PARK DISTRICT OFFICES CLOSED
7/3/2009
Park District offices will be closed for the Independence Day holiday.  [more]

Patriotic Picnic
7/3/2009
Join us this summer for our 2nd annual Patriotic Picnic! Gather your family and head over to Plainfield Central High School for an evening of family fun and fireworks. Activities include a bean bag toss, PlayZone, inflatables, touch-a-truck, chalk-it-up, and more! Food will be available for purchase from the PCHS Booster Club. Presented by the Plainfield Park District and Village of Plainfield. For more information, visit our web site this summer, www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com. FREE! Please note that Renwick Community Park will be closed for the day on July 3.  [more]

Board Meeting
7/8/2009
Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.  [more]

Conservation Plainfield Event - Pond Management Seminar
7/8/2009
FREE! Jack Pizzo from Pizzo & Associates will be the presenter. The seminar will focus on the issue of water quality and provide an overview of factors that influence the overall quality of water. Environmental sustainability will also be discussed as well as how it relates to water quality. Conservation Plainfield was founded in 2001 as a cooperative venture of various government agencies and residents in the Plainfield community. Conservation Plainfield is a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Illinois proactive in planning for a sustainable future. Conservation Plainfield’s mission is executed through various programs, events, classes and projects. The mission of Conservation Plainfield is to raise awareness of ecological issues in the Plainfield area, increase public appreciation of the environment, and be proactive in planning for a sustainable future.  [more]

Movies in the Park-Bee Movie
7/10/2009
This movie is PG / 90 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. All movies are shown in Settlers’ Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Rd., Plainfield. In case of possible cancellation, call the Settlers Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124 after 4 p.m. For more information, contact Plainfield Park District, (815) 436-8812, www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com, or the Village of Plainfield, (815) 436-7093, www.plainfield-il.org.  [more]

Flick-N-Float-Bedtime Stories
7/15/2009
This movie is 99 min. Don’t miss out on the ultimate cinematic experience! Enjoy a movie while floating on a tube at the Ottawa Street Pool! Guests must supply their own tubes. Free to season pass holders. $3 to non pass holders Registration will be taken at the door.  [more]

Fall Brochure Delivery
7/20/2009
Our Fall 2009 Brochure is tentatively scheduled to be delivered to district front porches the week of July 20. Resident registration begins Saturday, Aug. 1.  [more]

Board Meeting
7/22/2009
Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.  [more]

Family Theme Nights-Tropical Island Night
7/22/2009
Enjoy a night of fun and excitement all related to a theme. We will have special activities and games related to the theme of the night. Regular admission fees apply. Free for season pass holders. [more]

Movies in the Park-The Polar Express
7/24/2009
This movie is G / 99 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.All movies are shown in Settlers’ Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Rd., Plainfield. In case of possible cancellation, call the Settlers Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124 after 4 p.m. For more information, contact Plainfield Park District, (815) 436-8812, www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com, or the Village of Plainfield, (815) 436-7093, www.plainfield-il.org.  [more]

Park Play Date
7/31/2009
Looking for an evening activity for your family? We have packed up great games, crafts and activities and are bringing them out to a park near you! Bring your neighbors and meet a few new ones for what is sure to be a new summertime favorite! All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE! Pre-registration is not required. This is a Play Passport event.  [more]

Resident Registration Begins
8/1/2009
Registrations taken in-person and online Aug. 1 will receive top priority. All others, including mail-in, drop-off, and faxed forms received before Aug. 1, will be processed after noon on Aug. 1.  [more]

Flick-N-Float-Jaws
8/1/2009
This movie is 164 min. Don’t miss out on the ultimate cinematic experience! Enjoy a movie while floating on a tube at the Ottawa Street Pool! Guests must supply their own tubes. Free to season pass holders. $3 to non pass holders. Registration will be taken at the door.  [more]

National Night Out - Teen Pool Party
8/4/2009
The 24th annual National Night Out is a unique crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. National Night Out 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. Ages 13-17 FREE! Registration forms will be available at a later date. Call the Plainfield Park District at (815) 436-8812 for more information. Deadline for registration forms is July 24.  [more]

Movies in the Park-Kung Fu Panda
8/7/2009
This movie is PG / 92 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. All movies are shown in Settlers’ Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Rd., Plainfield. In case of possible cancellation, call the Settlers Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124 after 4 p.m. For more information, contact Plainfield Park District, (815) 436-8812, www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com, or the Village of Plainfield, (815) 436-7093, www.plainfield-il.org.  [more]

Family Fun Day
8/9/2009
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! Regular admission fees apply to non-season pass holders. [more]

Board Meeting
8/12/2009
Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. .  [more]

Family Theme Nights-70’s Night
8/12/2009
Enjoy a night of fun and excitement all related to a theme. We will have special activities and games related to the theme of the night. Regular admission fees apply. Free for season pass holders.  [more]

Park Play Date
8/19/2009
Looking for an evening activity for your family? We have packed up great games, crafts and activities and are bringing them out to a park near you! Bring your neighbors and meet a few new ones for what is sure to be a new summertime favorite! All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE! Pre-registration is not required. This is a Play Passport event.  [more]

Movies in the Park-Dennis The Menace
8/21/2009
This movie is PG / 92 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.All movies are shown in Settlers’ Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Rd., Plainfield. In case of possible cancellation, call the Settlers Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124 after 4 p.m. For more information, contact Plainfield Park District, (815) 436-8812, www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com, or the Village of Plainfield, (815) 436-7093, www.plainfield-il.org.  [more]

Board Meeting
9/9/2009
Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.  [more]

Summer Photo Contest Entry Deadline
9/11/2009
The rules for this community-wide contest are simple: as you enjoy the summer season at our parks, capture these moments on your camera! Photos must be taken at Plainfield Park District parks, facilities or events. You may submit as many photos as you’d like throughout the season. Photo Contest Entry Forms are available online or at the Recreation/Administration Center, Streams Recreation Center, Normantown Trails Equestrian Center, and the Parks and Planning office. To enter your photos, pick-up or download an official Photo Contest Entry Form, print out an 8”x10” photo-quality print, enclose payment, and mail or drop-off to Kelly Banach at the Recreation/Administration Center, 23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield, IL 60544. Winning photos will be displayed in the Recreation/Administration Center! Prize categories include: best overall photos, best landscape photos and best people photos. Winning photos may be used in our publications or on our web site. Winners may be requested to submit a digital copy of their photo. Photos will not be returned. R $5 per photo/NR $7.50 per photo. Photographers of all ages welcome to submit photos!  [more]