Conway Park at Lake Forest designed and developed by Field Partners in the early 1990s, has become the home to some America’s finest corporations and is considered one of the premier suburban office parks in the Midwest.
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Conway Park developer: Field Partners.

Site Update: 05-7-12

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Dalitsch Pond
Path Grand Opening and Bridge Dedication

Last Wednesday, May 2, the walking path and pedestrian bridges were officially open to the public.

Located just west of the City's Municipal Services Center, the Dalitsch Pond serves as a focal point for nature lovers and walkers who wish to enjoy the ecological beauty and wildlife surrounding a high-quality wetland. In order to promote these wetlands enhancements for the enjoyment of Lake Forest and Lake County residents, a half-mile wood chip path surrounds the pond and area, with the wooden Dalitsch Pedestrian Bridge constructed to complete the nature walk.

The bridge was donated to The City of Lake Forest by the Conway Park Office Association. The entire Dalitsch property is a 14-acre parcel owned by The City of Lake Forest in addition to a 19-acre site owned by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. The 3.62-acre Dalitsch Pond is located on the property and was created in the 1960s as a borrow pit. Today, the pond ultimately discharges a less turbid stormwater into a ditch located at the northeast end of the pond. This ditch conveys stormwater into the high quality wetlands located at the Middlefork Savanna.

The City of Lake Forest, in collaboration with Lake County Forest Preserve District and the Lake Forest Open Lands Association, undertook the Dalitsch Pond Wetlands Enhancement project. The purpose of the project was to improve the water quality entering the Middlefork Savanna from the Dalitsch property along with removing pollutants from settling, attenuation and vegetative filtration. Wetland plants within the pond will work to consume excess nutrients within the basin, further improving the water quality leaving the Dalitsch site. The meandering route of the stormwater path was designed to mimic a natural wetland for water quality benefits and for creating the longest route possible to maximize filtration and absorption of pollutants.

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BPTC Announces Shuttle Bus Alert Service

The BPTC and Olson Transportation are officially implementing the BPTC Shuttle Bus Alert Service.

The system will notify riders of schedule changes, service delays and other important announcements related to their commute. The alert system will send email or text messages directly to the riders.

In order to register for this alert service, you must click here and fill in the registration form.

Riders: Olson Transportation's current messaging databases are deleted as of the date of this announcement. Therefore to continue receiving notices, you must re-register on the website.

Also, a new schedule will be in effect Monday April 2nd. Click here for the new schedule

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Conway Park Installs Pedestrian Crosswalk Signals

On February 25 &26, we installed pedestrian crosswalk signals at 3 locations in Conway Park, consisting of high-visibility fluorescent yellow-green crosswalk warning signs, along with a downward facing arrow positioned close to the crosswalk markings.

For as much benefit as these new crosswalks bring to the employees of the businesses in the Park, they have also brought some confusion and concern.

It is important that both Motorists; and Pedestrians alike; understand their responsibilities in regard to crosswalks:

• In July 2010, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a state law requiring vehicles to make a full stop if a pedestrian is waiting to cross, or is in the process of crossing, at a non-controlled (no traffic lights) crosswalk.


• High-visibility flashing strobe lights, fluorescent yellow-green crosswalk warning signs, along with downward facing arrows positioned close to the crosswalk markings, have all been installed in Conway Park to warn drivers of the presence of 3 newly installed crosswalks in the Park.


• Pedestrians are responsible for pushing the button to activate the strobe lights which are the best warning to remind motorists to be aware of pedestrians in the crosswalk. PEDESTRIANS MUST USE THE PUSH TO WALK BUTTONS!!!


• Drivers in Illinois can be fined up to $250 for each crosswalk violation.

The Illinois Department of Transportation gives these guidelines to Pedestrians:

• do not dart into traffic
• look left, then right, and then left again
• only cross in marked crosswalks
• make eye contact with the driver

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Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Developing a Bicycle Master Plan

The City of Lake Forest, in partnership with the Village of Lake Bluff, is developing a Bicycle Master Plan.  This initiative is based on input received at recent Ward meetings and in an effort to pro-actively identify safe bike routes within and through the community.  Beginning on Monday, January 30, 2012 and over the next 6 months, a series of public workshops will be held to effectively engage residents, commuters and recreational riders in the development of the Master Plan and evaluate existing bike facilities.

Stay informed of upcoming public workshops and events by visiting the City’s website:
http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/cs/cdev/cs_cd2_bikemaster.htm

For further information, contact Megan O’Neill, Planner, at oneillm@cityoflakeforest.com  or 847.810.3520.

