City of La Grange
The City Staff will lead the work with the consultant to develop the Plan and the community to ensure the implementation of the Plan.
Project Overview
The City of La Grange is in the process of updating its Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan to help maintain the city’s character, enhance the quality of life for its residents, and support future growth. This plan will serve as La Grange’s roadmap for the next 5 to 10 years, guiding decisions on recreation, land use, and community development.
The City Council, Planning Board, and City Staff will use the plan to make important choices about parks, trails, and recreational facilities to ensure they meet the evolving needs of residents.
Throughout the planning process, the City will host a variety of community meetings, surveys, and engagement opportunities to allow residents to shape the vision for La Grange’s parks and open spaces.
About the Process
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Project Initiation (February – March 2025)
During this phase, we will generate awareness and excitement in the community about the planning process and begin some initial engagement opportunities. Efforts to build awareness and excitement will continue throughout the project. Engagement events will take place concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan.
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Timeline item 2 - active
Parks Inventory and Community Analysis (April – June 2025)
During this phase, we will focus on inventorying the existing parks in the community and identify issues and opportunities.
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Developing the Plan (June – October 2025)
During this phase, we will focus on diving into the plan's various topics. We will develop specific strategies and recommendations for parks, trails, and open spaces.
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Finalize the Plan (November – December 2025)
Finalize the plan, public review, and City Council adoption of the Plan.
Meet the Team
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Freese and Nichols, Inc. (Consultant)
Freese and Nichols, Inc. is an engineering, urban planning, and architecture firm offering a wide range of services to public sector clients for more than 125 years.
Resources
Document Library
Check back later for project presentations and draft documents.
Participate in the parks survey!
Upcoming Meetings and Engagement Events
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Parks Plan Open House Meeting
Location: City Council Chambers, 155 E. Colorado
Join us at the Community Open House to provide input for the Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces, Trails Master Plan.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4pm
Join us at the Fair!
The project team will be available to discuss the Parks Plan with community members at the Fayette County Fair, entry is free on Thursday!
What future do you want for La Grange's Parks?
Think about La Grange in the next 5–10 years. What does its parks and open spaces look like? Add your vision for the future below—share ideas for improvements, additions, or ways to preserve outdoor areas for the community (max 140 characters).
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