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 […]
Save the dates for your favorite annual fall events. The 45th annual Eddio Biondo Fall Fest Parade marches Sunday, October 1. Floats, bands and local groups entertain the streets of Franklin Park. Immediately following the parade is Pumpkin Fest at North Park. The school year is here and we are here to help! Our After […]
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 […]
It’s time to embrace the warmer weather and have another action-packed summer! There are plenty of opportunities for the whole family at the Park District of Franklin Park. Our award-winning Summer Camps offer plenty of experiences for your children. Our experienced staff, activities and field trips make our camp offerings the best in the area. […]
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 […]
Congratulations, Roger! The Park District of Franklin Park is pleased to announce that first-year lifeguard Roger May was awarded the prestigious Golden Guard Award. The award comes from Jeff Ellis & Associates Inc., an international aquatic safety and risk management consulting firm. According to Ellis, less than one percent of all evaluated lifeguards receive the […]
We are excited to introduce Liz Strack as the new Program & Aquatics Manager for the Park District of Franklin Park. She oversees all Special Events, Aquatics, and Dance Programs. Liz graduated from Carroll University where she majored in Exercise Science. Liz grew up in Waukegan where her love for being around the water started. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Park District of Franklin Park has been awarded the prestigious Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award. Earning this award demonstrates that the aquatic facilities operated consistently exceed industry standards in risk management and epitomize aquatic safety excellence. International Aquatic Safety Awards are conferred to deserving aquatic facilities by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. – International Aquatic Safety and […]
