Riverwalk At Panton Mill Park

Village of South Elgin – Riverwalk at Panton Mill Park

Comprehensive riverwalk and park redevelopment in South Elgin, Illinois, featuring a new splash pad, 4,500 SF open-air pavilion, 2,000 SF permanent band stage, and a multi-purpose ADA-compliant comfort station with dedicated concession space, along with expanded walking trails connecting to regional park systems and enhancing community recreation, accessibility, and public park connectivity.


Project Highlights

  • Interactive splash pad installation with programmable water features and modern treatment systems
  • Public restroom building (comfort station) with integrated concession area and durable, vandal-resistant materials
  • 4,500 SF open-air pavilion and 2,000 SF performance stage designed for community events and gatherings
  • Expanded ADA-accessible sidewalks, walking trails, and riverwalk connections linking to nearby parks
  • Integrated park site utilities, stormwater management, and landscape improvements

Construction Scope

  • Full site development and civil construction, including grading, excavation, and erosion control
  • Installation of water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure
  • New asphalt paving, concrete sidewalks, curbs, and decorative pavement markings
  • Structural systems including CMU masonry, cast-in-place concrete, and steel-framed park shelters

Result

The Riverwalk at Panton Mill Park transforms a key municipal site into a durable, sustainable, and family-friendly public park, supporting outdoor recreation, community events, and long-term infrastructure improvements in South Elgin.

Read more about Panton Mill Park as featured in the July/August 2022 Illinois Parks & Recreation Magazine issue. 

  • Owner

    Village of South Elgin

  • Location

    9 N Water St, South Elgin, IL 60177

  • Project Date

    Completed August 2020

  • Architect

    Wight & Company

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