Main Park Playground Nominated for National “Playground of the Year”
Mokena Community Park District Board Meeting | October 2025
Article Summary: Executive Director Greg Vitale announced that the newly renovated Main Park playground has been nominated for a prestigious industry award.
Recognition Key Points:
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The Award: BCI Burke National Playground of the Year.
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Criteria: Nominations are based on inclusivity, creative play amenities, and overcoming site planning challenges.
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Significance: BCI Burke designs over 100 playgrounds annually, making the nomination a significant honor.
The Mokena Community Park District Board received accolades regarding its facilities during the meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Executive Director Greg Vitale reported that the Main Park playground design has been nominated for the BCI Burke National Playground of the Year Award. The nomination highlights the park’s focus on inclusivity and originality.
“Burke designs more than 100 playgrounds across the country every year, so just being nominated is a special honor,” Vitale stated in his report.
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