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Congratulations to Joe Modrich on his Retirement!
After 22 years as the Park District of Franklin Park’s Director of Parks & Recreation and 48 years in the field, Joseph D. Modrich is retiring. Born and raised in Franklin Park, Joe started his career in Parks & Recreation conducting field work with the Park District of Franklin Park ...
No Mow Till Mother's Day
You may notice signs in certain areas throughout the Park District of Franklin Park. These signs are part of the No Mow Till Mother's Day initiative. Participation in No Mow Till Mother's Day consists of not cutting lawns or certain parts of it until Mother's Day. By not cutting grass ...
Introducing Project Aurelius
On May 11, 2021, the Park District of Franklin Park installed five rooftop beehives at the Centre at North Park. This effort is to help preserve the bee population in a controlled environment. The Park District aims to help all pollinators and past efforts include planting milkweed throughout the district ...
An Update on Timber & Hawthorne Parks
Dear Residents, As those who live in the Timber & Hawthorne Park neighborhoods know, the parks are not yet completed. The original schedule for completion of both sites was July last summer. Unfortunately, the Park District has been working with a contractor unable to meet multiple commitments and many promised deadlines. While ...
Park District of Franklin Park Awarded Earth Day in the Park Grant
The Park District of Franklin Park was recently awarded an Earth Day in the Parks Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). IDNR’s Division of Education established its Earth Day in the Parks program in 2007. The program promotes stewardship of natural resources by involving Illinois school children ...
CCDPH to Lift Mitigation Order 2021-11
Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, On February 22, 2022, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) released a statement announcing its plan to lift Mitigation Order 2021-11 on February 28. CCDPH will act in alignment with the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago as key COVID-19 metrics continue ...
WGN TV and Two-Time Olympian Visit Franklin Park Speed Skating
To get into the Olympic spirt, WGN TV's Larry Hawley visited the Franklin Park Ice Arena for Franklin Park Speed Skating Club's practice. Franklin Park Speed Skating Club is an amateur organization which develops all levels and abilities of speed skating and promotes the fast-paced sport. The club is home ...
Fusion Skating Club Wins First Place at Mardi Gras Competition
The first weekend in February, Fusion Skating Club competed at Bensenville's Mardi Gras Competition. The team ended up taking home first place with its Hairspray number! Eighteen Fusion members competed at this annual competition. The team's Hairspray number consisted of skating to the songs It’s Hairspray and You ...
CCDPH Statement on COVID Mandates
Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, On February 10, 2022, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) released a statement regarding its current COVID mandates. If key metrics continue to improve this month, CCDPH stated that its vaccination and masking order can be lifted consistent with Governor Pritzker’s plan. The Governor ...
5 Reasons to Become a Lifeguard
The Pool on Pacific is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for summer jobs. Our team is ready for a pivotal summer of returning to recreation. If you are looking for a summer job, here's five reasons to consider becoming a lifeguard. 1. Learn Valuable Skills Our managers take the time to teach ...