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February is Black History Month and celebrates the achievements, honors, contributions and triumphs of individuals with African or Caribbean heritage. Below are color pages and… February is Black History Month and celebrates the achievements, honors, contributions and triumphs of individuals with African or Caribbean heritage. Below are color pages and word searches to help you learn about some of our nation’s most influential Black leaders while also having fun. Coloring Pages Word Searches… [Read More]

The Plainfield Park District had a banner weekend at the Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park & Recreation Association Soaring to New Heights Conference held… The Plainfield Park District had a banner weekend at the Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park & Recreation Association Soaring to New Heights Conference held January 25-27 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency. Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency As a whole, the District was recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency. The accreditation is a rigorous evaluation process… [Read More]

The Plainfield Park District announced today that its finance department’s comprehensive annual financial report was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting… The Plainfield Park District announced today that its finance department’s comprehensive annual financial report was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This is the 18th straight year the Park District has earned the distinction. “This is a great… [Read More]

Planning Manager Kevin Miller The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Kevin Miller as the new Planning Manager. Kevin comes to Plainfield after… Planning Manager Kevin Miller The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Kevin Miller as the new Planning Manager. Kevin comes to Plainfield after graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this past May with a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (BLA). He also holds an associate degree in general studies from Parkland College.… [Read More]

Home for the Holidays? The Prairie Activity & Recreation Center is now offering a 30-day membership for only $30. Membership includes use of Prairie Fit… Home for the Holidays? The Prairie Activity & Recreation Center is now offering a 30-day membership for only $30. Membership includes use of Prairie Fit Fitness Center, indoor track and gymnasium. Memberships are available to purchase now through January 7, 2024 and are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. Memberships must be… [Read More]

Give the gift of fitness this holiday season with a special sale December 8-10. The following 12-month memberships, which must be paid-in-full at time of… Give the gift of fitness this holiday season with a special sale December 8-10. The following 12-month memberships, which must be paid-in-full at time of purchase, will be on sale: Track Memberships - $50 Open Gym Memberships - $80 Fitness Memberships - $200 Memberships must be purchased at the Prairie Activity & Recreation, 24550 W.… [Read More]

Paul Crisman In honor of Veterans Day, the Plainfield Park District is recognizing Risk Manager Paul Crisman and Park Board Commissioner Tracee Steele, both of… Paul Crisman In honor of Veterans Day, the Plainfield Park District is recognizing Risk Manager Paul Crisman and Park Board Commissioner Tracee Steele, both of who served their country. Crisman, an employee of the District the past 26+ years, served in the Air Force (1987-1992) during Desert Storm, the conflict between Iraq and a coalition… [Read More]

The Prairie Activity & Recreation Center is the place to be on Black Friday Weekend as the absolute best membership deal of the year will… The Prairie Activity & Recreation Center is the place to be on Black Friday Weekend as the absolute best membership deal of the year will be available! A membership to the Prairie Fit Fitness Center (which includes use of fitness center, indoor track and gymnasium) will be only $17/month EFT. First year only. One-year commitment.… [Read More]

The Plainfield Park District was recently chosen the BEST park district in the 2023 Herald-News Best of Will County Readers’ Choice Awards. The District was… The Plainfield Park District was recently chosen the BEST park district in the 2023 Herald-News Best of Will County Readers’ Choice Awards. The District was also chosen as one of the best in family recreation. The Park District will be honored at the Best of Will County Readers’ Choice Winners Celebration scheduled for November 28… [Read More]

The Plainfield Park District has been awarded a $400,000 park improvement grant from the State of Illinois. Funds from the Open Space Land Acquisition &… The Plainfield Park District has been awarded a $400,000 park improvement grant from the State of Illinois. Funds from the Open Space Land Acquisition & Development (OSLAD) grant will be used to complete a planned renovation of the Park District’s 75-acre Eaton Preserve on West 135th St., which includes a picnic shelter, playground, and natural… [Read More]