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News and Announcements

The Park District is on Facebook!

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Are you a Facebook fanatic? Now you can follow the Park District's Facebook page to get the latest news, program information/deadlines and ...

Community Center & Ice Arena Parking Lots Now Open!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The Community Center and Ice Arena parking lots are now open! During the month of October, construction crews ...

Park District Reaches Residents Electronically

Saturday, July 04, 2009

To help reduce our paper usage and better inform residents of upcoming programs and events, the Park District is utilizing email blasts and ...

Rain Barrels Available for Purchase

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Rain barrels are used to recycle rainwater from your home's roof. They attach to your gutter's downspout, enabling you to catch rainwater and ...

Featured Parks and Facilities

The Ice Arena
From relaxing "Let's Skate" sessions to lessons for all ages and levels, to youth and adult hockey, speed skating and birthday parties, the Franklin Park Ice Arena has something for everyone.

Centre at North Park
The Banquet Hall and Sports Arena at North Park are the perfect setting for your next event.  Find out more about rentals and our Special Occasion Package.

James Park, 10600 James St
ADA Accessible, this park features outdoor basketball, picnic areas, a "Tot Lot" with playground equipment, and lots of outdoor, open space.

Pool on Pacific
The Park District of Franklin Park began construction in the fall of 2008 to renovate the Pool on Pacific and will celebrate its opening between July 18-21, 2009!

Highlights of Upcoming Events

Adult Trip- Taste of Polonia

Sat, Sep 04, 2010 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dine on pierogi, Polish sausage, sauerkraut, kabobs, pizza and hot dogs while sipping a beer at this...

Big Band Dance

Sun, Sep 12, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Travel back in time to the days of Fred Astaire and the Glenn Miller Orchestra during an afternoon a...

Adult Trip - Mystic Blue & Shopping at Navy Pier

Wed, Sep 15, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Chicago's Mystic Blue Cruise is a wonderful dining ship at Navy Pier. The ship features huge picture...

Old Fashioned Estate Planning

Wed, Sep 15, 2010 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM

If you are concerned about your current financial investments or if you haven’t established a pruden...

Apple Picking at Heinz Orchard

Sat, Sep 18, 2010 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Travel with us to Heinz Orchard in Lake County to go apple pickin’.  Heinz Orchard grows McInto...

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Donations

Cleaning Out Your Home of Unwanted Items?
Donate them to the Park District of Franklin Park!

We are looking for items to be used for our children’s programs this fall. If you have any of the following items, we would be happy to have them!

Please bring any of the following items to the Community Center:

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter
  • Buttons
  • Colored Ribbon
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Gift Cards
  • Material/Fabric
  • Large beads

Anything will help.
Thank you for helping the children’s programs and making a difference!

Community Center is located at 9560 Franklin Ave.

Call the Community Center with any questions at 847-455-2852.

Local Weather

Conditions for Franklin Park, IL at 10:03 pm CDT


Current Conditions:
Thunderstorm, 66 F

Forecast:
Thu - Thunderstorms Early. High: 81 Low: 60
Fri - Partly Cloudy/Wind. High: 70 Low: 52

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