Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Enterprise Fleet Management w ww.efleets.com is home to three beautiful hiking and biking trails. There is the Salt Creek Greenway Trail, the Prairie Path, and the Great Western Trail, which, believe it or not, connects with trails that go all the way to Wisconsin. Villa Park will complete the Tri-Trail Connector, a project that will connect all three of the trails. This project is partially funded by Federal Surface Transportation Project grant funds. In addition to the walking trails the Village has 123 acres of parkland among its 13 parks, plus a seasonal outdoor swimming pool (Jefferson Pool), and it shares ownership of the 9-hole Sugar Creek Golf Course with Elmhurst Park District. The Village recently completed a restoration of Sugar Creek and the streambank to improve the water quality. Looking ahead, Villa Park stands at the cusp of a promising future, balancing growth coupled with community values.As it continues to evolve, the town remains true to its roots, embracing innovation, a focus on collaboration, creativity, and community pride. Through a shared vision and keen strategic planning, Villa Park is poised for a future that reflects the best of both tradition and progress. 250 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01