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REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!
Register Online | Registration Form (Printable)
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Starting Saturday, June 1, the Recreation/Administration Center
will be open Saturdays 9a-noon.
Plainfield Park District posts employee compensation information on web site
In accordance with Public Act 097-0609, the Plainfield Park District has posted the total compensation package for all of its full-time employees on its web site. | Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The selection of Garrett Peck to serve as Interim Director of the Plainfield Park District is the result of careful deliberation and thorough discussion among the members of the board.
Our aim in choosing an Interim Director was to select an individual from outside the organization who could lend a systematic approach to the oversight of the district’s finances and ensure that residents receive the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost.
Mr. Peck’s background in business and his direct experience working with and within government are professional assets which have prepared him well to tackle the tasks that lay before us.
As the newly elected Board President, I consider it my first priority to put our park district on a path of fiscal responsibility, and fully represent the interests of taxpayers. I am confident that the board, working in close cooperation with Mr. Peck, can bring about policies that prevent any further increases in levies and fees while maintaining the high standards of services the patrons of our facilities have come to expect.
Peter Hurtado
PLAINFIELD PARK DISTRICT SEATS NEW COMMISSIONERS - HURTADO ELECTED NEW BOARD PRESIDENT
At their regular monthly meeting tonight, the Plainfield Park District Board said good bye to retiring Commissioners John Wilson and Michael Brann and seated newly-elected Commissioners Janet Silosky and Peter Steinys, who were voted in on April 9th of this year. The five current Board members then elected new officers for the coming term, electing Peter Hurtado to the position of Board President and Janet Silosky as Vice-President. | Read more
Bettin Earmarked as next Executive Director
Cameron Bettin has been chosen as the next Executive Director of the Plainfield Park District. Bettin, currently the park district’s Superintendent of Planning, will assume the role of Assistant Executive Director April 1 through June 30 before officially taking the helm July 1. | Read more
Check out our Upcoming Special Events!
• Abilities Expo
Saturday, June 1 | 10a-3p | Plainfield Central High School Field House
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• Kids Garage Sale
Friday, June 14 | 9a-2p | Renwick Community Park
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Summer Day Camp 2013! Don't forget to register early!
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2013-14 Great Adventures Program Registration
Registration Form and Payment Plan Agreement Form must be accompanied by a
$75 non-refundable registration fee via check or money order and submitted to:
Great Adventures | Heritage Center
24023 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544 or
Recreation/Administration Center
23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield, IL 60544
Click here for the Registration Packet [pdf]. To learn more about the Great Adventures Preschool program, click here [pdf].
WINTER/SPRING BROCHURE!
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Hershey’s Track & Field Games Hershey’s Track Meet Registration Procedures: Registration will not be accepted at the event! Registration deadline is Thursday, May 23. Individuals may register online or in-person. However, a COPY of your child’s birth certificate and a Hershey’s Track & Field Games Local Entry Form MUST be submitted prior to the registration deadline (Thursday, May 23). Completed forms may be dropped off or mailed in to the Recreation/Administration Center, 23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield, IL 60544, Attn: Andy Dunfee. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering for the event, contact Andy Dunfee at (815) 436-8812 x17. Check-in at 5p. Field events begin at 5:30p. Ages 9-14 | FREE! | Min. 50/Max. 100 Program # 57220A1 [more] Run for It! All Ages | R $15/NR $22.50 per person | Min. 20/Max. 30 Register by Friday, May 24 Program #56403A1 [more] Abilities Expo The exhibitors showcase will feature products and services including: automobile/van conversions; assistive technologies; bathroom equipment; beds, furnishings and accessories; chairs and accessories; daily living aids; durable medical equipment; exercise, recreation, sports equipment and services; home medical equipment and services; incontinence products; insurance and insurance services; legal services; publications; ramps/lifts; rehabilitative care/services; residential programs; seating/positioning systems and accessories; travel and hospitality services; and wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. In addition, Sherri Schneider of Family Benefit Solutions