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Park District Receives Award for Bandshell

Receives 2011 Outstanding Facilities and Parks award.

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Illinois Parks and Recreation Association awarded the Downers Grove Park District with the 2011 Outstanding Facilities and Parks Award for the Veterans Memorial Pavilion located in . The new band shell structure was completed in June of 2011 and features prairie style architecture with natural limestone and lighted towers. The new facility replaced a previous 50 year-old band shell that became unsafe due to structural failure. Nine concerts were held at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion between June and August 2011.

The award recognizes public agencies for their exceptional and unique achievements in design and development. The entry competed against other similar Illinois Park Districts and Agencies within the category of outstanding parks and facilities. The Downers Grove Park District will be recognized for the award at the statewide conference in Chicago in January 2012.

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