This season, the Park District of Franklin Park will not be printing our program brochure. With the potential for state guidelines to change, we made the decision to advertise everything digitally. This gives staff the opportunity to update any program information or guidelines as needed. Please note that masks are required for entering facilities and […]
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The Franklin Park Speed Skating Team was selected as the 2020 Best of Franklin Park Award in the Sports Club category by the Franklin Park Award Program. This is the second consecutive selection for the Franklin Park Ice Arena’s home team. Each year, the Franklin Park Award Program selects companies that have exceptional success in […]
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June 18, 2020 Dear Residents, Our residents waiting for an answer for the Pool on Pacific have been very patient during the evolving Covid-19 conditions. We are disappointed to inform you that the Pool on Pacific will not open this summer. The decision follows months of concerted effort to find a way to safely open […]
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UPDATE June 18, 2020 Dear Residents, Families & Patrons, In support of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, Park District of Franklin Park facilities remain closed and summer programs normally available are delayed. Park District staff is working to provide Day Camps, some access to the Ice Arena, and selected Community Events as outlined below as early as July […]
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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 […]
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The Franklin Park Ice Arena is looking for sponsors for its 27th Annual Special Needs Skating Competition. This year’s event is on Saturday, January 11 from 9:00 am-5:30 pm. Special needs skaters from around the Midwest will gather in Franklin Park to compete in Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Sled Hockey and Ice Hockey events. Last […]
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If you love to skate, but want something other than figure skating or hockey, you can race! The Franklin Park Speed Skating Club trains skaters to compete locally, regionally and nationally in the exciting sport of short track speed skating. Our Speed Skating Club was selected as the 2019 Best of Franklin Park Award in […]