Park District of Franklin Park – Connect With Your Community

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Centre at North Park Banquet Hall

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Preschool Program

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Fitness Memberships now available. Join today!

Our Ice is Great!

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Dance & Tumbling Programs

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Coronavirus Adaptations: FAQ's
Due to the recent developments regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Park District is closing facilities and suspending programs for precautionary measures until Monday, April 6. Below are frequently asked questions we anticipate. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at 847-455-2852. Q: Has anyone contracted coronavirus at the Park ...
Be Creative at Home!
There's plenty of ways to be creative at home! Enjoy these activities with your children. 1. Make a Fort Use couch cushions, blankets, bunk beds or whatever you can to make the perfect hideaway! Check out this castle preschoolers made out of building blocks! Preschoolers defending the castle they built. 2. Write Letters ...
Stay Healthy: Coronavirus Adaptations
March 13, 2020 Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, In support of the recommendations and strategy from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding social distancing and preventative measures to limit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in our community, we are closing Park District of Franklin ...
Stay Healthy: Coronavirus & Flu Safety Recommendations
The Park District of Franklin Park is carefully monitoring the developments regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health, and Cook County Department of Health. We are also in contact with the Village of Franklin Park Health Department, while monitoring ...
Sponsor the 2020 Community Fun Run 5K
On Saturday, May 16, the Parks Foundation of Franklin Park and Park District of Franklin Park are hosting its annual Community Fun Run 5K. Participants will race through the streets of Franklin Park starting at North School and finishing at North Park. At the finish line, there will be a ...
Meet Your New Athletic & Facility Manager
Introducing Cody Nelson! Cody Nelson is the new Athletics and Facility Manager for the Park District of Franklin Park. He oversees all Athletic programs, leagues, rentals and the Community Center. He graduated from Illinois State University where he studied Recreation Management. Cody grew up in Lake Zurich where he played a ...
Hawthorne Park Community Input Meeting
Dear Residents & Families, Hawthorne Park | 3135 Hawthorne Street As you may know, the Park District has plans to upgrade Hawthorne Park in the next two years. We were also awarded an OSLAD grant for the redevelopment of Timber Park, only one block away. Our goal is to avoid repeating the ...
Healthy Heart Tips
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, we understand the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on the responsibility to act as a resource and promote healthy hearts in our ...
American Heart Month 2020
The month of February is recognized as American Heart Month (Heart Health Awareness). With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, we understand the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on ...
Park District of Franklin Park Awarded OSLAD Grant
Staff members brainstorming at Timber Park. The Park District of Franklin Park is excited to announce that it was awarded a $248,200 grant through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program. This grant will be used for the redevelopment of Timber Park located at 3103 Hawthorne Street. The ...