Articles filed under Park Districts
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Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove set restrictions for e-bikes and e-scootersDec 03, 2025 9:31 am - Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove officials have finalized rules for e-bikes and e-scooters.
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Demolition work begins for Mount Prospect’s Lions Park makeoverNov 26, 2025 11:52 am - The Mount Prospect Park District began demolition this week at Lions Memorial Park on its way to replacing Lions Recreation Center and Big Surf Pool.
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Wheeling parks board to decide construction contract for aquatic centerNov 26, 2025 7:01 am - The Wheeling Park District board will meet Tuesday to consider hiring a company to manage the early steps of a proposed renovation of the Family Aquatic Center.
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Itasca’s annual Winter Wonderland to feature a new holiday marketNov 25, 2025 11:04 pm - Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Itasca’s Winter Wonderland in the newly upgraded Usher Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. It is presented by the Itasca Park District and the village of Itasca.
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Glen Ellyn Park District’s Santa’s Mailbox returns for holiday wishesNov 24, 2025 1:41 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District is offering a Santa's Mailbox service where children can drop off letters to Santa by Dec. 5 and receive a handwritten reply from the jolly old elf.
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Elmhurst Park District survey open to solicit input on future of Wilder ParkNov 24, 2025 11:36 am - The Elmhurst Park District invites the public to take part in a survey that will help shape the future of Wilder Park.
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Celebration of Lights kicks off Batavia’s holiday season Nov. 30Nov 24, 2025 11:08 am - Santa Claus is coming to Batavia's Peg Bond Center on Nov. 30 for a holiday festival with music, lights, and festivities.
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Wheeling Park District receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency AwardNov 21, 2025 5:01 pm - The Wheeling Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association.
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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Glen Ellyn Park District offers free holiday light recyclingNov 19, 2025 10:31 pm - The Glen Ellyn Park District is making it easy to recycle your old holiday lights.