Grading, utilities, drainage, seeding, pedestrian areas, parking, playground surfacing and civil engineering.
Big vision.
Shared investment.
Turning the Unity Park concept into a community place will take thoughtful planning, committed partners and funding.
PLANNING & FUNDRAISINGTHE PLANNING FRAMEWORKStart with
Start with
a clear picture.
The YMCA is pursuing grants, state and federal funding, private gifts, business support and project partners. These are pursuits, not awarded commitments or a verified total raised.
Explore ways to supportPRELIMINARY PROJECT ESTIMATE$4.49M
$4,490,400 in the reviewed planning estimate, including a 20% contingency.
Planning figure from the Utz + Associates estimate, not a final budget or fundraising total. Excludes sculpture, path lighting, theater sound/lighting, aesthetic landscaping and tree planting. Costs and scope require current confirmation.
INSIDE THE ESTIMATE / PLANNING FOR THE WHOLE PLACEMore than
More than
what you see.
Paths, drainage, utilities and supporting infrastructure are part of creating a usable park. Here is how the preliminary estimate is organized.
Shade structure, playground and music equipment, a toilet building, open-air theater and design fees.
Ballfield equipment and lighting, multi-use field goals and lighting, and parking lot lighting.
Construction subtotal $3,742,000
20% contingency $748,400
Preliminary total $4,490,400
Source: Utz + Associates construction cost estimate. These are preliminary costs, not funds raised or a confirmed current budget. Sculpture, walkway lighting, theater sound/lighting, aesthetic landscaping and tree planting are excluded.
FROM VISION TO REALITYThe vision is here.
The vision is here.
The next steps matter.
Unity Park is in the funding and planning phase. The path ahead depends on funding, further design and required approvals.
- FOUNDATION
Site & vision
Land secured through the Kaskaskia College partnership; a concept for the shared site developed.
Established foundation - CURRENT FOCUS
Funding & planning
Building support through grants, public funding pursuits, private gifts, business support and partners.
In progress - AHEAD
Design & development
Refine scope and sequencing as funding and approvals allow. No construction or opening date is announced.
Dependent on funding & approvals
Every conversation
can help shape what’s next.
Explore partnership
Discuss how your organization’s interests might align with the park’s community goals.
Discuss support
Speak with the YMCA about project priorities, current needs and potential ways to contribute.
Share perspective
Bring your questions, community insights and ideas to the planning conversation.
CLEAR ANSWERSGood questions.
Good questions.
Honest answers.
Has the project secured all its funding?+
The reviewed public information describes a project in planning and fundraising. A current awarded-funding total has not been verified for this model.
Is there an opening date?+
No opening date is announced in the reviewed public project information. Timing depends on funding, design and development decisions.
Can I make a donation through this website?+
This is a website concept and does not process donations. Contact the YMCA to discuss current ways to support Unity Park.
Are naming opportunities or sponsorships available?+
Specific packages, amounts and recognition terms are not confirmed in this model. Please contact the YMCA to discuss potential opportunities.
THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH USMake room
Start aMake room
for what’s possible.
conversation