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Frankfort Park District to Renegotiate Crystal Brook Park Agreement

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Frankfort Park District Meeting | October 28, 2025

Article Summary:
The Frankfort Park District Board has decided to renegotiate its 2018 agreement with the developer of the Crystal Brook subdivision, citing concerns over the park’s large size, long-term maintenance of its paths and ponds, and public access.

Crystal Brook Park Key Points:

  • The developer is reportedly anxious to begin Phase 2 of the subdivision, making them “amenable to renegotiating” the park agreement.

  • The district’s primary concerns include the park’s large size, maintenance of two ponds and paths, and ensuring proper access.

  • The board reached a consensus to move forward with staff’s recommendations for the renegotiation.

  • Suggestions and recommendations for the park have been shared with the Village of Frankfort.

FRANKFORT, IL – The Frankfort Park District Board on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, signaled its intent to renegotiate a 2018 agreement for the development of a park within the Crystal Brook subdivision.

During a facility and property update, the board reviewed a memo outlining concerns about the planned park. According to meeting minutes, the primary issues are the “large size of the park, two ponds, maintenance of the paths, access to it and completion of the park.”

With the developer anxious to begin Phase 2 of the residential project, park district officials believe he is open to renegotiating the terms of the original agreement. The board reached a consensus to move forward with recommendations presented by staff to address the district’s concerns.

The district noted that its suggestions for the park have also been shared with the Village of Frankfort.

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