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 […]
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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 […]
American Heart Month, Cardio, Health, Health and Wellness, Healthy Hearts, Heart, Heart Health Awareness, National Wear Red Day, Our Hearts, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Wear Red Day
February is recognized as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and we want to emphasize the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on the responsibility to act as a resource and promote […]
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The Park District of Franklin Park is excited to participate in a community literacy initiative presented by Leyden High Schools. The high schools have ran One-Book-One-Leyden for the last six years. It’s a program where faculty, staff and students read the same book to form connections through literacy. This is the first year Leyden is […]
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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 […]
American Heart Month, Cardio, Health, Health and Wellness, Healthy Hearts, Heart, Heart Health Awareness, National Wear Red Day, Our Hearts, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Wear Red Day
The month of February is recognized as American Heart Month (Heart Health Awareness). With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States, we understand the importance of having a healthy heart. Health and wellness is a pillar of parks and recreation and we are taking on the responsibility to act as […]
Announcement, Franklin park, Franklin Park Ice Arena, IDPH, Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Restore Illinois
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 […]
Announcement, Franklin park, Franklin Park Ice Arena, IDPH, Illinois, Illinois Department of Public Health, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Restore Illinois, Tier 2 Mitigations
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. • […]
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Open Play will resume starting on Monday, December 7 following new guidelines. The statewide Tier 3 mitigation measures allow for single participant training and Open Play is being adapted accordingly. One player will be allowed at each basket. Participants can only shoot hoops themselves. There is not playing with others and games are not allowed. […]
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We are pleased to announce that based on State of Illinois Phase 4 Guidelines released late Friday, The Park District of Franklin Park is reopening Playgrounds in our parks beginning Monday June 29, after complete cleaning of playground equipment and removal of all barriers. Requirements include a maximum of 50 Residents at each playground and […]