🌿 Pond Renovations Coming to Berwyn Parks: What to Expect This Spring

Something new is coming to Berwyn parks and it’s not just cosmetic.

Starting soon, the Berwyn Park District will begin a major pond renovation project designed to improve sustainability, water quality, and long-term maintenance across key park spaces.

📅 When Does It Start?

The project is scheduled to begin March 30 and is expected to last approximately 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions.

🔧 What’s Being Done?

This isn’t just a surface-level upgrade.

The renovation will include:

• Replacing pond liners and plumbing systems

• Installing new pumps and biofilters

• Adding systems to improve water quality and ecosystem health

• Upgrading surrounding landscape features

  
  

👉 The goal: create ponds that are easier to maintain and healthier long-term.

🐢 What Happens to the Wildlife?

Before construction begins:

👉 Fish, turtles, and other aquatic life will be safely relocated and cared for during the project.

Once renovations are complete, they’ll be returned to the improved environment.

🏞️ What’s Changing at Each Pond?

West Pond Improvements

• New pump and filtration systems

• Debris trap to prevent clogging and damage

• Improved overall water quality

  
  

👉 This will reduce maintenance issues and extend the life of the pond system.

East Pond Enhancements

• Slight size reduction (about 10 feet) for easier upkeep

• New seating wall for visitors

• Upgraded system allowing year-round operation

  
  

👉 More usable, more accessible, and more enjoyable for the community.

🚧 What to Expect During Construction

The renovation will happen in phases:

1. Wildlife relocation

2. Pond draining and cleaning

3. Infrastructure upgrades

   
   

During this time, expect:

• temporary disruptions near pond areas

• construction activity in select park zones

  
  

🌱 Why This Matters

This project is part of a larger push toward:

✔ sustainability

✔ long-term park maintenance

✔ improved public spaces

👉 It’s not just about how the ponds look — it’s about how they function for years to come.

📍 Bigger Picture for Berwyn

Investments like this show a continued focus on:

• improving local parks

• maintaining community spaces

• enhancing quality of life for residents

  
  

📬 Final Thoughts

If you spend time at Berwyn parks, you’ll likely notice changes over the next few months but the end result should be cleaner, healthier, and more enjoyable spaces for everyone.

👉 We’ll keep tracking updates as the project progresses.