page is to gather support for those against paving into Breezewald Park, to create an additional parking lot.
LZ Post: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=292107779759109
Do we not care about green space and the value of public parks in
this town? Do we really need to add more asphalt and parking to an
already crowded area? Public parks and beaches should be protected from this.
Lake Zurich hasn't done much with all the buildings/land they own downtown and along Main Street. For many (many) years. Please leave the park alone.
Yes, we all know this parking is for the Pavilion that continues to
grow in the park. Built by LZ, run by Scoreboard. For those that don’t
know this is a little drink hut/deck with a nice view. Granted it’s
turning into a business & bar in a public park. They started using
all the park picnic tables, then all the parking, and as of a month ago
(with existing issues) they doubled in size with an extra patio? So
now.. we have a proposal to use $150,000 citizen paid tax dollars to
carve into Breezewald park, to give a private business more parking and
profit. (likely for both locations)
This all isn’t right. What is going on here..
Also. Cars reversing backward onto a main road would be accidents waiting to happen (especially when dark or after drinking). Safety in general. This is still a park & beach and there is a playground less than 100 feet away. Perpendicular and angled street parking accounts for a whopping 30% increased risk of children being hit by vehicles. Hidden from view, if a child were to run between a parked car they’d immediately be on Old Rand, giving a moving vehicle seconds to react. For those of you that have kids, we all know how quickly they can dash away even when right next to you.
The village uses clever wording, then ends with that they’re gathering bids and construction is expected later this year. This has not even gone to vote yet..
Protect our parks. Preserve green space. This isn’t right. This isn’t safe. This is not where to spend $150,000 tax dollars.
I don't expect much from this and respect everyone's opinion. Please share. Thanks for reading.
Updates
April 14, 2022
I really thought this might just disappear into the void but looking at how many people showed up for the trees and the grass is honestly kind of overwhelming. It is wild to think about so many people feeling that same knot in their stomach about the tractors coming for our park and I am still trying to catch my breath.
11 Comments
I feel this is the wrong place for a parking lot right next to a busy road. Many pedestrians cross into Breezewald in this area as well. Lastly, it would create an eye sore and ruin the view to this beautiful park and lake.
I think the existing parking in town is under utilized. Let’s brain storm! Surely we should consider patrons parking in the lot behind the Coffee Cup when it is closed. Parking for Scoreboards & Scoreboards II is using public money to fund private businesses. Once again, and again. . Give the public their peaceful park back, the community needs a pleasant, family place to gather, not continued expansion of a Scoreboards I & II BARS.
also scoreboard turned their parking lot into a big patio. More customers less parking. That's on them. When I go to the strip next door there are always empty spots. Don't touch the park!
I do not agree with cutting down ancient trees and turning park space into more parking spots for a business. This is shameful.
Please find another parking solution that solves the issue for the whole downtown area, not just pavilion patrons, which is clearly what this is intended to do. What’s left of the Green space in the downtown area is precious!
Between the no-bid contract for the Sunset Pavilion renewal and now this, the village is clearly not acting as the best stewards of our resources.
Save our parks. They're not for business
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*Update* This proposal has been denied. We thank those that took the time to join forces in protecting our long-standing public park.
This page is to gather support for those against paving into Breezewald Park, to create an additional parking lot.
LZ Post: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=292107779759109
Do we not care about green space and the value of public parks in
this town? Do we really need to add more asphalt and parking to an
already crowded area? Public parks and beaches should be protected from this.
Lake Zurich hasn't done much with all the buildings/land they own downtown and along Main Street. For many (many) years. Please leave the park alone.
Yes, we all know this parking is for the Pavilion that continues to
grow in the park. Built by LZ, run by Scoreboard. For those that don’t
know this is a little drink hut/deck with a nice view. Granted it’s
turning into a business & bar in a public park. They started using
all the park picnic tables, then all the parking, and as of a month ago
(with existing issues) they doubled in size with an extra patio? So
now.. we have a proposal to use $150,000 citizen paid tax dollars to
carve into Breezewald park, to give a private business more parking and
profit. (likely for both locations)
This all isn’t right. What is going on here..
Also. Cars reversing backward onto a main road would be accidents waiting to happen (especially when dark or after drinking). Safety in general. This is still a park & beach and there is a playground less than 100 feet away. Perpendicular and angled street parking accounts for a whopping 30% increased risk of children being hit by vehicles. Hidden from view, if a child were to run between a parked car they’d immediately be on Old Rand, giving a moving vehicle seconds to react. For those of you that have kids, we all know how quickly they can dash away even when right next to you.
The village uses clever wording, then ends with that they’re gathering bids and construction is expected later this year. This has not even gone to vote yet..
Protect our parks. Preserve green space. This isn’t right. This isn’t safe. This is not where to spend $150,000 tax dollars.
I don't expect much from this and respect everyone's opinion. Please share. Thanks for reading.
Updates
April 14, 2022
I really thought this might just disappear into the void but looking at how many people showed up for the trees and the grass is honestly kind of overwhelming. It is wild to think about so many people feeling that same knot in their stomach about the tractors coming for our park and I am still trying to catch my breath.
11 Comments
The proposed plan of angled parking increases risk and poses additional safety concerns to those attending the park and in the adjacent neighborhood. Protect the parks while adopting change in a safer manner.
I feel this is the wrong place for a parking lot right next to a busy road. Many pedestrians cross into Breezewald in this area as well. Lastly, it would create an eye sore and ruin the view to this beautiful park and lake.
I think the existing parking in town is under utilized. Let’s brain storm! Surely we should consider patrons parking in the lot behind the Coffee Cup when it is closed. Parking for Scoreboards & Scoreboards II is using public money to fund private businesses. Once again, and again. . Give the public their peaceful park back, the community needs a pleasant, family place to gather, not continued expansion of a Scoreboards I & II BARS.
also scoreboard turned their parking lot into a big patio. More customers less parking. That's on them. When I go to the strip next door there are always empty spots. Don't touch the park!
I do not agree with cutting down ancient trees and turning park space into more parking spots for a business. This is shameful.
Please find another parking solution that solves the issue for the whole downtown area, not just pavilion patrons, which is clearly what this is intended to do. What’s left of the Green space in the downtown area is precious!
Between the no-bid contract for the Sunset Pavilion renewal and now this, the village is clearly not acting as the best stewards of our resources.
Save our parks. They're not for business
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The proposed plan of angled parking increases risk and poses additional safety concerns to those attending the park and in the adjacent neighborhood. Protect the parks while adopting change in a safer manner.