Springtime - MCCD park closed

Just south of Woodstock on Dean Street is the Kishwaukee Headwaters Park of the McHenry County Conservation District. It's between U.S. 14 and Lucas Road, on the east side of Dean.

Although it's a little nippy out, it's fine weather for walking, or walking the dog. The problem? There is a gate across the entrance and a sign that reads, "Parking lot closed for season". Does that mean the park is closed, too?

If you'd like to use this park that your tax dollars pay for, call MCCD at 815.338.6223. Tell them you want your park open.

If you get lame excuses like "We don't have officers to patrol it", tell them you'll take care of yourself and, if you do need help, you'll call for it. If you hear that they don't have money for maintenance or trash removal, tell them to remove the trash barrels and put up signs, "Pack it in; pack it out."

MCCD is sitting on millions of dollars. Our parks should be open!