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Conway Park Improvements Update

12/21/11

Pedestrian Bridge Installed

Today the pedestrian bridge for the path at the Lake Forest Municipal Services facility was delivered and installed. The Bridge completes a path looping through the City's property located at the north end of Conway Park.

Click here for more photos

The additional sidewalks, installed earlier this year, and the path are intended to enhance the workplace outdoor experience for employees at Conway Park.

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More Than 30 Companies at Lake Forest’s Conway Park Participate in Annual Autumn Classic Run/Walk

View the race/walk slideshow

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct. 4, 2011 – The 12th annual Conway Park Autumn Classic employee wellness outdoor timed run/walk event that took place on Tuesday, Sept. 27 drew employee participation from more than 30 companies situated in and around the Lake Forest-based corporate park. Chicago Bears' linebacker Nick Roach was also on hand post-race to sign breast cancer awareness t-shirts sold by the Bears Care Foundation, raising $3,000.

More than 550 Conway Park company employees registered for the lunchtime 5K (3.1-mile) timed run or the 1.5-mile fun walk. Hospira won first place corporate team trophy for the 5K. Medals were also awarded to the top three male runners: Bob LaRue (Hospira) 17:28, Geoff Klein (Trustmark) 19:17 and Grigori Lev (Trustmark) 19:29; and top three female runners: Cory McFadden (Tenneco) 21:01, Seema Kumbhat (Hospira) 21:18 and Patti Shuma (Trustmark) 21:42.

"We look forward to getting together every year for the Autumn Classic to promote health, wellness, physical activity and bolster a sense of community spirit among Conway Park's businessses and employees," said Kelly Tybor, Wellness Manager, Trustmark/HealthFitness. "Although brief showers dampened participation a little this time, the runners and walkers that weathered the raindrops were as enthusiastic as ever." Runners followed marked roads and walkers used recently installed sidewalks connecting businesses throughout the corporate park.

Lake Forest's Conway Park Autumn Classic event is supported by the City of Lake Forest, Conway Park Owners Association and the Conway Park businesses, with employee participants from the Chicago Bears, Abbott Labs, Trustmark Companies, HealthFitness, Hospira, Pactiv, Brunswick, Tenneco, Reynolds, Solo Cup, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and other companies.

The Conway Park's Autumn Classic 5K timed race awarded medals to the top three males and top three females: (from top left) Bob LaRue, Hospira; Grigori Lev, Trustmark; Geoff Klein, Trustmark. (from front left) Seema Kumbhat, Hospira and Patti Shuma,. Trustmark. (not pictured) Cory McFadden, Tenneco

Runners of the 12th Annual Conway Park Autumn Classic pose with Bears linebacker Nick Roach following the 5K (3.1-mile) race.
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Conway Park Improvements Update

Contractors continue installing lines for the new irrigation system.  Also, A-LAMP has poured about 1/3 of the new sidewalk and forms are set for the remaining sidewalk along Field Drive. Most of the sidewalk will be completed by mid-next week.  Then they will work on crosswalks and areas affecting existing infrasturcture.

Click here for pictures of ongoing project

Conway Park Business Owners Association Announces Park Improvements

The property owners of Conway Park are pleased to announce the following landscape and pedestrian safety enhancements to be completed August-October 2011 in award-winning Conway Park in Lake Forest:

Additional Sidewalks – West side of Field Drive and portions of Field Court connecting to the City of Lake Forest's walking path. (With a goal to ultimately connect to the Lake County Forest Preserves' Middlefork Savannah) Upon completion of the project, we will have 2.1 miles of sidewalk/path for employees to enjoy.

Pedestrian Bridge – A 45-foot pedestrian bridge at Dalitsch Pond (located immediately north of the Lake Forest Municipal Building) completing a pedestrian trail circling the pond. (click here for photo)

Signaled Crosswalks – Three signaled crosswalks will be installed in the Park to enhance pedestrian safety. (click here for photo)

New Irrigation System – State-of-the-art, green technology to enhance landscape aesthetics and reduce water usage.

Click here to view the detailed announcement

Click here for pictures of ongoing project

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New Hours!

Conway Park Owners Association (CPOA) Weekly Farmers Market

Purchase locally grown produce, flowers and other items at the weekly CPOA Farmers Market. The Farmers Market will run every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Oct. 21 in the northeast parking area of Trustmark Insurance, 400 N. Field Drive.

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