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 lifeguards the knowledge […]
American Heart Month, Health, Health and Wellness, Healthy Hearts, Heart, Heart Health Awareness, Our Hearts, Resources
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. There are plenty of […]
American Heart Month, Cardio, Health, Health and Wellness, Healthy Hearts, Heart, Heart Health Awareness, National Wear Red Day, Our Hearts, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Wear Red Day
February is recognized as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and we want to emphasize 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 […]
Community Center, Community Program, East Leyden High School, Leyden High School District, Leyden High School District 212, Literacy Initiative, One-Book-One-Leyden, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, The Light in Hidden Places, Village of Franklin Park
The Park District of Franklin Park is excited to participate in a community literacy initiative presented by Leyden High Schools. The high schools have ran One-Book-One-Leyden for the last six years. It’s a program where faculty, staff and students read the same book to form connections through literacy. This is the first year Leyden is […]
Dear Residents, Families and Patrons, The Park District of Franklin Park’s annual Daddy Daughter Dances scheduled for February 4 and 5 are postponed. Due to the increasing number of COVID cases and Cook County Department of Public Health’s recent mandate, we believe it is in the best interest of participants and staff to reschedule the event […]
Centre at North Park, Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health, COVID-19, Franklin park, Franklin Park Ice Arena, North Park, Order 2021-11, Park District of Franklin Park, Updates
January 2, 2022 Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, We are very happy to share the Official Revision of the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Mitigation Order 2021-11 that was scheduled to take effect January 3. The Revised Exemptions that now include Park Districts, are listed below. Please note that some portions of the Order still apply […]
Centre at North Park, Cook County, Cook County Department of Public Health, COVID-19, Franklin park, Franklin Park Ice Arena, North Park, Order 2021-11, Park District of Franklin Park, Updates
December 31, 2021 Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, On Thursday December, 23, Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) issued Mitigation Order 2021-11 mandating proof of vaccination requirements for certain businesses and facilities, including health, fitness & recreation centers. Continuing indoor masking is also required. This order is in effect starting Monday, January 3, 2022. […]
Franklin Park Ice Arena, Franklin Park Speed Skating, Park District of Franklin Park, Speed Skating, Speed Skating Team, U.S. Junior National Team
At the Junior Championship and AmCup 2 in Roseville, MN, speed skaters competed for spots on the Junior World Championship Team. Franklin Park Speed Skating Club Member Jersey Chytla was one of the five men who earned a roster spot. Chytla was officially named to the 2022 ISU Long Track Junior World Championship Team that […]
Bee Hives, Bees, North Park, Park District of Franklin Park, Pollinator Partnership, Pollinator Protection, Pollinators
If you read our Fall Recreations Newsletter, then you know we have some pollinator friends over at North Park. As the temperature dropped, our rooftop bee hives were prepared for winter. We are fortunate that the Hive Supply assisted and taught us some valuable information during the process. The first step to winterizing the hives […]
Please make note of the Park District of Franklin Park’s upcoming facility hours. If you have any questions, please call (847) 455-2852. We wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season! Community Center Friday, December 24: 6:00 am-1:00 pm Saturday December 25: CLOSED Friday, December 31: 6:00 am-1:00 pm Saturday, January 1: CLOSED Center […]