Backers of the Tinley Park-Park District’s plan to convert environmentally tainted state-owned land for recreation uses urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign legislation that would sell the site to the district for $1.
Supporters gather Tuesday in Tinley Park to urge Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign legislation that would transfer the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center land to the Park District.
The 280-acre property, northwest of the intersection of Harlem Avenue and 183rd Street, includes the shuttered Tinley Park Mental Health Center, and the Park District initially plans to redevelop 90 acres to include the soccer field, multipurpose sports fields and accessible playground.to transfer the property to the district was sent Thursday to Pritzker for his consideration.
“Let’s get it done, Gov. Pritzker, let’s sign that bill,” state Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Frankfort, said at a news conference near the Park District’s water park.The property has languished over the last several years, with Tinley Park officials pushing the state toVillage officials also wanted to acquire the site with an eye toward a mixed-use entertainment district that would produce tax revenue for the village.
Park officials say their development could bring regional youth sports tournaments to the village which in turn would help Tinley Park businesses such as hotels and restaurants.
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