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Atwood Today
By the People, for the People
Rajah Memorial Park Clarifies Usage Guidelines
Village president says park is open for visitors to enjoy, with some restrictions
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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The Rajah Memorial Park committee in Atwood, Illinois is seeking donations to add a new pavilion/gazebo, which they are referring to as a "Gazillion", to the park. A previous article had stated the park was not to be used for picnics, which the committee wants to clarify. The village president has stated that visitors are welcome to bring a sandwich and sit in the park, but there will be no tables provided, only benches in the new gazebo structure.
Why it matters
Rajah Memorial Park is an important community space honoring the local school and veterans. Clarifying the usage guidelines helps ensure the park remains a clean and well-maintained memorial area that is accessible for all to enjoy.
The details
The Rajah Park committee is reaching out to alumni, businesses, and others for donations to add a new pavilion/gazebo structure, which they are referring to as a "Gazillion", to Rajah Memorial Park. A previous article had stated the park was not to be used for picnics, which the committee wants to clarify. Village President Bill Fleming stated that visitors are welcome to bring a sandwich and sit in the park to reminisce, but there will be no tables provided, only benches in the new gazebo structure. The official name of the park is Rajah Memorial Park, but it may be referred to as Rajah Park in articles.
- The Rajah Memorial Park committee is currently fundraising for the new gazebo structure.
The players
Rajah Memorial Park committee
The committee overseeing Rajah Memorial Park and fundraising for a new pavilion/gazebo structure.
Bill Fleming
The village president of Atwood, Illinois, who clarified the usage guidelines for Rajah Memorial Park.
Marsha Burgener
The treasurer of the Rajah Memorial Park committee, who is accepting donations for the new gazebo structure.
What they’re saying
“In the course of a visit to Rajah Memorial Park, if someone would like to bring a sandwich, sit and reminisce, that is welcome. The board prefers to keep this a clean & low maintenance area as it is a memorial for our school and veterans for all to enjoy.”
— Bill Fleming, Village President (The County Chronicle)
What’s next
The Rajah Memorial Park committee is currently fundraising for the new gazebo structure, and is encouraging donations from alumni, businesses, and others in the community.
The takeaway
Rajah Memorial Park remains an important community space honoring the local school and veterans, and the village is committed to keeping it a clean and well-maintained memorial area that is accessible for all to enjoy, with some reasonable usage guidelines in place.
