Parks Foundation of Franklin Park

Identifying and responding to recreation opportunities through community leadership and support.

Parks Foundation of Franklin Park works to provide opportunities to expand recreation and parks. The goals of the Parks Foundation include:

    * Introducing the Foundation to the Community
    * Expanding the Tree Donation Program
    * Facilitating Sports Affiliate & Program Scholarships
    * Identifying Community Partnerships
    * Planning Fundraising Events

As future events are planned, more information will be available in the Newsletter and on this website.

Friday, November 20 - 6:30 pm check-in, 7:30 pm start time at the Centre at North Park

Join the Parks Foundation of Franklin Park for No Limit Texas Hold'em! All individuals age 18 and older are welcome to participate. Early registration is recommended. Payment in advance can be made with cash, check or credit card. Payment at the door is cash only. Call (847) 455-2852 to register or email contact_us@fpparks.org with your name and contact information. To register in person, complete the registration form and send to the Community Center, 9560 Franklin Avenue.

• $100 entry fee donation - includes hotdog dinner
• 100 player limit
• Prizes and cash awards for the top 8 players - Valued at up to $5,000 based on number of entries
• Cash bar open to players over age 21
• Donations to the Parks Foundation of Franklin Park are tax deductible as defined by section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. Winners are responsible for all tax implications.

Thank you to all the runners and walkers who participated in the 2nd Annual 5K Foundation Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 11. We hope everyone had a great experience and will join us again next year!

Click here for the 2009 Race Results.

Thank You to Our 2009 Sponsors:

Platinum:Franklin Park Rotary Club, Franklin Park / Schiller Park Chamber of Commerce, Custom Promos

Gold: Dean Foods, Ace Hardware, Belmont Bank & Trust

Silver: Thrift 'n Swift Printing