We are excited to introduce Liz Strack as the new Program & Aquatics Manager for the Park District of Franklin Park. She oversees all Special Events, Aquatics, and Dance Programs. Liz graduated from Carroll University where she majored in Exercise Science. Liz grew up in Waukegan where her love for being around the water started. […]
Aquatic Staff, Aquatics, Jeff Ellis & Associates, Park District of Franklin Park, Platinum International Aquatics Safety Award, Pool, Pool on Pacific, Safety Award
The Park District of Franklin Park has been awarded the prestigious Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award. Earning this award demonstrates that the aquatic facilities operated consistently exceed industry standards in risk management and epitomize aquatic safety excellence. International Aquatic Safety Awards are conferred to deserving aquatic facilities by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. – International Aquatic Safety and […]
Aquatic Staff, Aquatics, Park District of Franklin Park, Pool on Pacific, Pool Passes, Reservation System
After a season off, the Park District of Franklin Park’s Pool on Pacific is excited to open this summer! The pool will be open for In-District Residents ONLY due to a capacity limit of 50 patrons. Please note, In-District Residents live north of Grand Avenue. This season the Pool on Pacific will be based on a reservation system. The […]
Aquatics, Digital Brochure, Early Childhood Camp, Pool, Pool on Pacific, Spring into Summer, Spring into Summer Brochure, Summer Camps, Summer Concert Series
Exciting news! The Park District of Franklin Park has returned to printing our seasonal brochures. Residents may have noticed you received the Spring into Summer edition in the mail. This brochure contains our summer plans for camps, events and the Pool on Pacific. The Park District paused printing our brochures after the Spring into Summer […]
Aquatic Staff, Aquatics, FAQs, Franklin park, Park District of Franklin Park, Pool, Pool on Pacific, Swim Lessons, Swimming, Village of Franklin Park
After a season off, the Park District of Franklin Park’s Pool on Pacific is excited to open this summer! The pool will be open for In-District Residents ONLY due to a capacity limit of 50 patrons. In-District Residents live north of Grand Avenue. This season the Pool on Pacific will be based on a reservation […]
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June 18, 2020 Dear Residents, Our residents waiting for an answer for the Pool on Pacific have been very patient during the evolving Covid-19 conditions. We are disappointed to inform you that the Pool on Pacific will not open this summer. The decision follows months of concerted effort to find a way to safely open […]
Adaptations, Aquatics, Centre at North Park, Coronavirus, Franklin Park Ice Arena, Park District of Franklin Park, Pool on Pacific, Recreation, Safety, Summer Camps, Summer Concert Series
UPDATE June 18, 2020 Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, In support of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, Park District of Franklin Park facilities remain closed and summer programs normally available are delayed. Park District staff is working to provide Day Camps, some access to the Ice Arena, and selected Community Events as outlined below as early as July […]
active, Aquatics, basketball, exercise, fitness, fitness center, group fitness, Health, Health and Wellness, hockey, New Years Resolution
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 Pool on Pacific offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity for youth to get a head start on their first job — lifeguarding. Our Junior Lifeguard Program has been introducing 11-15 year old’s to the world of safety and awareness since 2005. This program takes the time to teach students the knowledge of rescue techniques, […]