We are happy to announce that the Park District has installed three Little Libraries to the community. Joshua, a local Eagle Scout, assisted in building them for the Park District of Franklin Park. A Little Library allows individuals to contribute books they’ve enjoyed or no longer need, and others can take those books to read. […]
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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 share one environmentally friendly tip that will teach you how to be kind to our planet. Our seventh environmentally friendly tip is invest in LED light […]
This summer, we introduced a new summer-long activity called the Park Passport Adventure. Children ages 2-14 can travel around Franklin Park and fill out the Park Passport booklet. Once they get to their destination, they will answer the trivia question, share what they saw, or check off the event they attended to show that you […]
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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 share one environmentally friendly tip that will teach you how to be kind to our planet. Our sixth environmentally friendly tip is clean out items in […]
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The Park District of Franklin Park hopes that you are enjoying your summer and taking advantage of the programs and events we offer! We release a newsletter three times a year to let the community know what is happening at the Park District. To read the newsletter, click below! For all program information and updates, […]
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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 share one environmentally friendly tip that will teach you how to be kind to our planet. Our fifth environmentally friendly tip is save water by using […]
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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 fourth environmentally friendly tip is to raise awareness […]
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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.
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Melissa Renta is the new North Park Facility Manager for the Park District of Franklin Park. She oversees and coordinates all events and programs at the Centre of North Park facility. Melissa has been a proud resident of Franklin Park for the past 28 years. She has fond memories of taking walks to local parks […]
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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 […]