Articles filed under Park Districts
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Increase in e-bike use prompts safety, trail etiquette reminders in forest preservesMay 04, 2025 4:48 pm - The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities, especially when it comes to electric bicycles, or e-bikes.
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Hundreds of kites soar over Wheaton’s Graf ParkMay 04, 2025 7:08 am - Giant Manta Ray kites nearly 100 feet long were among the highlights of the Wheaton Park District's “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park Saturday.
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‘The sky is the limit’: Suburban park districts are taking playground redesigns to new heightsMay 03, 2025 12:15 pm - Swings, slides and monkey bars alone don’t cut it anymore, that’s why many suburban park districts are designing modern playgrounds that promote inclusivity, accessibility and creativity for all park visitors.
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Vernon Hills Park District board vacancyMay 02, 2025 3:47 pm - Applicants are sought to fill a vacancy on the Vernon Hills Park District board for the term expiring in May 2027.
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Johnson reflects on 52 years as Schaumburg Park District commissioner as he steps downMay 01, 2025 4:54 pm - Though Dave Johnson wasn’t a founder of the Schaumburg Park District, his 52 years on the board of commissioners have seen the community it serves through a period of immense growth and change.
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Batavia resident's 'Peace on Earth Bridge' song promotes unity, good mental healthApr 30, 2025 3:32 pm - Steve Cohen of Batavia has written a song titled “Peace on Earth Bridge” to highlight the local landmark and spread a message of harmony.
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Turf field, gym and walking track planned for new Wagner Community Center in ElmhurstApr 29, 2025 12:48 pm - Elmhurst Park District board approves the schematic design for the new, $85 million Joanne B. Wagner Community Center.
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Celebrating Mother Earth, and a daughter, at Earth Day event in SchaumburgApr 27, 2025 4:42 pm - Many gathered at Schaumburg’s Spring Valley Nature Center on Sunday to celebrate Mother Earth at the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Earth Day event. But Pete Justen of...
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‘Various containers of elements’: Big Butler Lake Park project in Libertyville headed to summer openingApr 23, 2025 4:13 pm - Work on a $1.2 million improvement project at Butler Lake Park in Libertyville is moving toward a summer opening.
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Bonfire & Brews set for May 3 in GurneeApr 23, 2025 11:02 am - “Bonfire and Brews: Food Truck Frenzy” will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.