We, the undersigned, declare that Joliet’s Bicentennial Park, and the surrounding area of Bluff Street, should remain under the control of the City of Joliet and its citizenry. We assert that the park, and responsibility for its maintenance and development, not be relinquished to Township control.
Bluff Street lies at the historical center of Joliet and is the birthplace of our city’s history. Two U.S. presidents are tied to Bluff Street - Abraham Lincoln and Martin Van Buren - to the very place that the Township is vying to control.
We implore Joliet’s city leaders to save what is left of our history and begin an earnest effort to revitalize Bicentennial Park with the return of events like Pumpkin Fest. We believe this renewal can be accomplished by restructuring park management and recommitting to the mission of the park within the framework of historical preservation.
Updates
January 19, 2016
The growth of this movement has caught the attention of the City Council. I am currently organizing a formal presentation for the next public session to ensure our position on Bicentennial Park is part of the official record.
Reached 100 supporters
January 19, 2016
47 Comments
I speak on behalf of the entire Matichak family that this park and surrounding area have been a part of not only my generation, but that of my parents, grandparents, and past generations. Bicentennial, in many ways, represents Joliet. It's where childhoods have evolved.
My high school career consisted of this theatre. I grew a family bond with kids here and spent countless hours getting to know myself here. It holds the best memories of my childhood, and another kid like me should have the chance to experience what I did.
The park is a huge asset to the City of Joliet! Utilizing it with large events helps promote the city in a positive way. Please bring back Waterway Days, Pumpkin Fest, and the Father's Day weekend with the car show. Having concerts on the south side of Jefferson like New Lenox does, would be a wonderful idea also.
I have no idea why this issue was ever raised in the 1st place. The Park was the ssite of the 1st Settlement in Joliet, and was once a thriving Business District. So not only should we, as the City of Joliet Preserve the Park, but do something more to promote the History related to this area.
I would like to thank everyone for their support in this. We have posted a few things in the st. Johns/st. Peters neighborhood group on facebook. Please check out the details. Seeing as this is the ONLY park in the St. Johns/st. Petersburg neighborhood we are striving to preserve what is left or our first Joliet street.
Keep property in the City of Joliet, under the City of Joliet's control.
Do not trust Dan Vera and the Joliet Township.
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We, the undersigned, declare that Joliet’s Bicentennial Park, and the surrounding area of Bluff Street, should remain under the control of the City of Joliet and its citizenry. We assert that the park, and responsibility for its maintenance and development, not be relinquished to Township control.
Bluff Street lies at the historical center of Joliet and is the birthplace of our city’s history. Two U.S. presidents are tied to Bluff Street - Abraham Lincoln and Martin Van Buren - to the very place that the Township is vying to control.
We implore Joliet’s city leaders to save what is left of our history and begin an earnest effort to revitalize Bicentennial Park with the return of events like Pumpkin Fest. We believe this renewal can be accomplished by restructuring park management and recommitting to the mission of the park within the framework of historical preservation.
Updates
January 19, 2016
The growth of this movement has caught the attention of the City Council. I am currently organizing a formal presentation for the next public session to ensure our position on Bicentennial Park is part of the official record.
Reached 100 supporters
January 19, 2016
47 Comments
This is so important that the City keep Bicentennial Park. The Township wants ownership and wants $100,000. from the City of Joliet to run it. This is wrong on so many levels. PLEASE sign this petition.
I speak on behalf of the entire Matichak family that this park and surrounding area have been a part of not only my generation, but that of my parents, grandparents, and past generations. Bicentennial, in many ways, represents Joliet. It's where childhoods have evolved.
My high school career consisted of this theatre. I grew a family bond with kids here and spent countless hours getting to know myself here. It holds the best memories of my childhood, and another kid like me should have the chance to experience what I did.
The park is a huge asset to the City of Joliet! Utilizing it with large events helps promote the city in a positive way. Please bring back Waterway Days, Pumpkin Fest, and the Father's Day weekend with the car show. Having concerts on the south side of Jefferson like New Lenox does, would be a wonderful idea also.
I have no idea why this issue was ever raised in the 1st place. The Park was the ssite of the 1st Settlement in Joliet, and was once a thriving Business District. So not only should we, as the City of Joliet Preserve the Park, but do something more to promote the History related to this area.
I would like to thank everyone for their support in this. We have posted a few things in the st. Johns/st. Peters neighborhood group on facebook. Please check out the details. Seeing as this is the ONLY park in the St. Johns/st. Petersburg neighborhood we are striving to preserve what is left or our first Joliet street.
Keep property in the City of Joliet, under the City of Joliet's control.
Do not trust Dan Vera and the Joliet Township.
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This is so important that the City keep Bicentennial Park. The Township wants ownership and wants $100,000. from the City of Joliet to run it. This is wrong on so many levels. PLEASE sign this petition.