Editing El Paso, Illinois (section)

=== South Pointe Park ===

South Pointe Park, located on the southern edge of El Paso, offers modern recreational facilities including walking trails, sports fields, recreation center, pool, and playground.<ref name="elpasoilsouthpointe">{{cite web |title=Community Facility Details: El Paso Community Building: South Pointe Park |url=https://elpasoil.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=2 |website=El Paso Parks and Recreation |publisher=City of El Paso, Illinois |access-date=20 January 2025}}</ref> Development of the park began in 1987 with the city's purchase of the land south of Clay Street.<ref name="elpasorecord1989-03-23">{{cite news |title=Know your candidates; election April 4 |author=Nancy Neisler |newspaper=The El Paso Record |date=March 23, 1989 |pages=1–2 |volume=10 |issue=45 }}</ref><ref name="identitycrisis" /> An Olympic-sized swimming pool with a lap pool and diving board opened for use in 1992.<ref name="identitycrisis" /> The Community Building directly to the east of the pool also opened in 1992 and provides space for public meetings, private events, and local programs.<ref name="record1992-06-25">{{cite news |title=City council action will benefit South Pointe Park |newspaper=The Record |date=June 25, 1992 |page=2 |volume=14 |issue=49 }}</ref> With construction beginning on the facility in 2022, the American Buildings Recreation Center features a gymnasium, fitness rooms, and spaces for indoor sports and exercise classes, significantly expanding the park's year-round recreational offerings.<ref name="elpasoilreccenter">{{cite web |title=Community Facility Details: El Paso Community Building: Rec Center |url=https://elpasoil.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=11 |website=El Paso Parks and Recreation |publisher=City of El Paso, Illinois |access-date=20 January 2025}}</ref> Today, South Pointe Park remains an essential part of the El Paso community, supporting sports leagues, family gatherings, and various public events.