Canoe the Kish Teen Trip
8/2/2010
No experience necessary! We will take a 3-4 hour guided trip down the Kishwaukee River with Larsen’s Landing Outfitters. Today, the Kish maintains a class “A” rating from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources making it one of the three highest water quality river systems in the state. Box lunch is included. Co-op trip for ages 12-17. R $63/NR $63. Registration deadline is Monday, July 19. Program #23512A1. [more]

Park Play Day
8/3/2010
Looking for a FREE evening activity for your family? We have packed up great games and activities and we are bringing them to a park near you! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Program #26400C1. [more]

Storytime in the Park
8/5/2010
A wonderful way to enjoy the fresh air and the great outdoors! Bring your blanket and join us for a story, crafts and a yummy little snack. Weather permitting. Instructors: Darlene Finck & Sylvie Kemp. Ages 1-6 w/parent. R $10/NR $15. Program #21400C1. [more]

DARE Night Out Pool Party
8/5/2010
FREE! Teen Pool Party is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. For ages 11-15. Teen Pool Party Registration Forms will be available around the week of July 6. Registration deadline is Friday, July 23. [more]

Resident Registration Begins for Fall Programs
8/6/2010
Registrations taken in-person and online starting at 6 p.m. on Aug. 6 will receive top priority. All others, including mail-in and drop-off forms received before Aug. 6, will be processed after 8 p.m. on Aug. 6. [more]

Movie in the Park - Monsters vs. Aliens
8/6/2010
PG / 94 minutes. Calling all movie buffs! Bring some popcorn and snacks and join us for a movie under the stars. Terraced seating is available. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and even bug spray. If inclement weather is forecast, the movie will be cancelled. Presented by the Plainfield Park District and the Village of Plainfield. In case of possible cancellation, call the Settlers Park Event Hotline, (815) 609-6124 after 4 p.m. [more]

Board Meeting
8/11/2010
Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. [more]

Babysitting Clinic
8/14/2010
For girls and boys age 11 and older. This clinic will teach various aspects of babysitting and staying home alone, and each participant is eligible to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch and beverage. The cost is $30 for residents and $45 for non-residents, and the registration deadline is Aug. 7. Program #22108B1. [more]

Flick-N-Float - Twilight: New Moon
8/14/2010
PG-13/130 min. Enjoy a movie while floating on a tube at the Ottawa Street Pool! Guests must supply their own tubes. Free to season pass holders. Non-season pass holders are $3 per person. Registration will be taken at the door. [more]

Hawaiian Night @ the Ottawa Street Pool
8/18/2010
Enjoy a night of fun and excitement related to the Hawaiian theme! We will have special activities and games related to the theme. Free to season pass holders. Regular admission fees apply to non-season pass holders. [more]

Teen Color Wars Challenge
8/19/2010
Take the challenge - don’t be afraid! Cheer your team on as you compete in events such as dodge ball, kickball, relay races, Fear Factor-type challenges and more! Red, yellow, blue, green - who will win this war? Prizes will be awarded to the team who not only scores the most points, but the team that shows the most spirit and the team that shows the most teamwork! Participants will begin the event by making a team banner, chant and strategy plan for the evening’s events. All pre-registered participants will receive a “Color Wars Challenge” t-shirt. For ages 12-17. R $12/NR $12. Registration deadline is Monday, August 9. Program #23515A1. [more]

Family Fun Day @ the Ottawa Street Pool
8/22/2010
Join us for a day of family fun at the Ottawa Street Pool. Relive the early days of summer at your local swimming pool. Activities will include wacky games, dive contests, and much, much more! Free to season pass holders. Regular admission fees apply to non-season pass holders. [more]

Park District offices closed
9/6/2010
Park District offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. [more]