Crystal Lake, IL - Three Oaks Recreation Area

Corridor Description

The Three Oaks Recreation Area Corridor is intended to maintain and enhance the character of the Three Oaks Recreation Area Park. Three Oaks is a high-quality public recreation facility that serves as a destination within the City of Crystal Lake, attracting thousands of visitors per year. The City promotes orderly and high-quality development in this area that is compatible with the character and use of the Three Oaks Recreation Area, consistent with and complementary of the area's recreational uses, amenities, and supportive of a strong and stable tax base.

Key Corridor Initiatives:

• Encourage restaurant, entertainment and retail uses.
• Create innovative development designs that incorporates Three Oaks Recreation Area.
• Attract mixed-use development for properties within the corridor.
• Development should include features and amenities that complement the district's recreational and pedestrian-friendly character such as bike racks, sidewalks, and outdoor seating areas