will offer a presentation on Understanding the Alphabet Soup of Government Benefits from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Schneider will cover topics such as the who, what, where, when, and how of SSI, SSDI, Medicare and Medicaid; how benefits change over a lifetime; how to plan so benefits are not unnecessarily rescinded; how working may affect each benefit; and available programs to help with working such as HBWD, Pass Plans, and Ticket to Work. There will be time for questions as well as prizes awarded to the winners of “Benefit BINGO.” LMH Certified Reporting will provide real-time captioning services during the presentation for the hearing impaired. The event is sponsored by Plainfield Township and the Plainfield Park District. For more information, visit www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com or www.plainfield-township.com. [more] Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, MI Ages 21 & up | R $45/NR $58/Seniors 55+ $45 Registration deadline is May 20 Program # 54504A1 [more] Flick-N-Float FREE to season pass holders. | Max. 120 Non-season pass holders will be $3 per person. Registration taken at the door. Movie: Soul Surfer [more] Kids Garage Sale Ages 1 & up | R $22/NR $33 per space 1 garage sale space = 2 parking spaces. If you would like more than one space, please register a different family member to reserve the second space. Must register by Monday, June 3. Fees are non-refundable after this date. Rain date is scheduled for Friday, June 21 Program #56407A1 [more] Family Recess Movies in the Park Madagascar 3 - PG - 93 minutes [more] Odyssey Lunch Cruise Ages 18 & up | R $93/NR $122/Seniors 55+ $93 Registration deadline is May 18 Program #54500A1 [more] Romantic Picnic for Two... plus the Kids! Senior Citizen Summer Picnic Family Theme Nights FREE to season pass holders. Regular admission fees apply to non-season pass holders. Theme: Super Hero Night [more] Family Recess Ages 5-12 w/adult | FREE! If inclement weather is forecast, Family Recess will be cancelled. Follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter for cancellation information. [more] Movies in the Park Despicable Me - PG - 95 minutes [more] Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks To donate toward this year’s fireworks display, visit www.melrosepyro.com/donate/plainfieldparkdistrict or mail a check made out to the Plainfield Park District • 23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield IL 60544, Attn. Melody Chapman [more] “Pretend” Family Campout Ages 5 & up | R $6/NR $9 per person | Min. 50/Max. 75 Register by Monday, July 8 Program #56409A1 [more] Family Recess Ages 5-12 w/adult | FREE! If inclement weather is forecast, Family Recess will be cancelled. Follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter for cancellation information. [more] Movies in the Park Hotel Transylvania - PG - 91 minutes [more] House on the Rock, Spring Green, WI Ages 18 & up | R $120/NR $150/Seniors 55+ $120 Registration deadline is July 2 Program #54501A1 [more] Family Theme Nights FREE to season pass holders. Regular admission fees apply to non-season pass holders. Theme: Game Night [more] Flick-N-Float FREE to season pass holders. | Max. 120 Non-season pass holders will be $3 per person. Registration taken at the door. Movie: Brave [more] Family Recess Ages 5-12 w/adult | FREE! If inclement weather is forecast, Family Recess will be cancelled. Follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter for cancellation information. [more] Movies in the Park Zookeeper - PG - 102 minutes [more] Family Theme Nights FREE to season pass holders. Regular admission fees apply to non-season pass holders. Theme: Jungle Safari Night [more] The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Ages 18 & up | R $70/NR $80/Seniors 55+ $70 Registration deadline is June 26 Program #54502A1 [more] National Night Out - Teen Pool Party FREE! *National Night Out Registration Forms will be available around the week of July 8. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 2. [more] Glow in the Park Ages 5-13 | R $8/NR $12 per child | Min. 20/Max. 30 Register by Monday, July 29 Program #56404A1 [more] Family Water Fun in the Park Ages 5 & up | R $3/NR $4.50 per person | Min. 20/Max. 40 Register by Friday, Aug. 2 Program #56408A1 [more] Flick-N-Float FREE to season pass holders. | Max. 120 Non-season pass holders will be $3 per person. Registration taken at the door. Movie: RV [more] Summer Fun in Milwaukee, WI Boerner & The Brewery Ages 18 & up | R $90/NR $100/Seniors 55+ $90 Registration deadline is July 1 Program #54503A1 [more] Family Fun Day Door County Ages 18 & up Residents and Seniors age 55 and older $625 person based on double occupancy, single supplement add $139 Non-Residents under age 55 $725 person based on double occupancy, single supplement add $139 Deposit of $100 will hold your reservation. Balance due August 27 REGISTRATION ACCEPTED IN PERSON OR IN THE MAIL. NO ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS TRIP! Program #54510A1 [more] Senior Citizen Holiday Lunch |
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