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View Our Digital Winter Brochure
The weather may be getting colder outside, but the Park District of Franklin Park has plenty of programs for you to enjoy. It was great seeing so many residents and families at our parks this year. We look forward to providing you with quality and safe recreational programs and events ...
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Please take note of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday hours. Community Center Thursday, November 23: CLOSED Friday, November 24: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Franklin Park Ice Arena Thursday, November 23: CLOSED Friday, November 24: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Centre at North Park Thursday, November 23: CLOSED Sunday, September 3: CLOSED
Local Scout Builds Little Libraries
We are happy to announce that the Park District has installed three Little Libraries to the community. Joshua, a local Eagle Scout, assisted in building them for the Park District of Franklin Park. A Little Library allows individuals to contribute books they've enjoyed or no longer need, and others ...
The Importance of Oak Trees
Did you know that oak trees have been in Illinois for 10,000 years? There are 20 species of oak that are native to our state, including white oaks, swamp oaks and red oaks. Unfortunately, Illinois is down to 17% of its original oak ecosystem. This is in large part due ...
Check out the Fall Newsletter!
The Park District of Franklin Park hopes that you are enjoying your fall and taking advantage of the programs and events we offer! We release a newsletter three times a year to let the community know what is happening at the Park District. To read the newsletter, click below! For all program ...
Spooktacular Fun Awaits - Trick or Treat at the Park
The air is crisp, leaves are starting to turn fiery shades of red and orange, and the anticipation of Halloween is in full swing. It's that time of year when costumes come to life, pumpkins are carved with care, and families come together to celebrate all things spooky. If you're ...
September Tip: Be Kind to our Planet
At the Park District of Franklin Park, we have implemented many ways to be environmentally friendly. Now, we want to share these tips with you! Once a month, we share one environmentally friendly tip that will teach you how to be kind to our planet. Our seventh environmentally friendly tip ...
Rooftop Honey on Sale
As many residents and patrons know, the Park District of Franklin Park has five rooftop beehives on the Centre at North Park. This effort is part of Project Aurelius, the Park District's team to help increase pollinator protection. What is the Park District going to do with all the honey? ...
Park Passport Adventure 2023
This summer, we introduced a new summer-long activity called the Park Passport Adventure. Children ages 2-14 can travel around Franklin Park and fill out the Park Passport booklet. Once they get to their destination, they will answer the trivia question, share what they saw, or check off the event they ...
Labor Day Weekend Hours
Please take note of the upcoming Labor Day weekend hours. Community Center Saturday, September 2: 8 a.m-8 p.m Sunday, September 3: 8 a.m-12 p.m Monday, September 4 CLOSED Franklin Park Ice Arena Saturday, September 2: CLOSED Sunday, September 3: CLOSED Monday, September 4 CLOSED Pool on Pacific Saturday, September 2: 12 p.m-6 p.m Sunday, September 3: 12 p.m-6 p.m Monday, September ...