As another school year goes by, we congratulate our two seniors, Amber Siegel and Alexis V. Although their time at the Franklin Park Ice Area has come to close, we would like to showcase our talented skaters that have made a lasting impact on their fellow skaters and coaches. Amber Siegal Amber began skating at […]
Centre at North Park, COVID-19, Franklin park, Franklin Park Ice Arena, Park District of Franklin Park, Pool on Pacific, Safety, safety updates
Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, We look forward to an action-packed summer at the Park District of Franklin Park. To date, we do not have any current COVID restrictions or mandates. All programs and facilities transitioned back to normal operations after Mitigation Order 2021-11 was lifted in February. Although masks are not be required in […]
Franklin park, Franklin Park Ice Arena, Franklin Park Park District, Joe Modrich, Joseph D. Modrich, Park District of Franklin Park, Retirement, Staff
After 22 years as the Park District of Franklin Park’s Director of Parks & Recreation and 48 years in the field, Joseph D. Modrich is retiring. Born and raised in Franklin Park, Joe started his career in Parks & Recreation conducting field work with the Park District of Franklin Park in 1974. In his 38-year […]
Franklin park, Hawthorne Park, Park District of Franklin Park, Park Renovations, Timber Park, Updates
Dear Residents, As those who live in the Timber & Hawthorne Park neighborhoods know, the parks are not yet completed. The original schedule for completion of both sites was July last summer. Unfortunately, the Park District has been working with a contractor unable to meet multiple commitments and many promised deadlines. While it may look […]
Franklin park, Franklin Park Ice Arena, Fusion Skating Club, Ice Arena, Ice Shows, Ice Skating, Park District of Franklin Park
The first weekend in February, Fusion Skating Club competed at Bensenville’s Mardi Gras Competition. The team ended up taking home first place with its Hairspray number! Eighteen Fusion members competed at this annual competition. The team’s Hairspray number consisted of skating to the songs It’s Hairspray and You Can’t Stop the Beat. Parents were […]
East Leyden High School, Employment, Franklin park, Franklin Park Park District, High School Students, Jr. Lifeguards, Leyden High School District, Leyden School District 212, Lifeguards, Park District of Franklin Park, Pool, Pool on Pacific, Summer Jobs, West Leyden High School
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 […]
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. […]
Birds, Chimney Swift, chimney swift habitat, conservation, Franklin park, Illinois, Park District of Franklin Park, Timber Park
When Timber Park’s renovation is complete, you may notice a tall standing structure. One of the features of the project is a chimney swift habitat. Chimney swifts are birds that arrive in Franklin Park in late April and then migrate back to South America for the winter. Chimney swifts get their name because of their […]
Bee Hives, Bees, Franklin park, Honey, North Park, Park District of Franklin Park, Parks Services, Pollinator Protection, Pollinators
By: Jen Costa, Parks Services Assistant Did you know honey bees are not native to North America? They were imported from Europe in the 17th century to make honey and pollinate crops. Without bees, our diets would be dull, tasteless and less nutritious. Bees pollinate 80% of the world’s plants by pollinating fruits, nuts and […]