As summer winds down and our aquatic staff returns to school, the Pool on Pacific will be closed during the week. Starting Monday, August 9 the Pool on Pacific will only be open on the weekends until closing on Labor Day. Two time slots are available from 12-2:05 pm and 2:55-5:05 pm. Reservations are still […]
Out-of-District Franklin Park residents are now eligible to purchase Pool Passes or pay daily admission at the Pool on Pacific. Those who live south of Grand Avenue can receive a temporary Resident Pass for the rest of the season. Resident Passes can be obtained at the Community Center, 9560 Franklin Avenue, by providing a valid […]
June is recognized as National Pollinator Month and Pollinator Partnership designated June 21-27, 2021 as National Pollinator Week. This week is an annual celebration supporting pollinator health due to their declining populations. Pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies and more provide valuable ecosystem services. The Park District of Franklin Park has made efforts to aid […]
The State of Illinois entered Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. This is the final phase of the restoration plan and signifies a full reopening. Listed below are updates to previous measures for Park District of Franklin Park programs and facilities. Based on CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines, face masks are […]
Governor Pritzker announced that the State of Illinois enters the Bridge to Phase 5 on Friday, May 14. This approach allows for higher capacity limits until the state reaches Phase 5 and fully reopens. Listed below are updates that apply to the Park District of Franklin Park’s programs and facilities. Masks are still required for […]
The Park District of Franklin Park is participating in an exciting project! We were asked to join a community effort to prevent pollinator extinction. The goal of Prevent Pollinator Extinction People is to get the community involved in creating milkweed gardens, which is the main food source for the Monarch butterfly. By having the community […]
The Pool on Pacific is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for your first job. After a season off, our staff is excited to get back into action! Things may be a little different, but the team is ready for a pivotal summer of returning to recreation. If you are looking for a summer job, here’s […]
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 […]
Residents, Families & Patrons, Recreation programs and rentals are underway following IDPH’s guidance for Restore Illinois Phase 4. Registration for summer programs and events is open for both Residents and Non-Residents. Programs with multiple groups will be spaced out at an appropriate social distance and masks are required. Listed below are updates that apply to […]
January 18, 2021 Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced adjustments to the mitigation metrics and additional regional mitigation changes. Suburban Cook County (Region 10) will move into Tier 2 mitigations. Listed below are mitigation measures that apply to the Park District of Franklin Park’s programming and facilities. • […]
