As we wrap up our second week of summer camp, we want to share what our campers have been up to. They have made many friends, taken exciting field trips, and created fun memories! As a reminder, Session II of Discovery and Teen Camp begins Monday, June 19. Register now – space is limited.
At the Park District of Franklin Park, we have implemented many ways to be environmentally friendly. Now, we want to share these tips with you! Once a month, we will share one environmentally friendly tip that will teach you how to be kind to our planet. Our third environmentally friendly tip is to care and […]
This summer, we are introducing a new summer-long activity called the Park Passport Adventure. Children ages 2-14 will travel around Franklin Park and fill out the Park Passport booklet. Once you get to your destination, you will answer the trivia question, share what you saw, or check off the event you attended to show that […]
Our Senior Skater Showcase is here! Read below to learn about Eliana Perez, a Franklin Park Ice Arena participant for over 12 years. Eliana Perez, a resident of Chicago, has been skating since she was 6 years old! She is graduating from Taft High School and plans to attend Michigan State University to study nursing […]
Our Senior Skater Showcase is here! Read below to learn about Serenity Deida, a Franklin Park Ice Arena participant for over 15 years. If you are a senior or have a child that is a senior that has not completed the senior skater showcase survey, please click here. The survey will close Thursday, May 25 […]
The Park District of Franklin Park is proud to announce the adoption of ePACT Network, a health and safety software to better support all our members and make it easier to submit critical data securely! ePACT is a secure digital solution that allows you to quickly share the health and emergency information we need, and […]
Our Senior Skater Showcase is here! Every month we will share stories of seniors who are graduating high school this upcoming Spring. Our first three seniors are Annika, Katie, and Amelia! Annika Nelson, a resident of Franklin Park, has been skating for 13 years! She attends Resurrection College Prep and plans to attend Castleton University […]
Twelve garden box frames at James Park were removed, rebuilt and installed by local scout Samson Lewerwnz and his team. The work was completed as the physical portion of Samson’s Eagle Scout project. Eagle Scout projects are an opportunity for scouts to show leadership abilities while providing a beneficial service to a community. Completing this […]
As many residents and patrons know, the Park District of Franklin Park has five rooftop beehives on the Centre at North Park. This effort is part of Project Aurelius, the Park District’s team to help increase pollinator protection. Last year we harvested 30 pounds of honey in our first season. Our now established hives produced […]
It’s almost that time of year again! The 44th Annual Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade is right around the corner. On Sunday, October 2, floats, marching bands and local schools will showcase the heart of Franklin Park. Local organizations and businesses are invited to participate. The parade lineup starts at noon at Scott Street and […]
