Discovery Campers dedicated their morning to assisting Park District staff with weed removal and learning about various plants and flowers in the Discovery Park garden. A few years ago, Discovery Park received an Earth Day in the Parks Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This program encourages the stewardship of natural resources by engaging Illinois school children in activities like planting native trees and wildflowers. During the summer, we involve our campers to teach them the importance of caring for nature. 💚🌳
Park District of Franklin Park
Recreational Facilities
Franklin Park, Illinois 198 followers
Serving the Franklin Park community by providing recreation opportunities through quality programs, parks & facilities.
About us
Our Mission: Dedicated to the Franklin Park community, we provide unique recreation opportunities through quality programs, parks, and facilities. Entrusted with our residents' investment, we are committed to fiscal responsibility, innovative leadership, and the highest standard of service. Challenged with environmental and energy concerns, we are responsible for conservation, community education, and the best practices in resource management. Considering the needs of our richly diverse community, we create awareness of the lifelong benefits of parks and recreation. Founded by concerned citizens in July 1964, the Park District of Franklin Park serves approximately 15,158 residents residing north of Grand Avenue in Franklin Park. It offers more than 250 programs each year, and operates seventeen parks totaling 24.14 acres and four facilities. Facilities include the year-round Franklin Park Ice Arena, the newly renovated Pool on Pacific - which includes an Olympic-size swimming pool, a zero depth area with spray features, a drop slide and two tube slides - the Centre at North Park Banquet Hall and Sports Arena, and the Community Center. The park district employs 22 full-time staff, augmented seasonally by more than 120 part-time employees. We participate in a special recreation cooperative, the West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA). Supported by eleven park districts, the association provides special leisure services for people with disabilities.
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https://www.fpparks.org
External link for Park District of Franklin Park
- Industry
- Recreational Facilities
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Franklin Park, Illinois
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Parks and Recreation, Athletics, Education, Facility Services, Park Services, Aquatics, and Recreation
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9560 Franklin Ave
Franklin Park, Illinois 60131, US
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9711 Waveland Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131, US
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10040 Addison Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131, US
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9715 Pacific Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131, US
Employees at Park District of Franklin Park
Updates
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Our Discovery Campers had a buzzing good time learning about bees today! They explored what's inside a hive, the different life stages of bees, and the essential equipment needed to care for a hive. 🐝🌼 Learn about our pollinator efforts here: https://lnkd.in/gUmBK7ef
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Happy #EarthDay. Let's celebrate our beautiful planet today and every day by taking action to protect and preserve it for future generations. Together, we can make a difference! 💚🌍✨
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We are hiring a Parks Mowing and Landscape Technician from April through November to complete the district mowing routes during the growing season. In addition to the mowing responsibilities, this position performs a variety of park and facility-related maintenance throughout the year. For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3Veubqm
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Happy #StaffAppreciationDay to our incredible team. Your dedication, hard work, and passion are the heartbeat of our organization. Thank you for all that you do for the community! 💚
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Hold onto your candy wrappers this Valentine's Day and drop them off in one of the #TrashOrTreasure boxes. 🍬💗 You can find one of these Rubicon boxes at the Community Center, North Park, and Ice Arena. By using these boxes, you can help keep our planet clean and contribute to the circular economy. Join us in turning these “sweet” holidays into more sustainable celebrations!
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Valentine's Day is around the corner & our Early Childhood Programs are keeping their candy wrappers out of landfills with our Trash or Treasure box from Rubicon. ♻️💚 By putting wrappers in the custom candy wrapper recycling box, we can keep our planet clean and contribute to the circular economy. You can find this box at the Community Center, Ice Arena, & North Park. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/erKgzUVm
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Dive into the season's highlights, updates, and more in our first newsletter of 2024! https://lnkd.in/g5-wnurn