Prior to TOPS acquiring the property, Sylvan Prairie Park was a farm field, then a failed golf course and residential neighborhood developments. The park system will rehabilitate at least 80% into meadow and wetlands. It has 2 parking lots, a playground, fishing on its 2 small lakes, and 24-hour-access to the 5.5-mile Quarry Ridge Bike Trail. Future improvements include a sledding hill and a permanent restroom.