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 […]
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 […]
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 community. We encourage you to […]
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 the responsibility to act as […]
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 property was first acquired by the Park District in 1968. OSLAD […]
Every year, skaters are excited to partake in the Annual Spring Ice Show. They have been hard at work throughout the year perfecting their routines. The Spring Ice Show represents the end of the season and for our graduating seniors, one last dance. Three skaters will be graduating this year and we have witnessed the […]
A new year (and new decade) is coming! If you have a New Years resolution or are looking to try a new activity, the Park District of Franklin Park has plenty of options. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we strive to offer programs that will help you meet your […]
The Park District of Franklin Park wishes everyone a safe and healthy holiday season! Listed below are the holiday facility hours. Please visit fpice.com for the Ice Arena’s programming schedule on these dates. Tuesday, December 24 Community Center: 6:00 am-12:00 pm Ice Arena: 6:00 am-2:00 pm Wednesday, December 25 All Facilities CLOSED Thursday, December 26 Community Center: […]
The Franklin Park Ice Arena is looking for sponsors for its 27th Annual Special Needs Skating Competition. This year’s event is on Saturday, January 11 from 9:00 am-5:30 pm. Special needs skaters from around the Midwest will gather in Franklin Park to compete in Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Sled Hockey and Ice Hockey events. Last […]
The Park District of Franklin Park recently completed a major renovation to the Community Center’s main floor. Families, residents and community members are invited to the Grand Reopening on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. The finished project displays a new terrazzo floor that consists of 29 separate colors and 20 terrazzo aggregates. After considering […]
