The Flower Island program is a cooperative beautification effort between local businesses and the Park District. This unique program allows businesses to not only have a personal flower bed near their site, but to also assist with the sponsorship of beds on public property (schools, right-of-ways, etc.).

Each year, the local business pays a fee to the Park District. Threequarters of this amount covers the cost of their bed(s) and the remainder supports the Flower Islands on public property. Hence, they enhance the beauty of the community twice! Services included for the annual fee are design, bed preparation, planting, maintenance, and fall removal.

Contact: Erin Dietmeier-Horticulture Supervisor at 217-819-3842 any time of the year for information.

Interested in the Flower Island Program?

Any business may apply for a Flower Island on their premises. New sites are selected based on size, location, and visibility. New sponsors are enrolled and existing sponsorship are renewed each Fall for the next growing season.

Enrollment: Anytime, but the sponsorship information must be finalized by September 30 in order to participate the following year.