Articles filed under Park Districts
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Lake Arlington path as dangerous as everSep 26, 2011 4:00 am - The path around Lake Arlington has become a dangerous obstacle course. No longer is it safe for families, young children, babies in strollers or seniors to simply walk a...
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New calf, pigs join historical Schaumburg farmSep 26, 2011 12:00 am - Three not-so-little pigs and a calf have joined the menagerie at Schaumburg's Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley. The latest additions will be seen at the farm's ...
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Mountain View Adventure Center rolls out the green carpetSep 25, 2011 6:00 am - The Des Plaines Park District announced the completion of the re-carpeting of the 18-hole miniature golf course located at 510 E. Algonquin Road, just in time for the fa...
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550 volunteers build Round Lake playground in one daySep 23, 2011 12:00 am - Have you ever wondered how many people it takes to build a 5,000-square-foot playground in one day? In Round Lake, the answer is 550. About 400 volunteers from Discover ...
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Wheaton to participate in Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of PlaySep 23, 2011 12:00 am - Wheaton Park District is teaming up with a household name — at least in many households with preschoolers — in its effort to defeat childhood obesity. As part of Nickel...
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Go back in time at Schaumburg’s Autumn Harvest FestivalSep 23, 2011 12:00 am - Nostalgia buffs will be transported back to the ’80s and ’90s — that is, the 1880s and 1790s — at this year’s Autumn Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Spring Valley’...
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Spring Valley Nature CenterSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - Volunteer and help the environment at Spring Valley on National Public Lands Day. Schaumburg Park District's Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, will h...
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Day of play in Vernon Hills:Sep 22, 2011 12:00 am - Worldwide Day of Play is a free, family event encouraging families to get outdoors. In Vernon Hills, the event is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Deerpath Park, ...
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You can review Wheaton parks budgetSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - If you have wanted to take a closer look at the Wheaton Park District’s 2012 budget, now is the time. Park officials Wednesday opened a 30-day inspection period that wil...
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Some Carol Stream parks referendum money in doubtSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - A drop in property values means the Carol Stream Park District may not be able to borrow all $37 million for improvement projects approved by voters last year. So distri...