https://www.ilparks.org/news/default.asp Tue, 7 Jul 2026 05:38:30 GMT Mon, 6 Mar 2023 14:21:00 GMT Copyright © 2023 Illinois Association of Park Districts https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=633810 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=633810 Chicago Park District's 'Go Run' series gets underway Saturday]]> Mon, 6 Mar 2023 15:21:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=621682 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=621682 Collect a Sticker for a Cause at Family Flashlight Walk
Take a brisk autumn walk, enjoy flashlight and glowstick fun and collect your last Rolling Meadows Park District collectible sticker!]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:05:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=620065 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=620065 Oak Lawn critter class gives children first-hand look at misunderstood creatures, nature
As Norah and LJ Young waited inside the Oak View Center, their anticipation for Crosstown Exotics’ critter class was building. The Oak Forest duo spoke in whispers about what creatures they hoped to see.]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:59:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=607895 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=607895 Oak Brook Park District’s annual triathlon runs back to normal
The Oak Brook Park District’s annual Cori’s Kids Triathlon was back to normal in a big way Saturday.]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2022 15:30:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=607877 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=607877 Chicago Park District’s Movies in the Park Events
Summer nights are the best! Especially when you can head to a local park and enjoy a movie night with your family. Bring dinner, snacks, drinks and even a blanket or chair to watch comfortably.]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2022 14:40:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=604175 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=604175 Catch Fish And Fun At Northbrook Park District's Free Kids' Fishing Derby
Northbrook Park District is excited to host the annual Kid's Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 14 from 10am-Noon at Lake Shermerville inside Wood Oaks Green Park, 1150 Sanders Road.]]> Tue, 3 May 2022 14:48:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=604138 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=604138 Lombard's Mutt Strut 5K returns for 17th year May 14
Lombard Park District's Mutt Strut 5K/1 Mile & Pancake Breakfast are back. The Lombard Park District will host the 17th annual Mutt Strut 5K and 1-Mile at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 14. Participate with or without your dog in either of these events.]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 21:22:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=603782 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=603782 Age only a number for Decatur Senior Olympics competitors
Paul Carlton, 69, enjoys shooting hoops, running and playing a round of pickleball, but it’s not just to stay in shape. The social side is also a draw.]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:30:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=601739 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=601739 Hippity Hop To Commissioner's Park For Alsip Park District's Egg Hunt
Kids are invited to the Alsip Park District's Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 9.]]> Fri, 8 Apr 2022 14:54:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=601401 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=601401 CCFPD eggs scattered throughout forest preserves
Champaign County residents may have an Easter egg hunt or two scheduled on their calendar over the next month. But residents don’t have to wait until the big day to find eggs. They could just visit any Champaign County Forest Preserve park.]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2022 15:42:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=601399 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=601399 Community and nature the right medicine for grief and loss
There’s been plenty of conversation about grief these last two years as COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll for many reasons, most especially on those who lost loved ones because of the virus.]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2022 15:40:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=600838 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=600838 Geneva Park District to host Egg-Mazing Race and Twilight Egg Hunt
Geneva Park District is planning an "Egg-Mazing Race & Twilight Egg Hunt" for ages 10 to 16 on Friday, April 8.]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:48:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=579315 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=579315 Palatine Park District brings back Park Quest by popular demand
Do you like to explore? Do you like to solve puzzles and compete in events? Palatine Park Quest may be the event for you!]]> Wed, 8 Sep 2021 22:29:37 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=572254 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=572254 Splashes, Dashes and Spokes Youth Triathlon returns July 24
Sign up for the St. Charles Park District's Splashes, Dashes and Spokes Youth Triathlon on Saturday, July 24.]]> Tue, 6 Jul 2021 15:12:10 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=554425 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=554425 Carbondale Park District's Learning Tree Keeps Kids Engaged
The Carbondale Park District is adapting to pandemic-forced public gathering restrictions, by creating a series of learning videos. It’s called Learning Tree, and each week, two new videos will be posted on their YouTube Channel. Annie Webster, with the Park District says, it’s way to stay connected .]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2021 17:10:46 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=553006 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=553006 Kids learn basketball skills, build friendships with Gurnee Park District leagues
Youth basketball leagues have returned to the Gurnee Park District. As the COVID-19 restrictions eased over the past month, the district was able to offer a modified program following state safety protocols.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:13:30 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=546433 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=546433 ‘Good game, bro’: Chicago Park District adds esports to its recreational program with inaugural ‘NBA 2K21’ tournament
The Chicago Park District’s sports programs usually involve swimming pools, playing fields and basketball courts. This past week, for the first time, they involved Xboxes and PlayStations.]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2021 16:30:20 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=523828 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=523828 Get out and enjoy Hike Lake County Challenge
The Lake County Forest Preserves has a challenge -- or seven of them -- for residents.]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:14:56 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=523826 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=523826 Naperville Park District offering modified in-person programs this fall
With Naperville-area students set to begin remote learning next week, the park district has shifted its in-person programming to support virtual education and modified recreational opportunities amid the coronavirus crisis.]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:05:07 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=604740 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=604740 May the 4th Star Wars event encourages kids to, ‘just have fun and nerd out’
Approximately 35 children trusted their feelings and used the force during the May the 4th Star Wars Scavenger Hunt event at the Glenview Park Center (2400 Chestnut Ave.) in Glenview on May 4.]]> Mon, 9 May 2022 17:11:00 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=521535 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=521535 In age of precautionary measures, area park district puts its programs on wheels with neighborhood singalongs
The Lockport Township Park District has entered the next phase of entertaining local families this summer by taking its show on the road.]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:03:29 GMT https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=521209 https://www.ilparks.org/news/news.asp?id=521209 Park district helps kids keep active during e-learning
Decatur Park District officials said they are helping keep kids active this fall with two different programs.]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:50:42 GMT