Our Park District

The Park District of Franklin Park serves approximately 15,158 residents residing north of Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, offers more than 250 programs each year, and operates 17 parks totaling 24.14 acres and four facilities. Facilities include a year-round indoor Ice Arena with a full sheet of ice and Studio Arena, North Park Banquet Hall and Sports Arena, the Community Center, and the Pool on Pacific, an outdoor aquatic facility. The park district employs 22 full-time staff, augmented seasonally by more than 120 part-time employees.

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Child-Led Play

The Park District of Franklin Park has successfully incorporated child-led play into programs since 2005. Abundant research and experience tell us that creative, open-ended, child-initiated play is vital to children’s health and well-being. It strengthens them physically, helps them develop socially and emotionally, and stimulates their cognitive development.

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Residents must provide proof of residency on an annual basis. Please bring the following two documents to the Community Center:

• State Photo ID or Drivers License
• Real Estate Tax Bill or current utility bill (no older than 60 days), or proof of recent real estate contract closing