We are happy into introduce a new interactive community program. The Park District of Franklin Park has created three Hope Rock Gardens at the Community Center, Ice Arena and North Park. Hope Rocks are a way to spread positivity in our community. This idea was inspired by Playschool student Parker Conway who left a Hope […]
Earth Day, Environment, Go Green, Green, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Parks, Recreation, Recycle
The Park District of Franklin Park is excited to host our annual Earth Day Celebration after a two year hiatus. It is part of the Park District’s mission to educate our community on environmental concerns. Earth Day is not the only day we should be thinking green. There are many ways we can stay green […]
Coronavirus, Flu, Health, Health and Wellness, Monitoring, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Resources, Safety
The Park District of Franklin Park is carefully monitoring the developments regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health, and Cook County Department of Health. We are also in contact with the Village of Franklin Park Health Department, while monitoring School Districts 81, 83, 84, […]
Athletics, Community Center, New Hire, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Recreation, Sports
Introducing Cody Nelson! Cody Nelson is the new Athletics and Facility Manager for the Park District of Franklin Park. He oversees all Athletic programs, leagues, rentals and the Community Center. He graduated from Illinois State University where he studied Recreation Management. Cody grew up in Lake Zurich where he played a variety of sports throughout […]
Community, Community Center, Community Meeting, concepts, design, Franklin park, Hawthorne Park, Input, Meeting, Park District, park planning, redevelopment, Timber Park
Dear Residents & Families, As you may know, the Park District has plans to upgrade Hawthorne Park in the next two years. We were also awarded an OSLAD grant for the redevelopment of Timber Park, only one block away. Our goal is to avoid repeating the types of recreation features in both places. Hawthorne Park […]
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 […]
Child-Led PLay, Chimney Swift, early childhood, Gaga Ball, Gaga Ball Pit, Grant, OSLAD, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Renovation, Staff, Timber Park
The Park District of Franklin Park is excited to announce that it was awarded a $248,200 grant through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program. This grant will be used for the redevelopment of Timber Park located at 3103 Hawthorne Street. The property was first acquired by the Park District in 1968. OSLAD […]
Earth Day, Environment, Go Green, Green, Park District, Park District of Franklin Park, Parks, Recreation, Recycle
The Park District of Franklin Park held another successful Earth Day Celebration outdoors at North Park. This family event featured many aspects such as District 84 students, interactive booths, nature, crafts and games. Community members explored the nature garden and learned how to keep our earth clean. We had over 20 vendors this year who […]