Have you seen our Spring into Summer brochure yet? If not, check it out here! If you have, you already know about all the spring & summer fun we have planned. Below are some of the key dates, programs and events that you need to have on your calendar. You asked for it and we […]
After School Program, Centre at North Park, Closures, Community Center, Facility Rentals, North Park, preschool, Recreation, Water Service Line Replacement
November 15, 2022 Dear Residents & Participants, We are notifying you that the Community Center will be CLOSED from Monday, November 21 through Friday, December 2. The facility’s water service line is being replaced and the project requires this time frame for completion and water testing. All Facility Rentals, with the exception of basketball and […]
ABBA Tribute, Centre at North Park, Concerts in the Park, Dancing Queen, North Park, Park District of Franklin Park, Summer Concert Series, Summer Events, Village of Franklin Park
Summer Concert Series are back and we can’t wait to see you there. Join us every Tuesday starting June 7th where talented bands will be performing starting at 7pm at the North Park Baseball Fields. Save these dates for summer music and fun in Franklin Park! Print your own Summer Concert Series here! June 7th […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade, fall fest parade, fall parade, Franklin Park Ice Arena, North Park, Park District of Franklin Park, Pumpkin Fest, Village of Franklin Park
The Park District of Franklin Park is pleased to announce the return of the Annual Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade. This longstanding Franklin Park tradition will march for the 43rd time on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1-2 p.m. The parade did not march last fall due to the pandemic. Eddie Biondo was the parade’s […]
Bridge to Phase 5, Centre at North Park, Community Relations, Coronavirus, Franklin park, Franklin Park Ice Arena, North Park, Park District of Franklin Park, Pool on Pacific, Restore Illinois, Village of Franklin Park
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 […]