Best Instagram Accounts for Home Workouts

Fitness routines are one of the many daily aspects being affected by the coronarvirus pandemic. With gyms and fitness boutiques currently closed, many people are transitioning to exercising at home. There’s an infinite amount of fitness trainers, influencers and companies sharing content online right now. Instagram has become a huge platform for the fitness community, […]

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Kids Garden Month

Every April, Kids Garden Month is celebrated. This year is a little different, as our teachers and staff can not teach your children in the classroom or at our Earth Day Celebration. We can however provide some resources and encourage you to garden at home. The Parks Department’s own Ken Benson shared 10 Basic Steps […]

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Playground Adaptations

Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, For your maximum safety, please do not use Playground Equipment at any park. Notices have been posted at each park stating the Playgrounds are CLOSED. This includes basketball courts, tennis courts, skateboarding areas and outdoor fitness equipment. Parents, we need your help to communicate this information to your children! We […]

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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 District?  A: There are no […]

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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! 2. Write Letters to Relatives Help your children write letters to […]

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Stay Healthy: Coronavirus Adaptations

UPDATE May 5, 2020 Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, In support of Governor Pritzker’s Stay-at-Home order extension and Restore Illinois plan, Park District of Franklin Park facilities remain closed until further notice. Playground equipment including basketball courts, skateboarding areas and outdoor fitness equipment also remain closed. The parks are open for socially distanced walking and […]

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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 School Districts 81, 83, 84, […]

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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 variety of sports throughout […]

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Hawthorne Park Community Input Meeting

Dear Residents & Families, 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 types of recreation features in both places. Hawthorne Park […]

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