$400,000 Grant Received, Story Walk Today, $1 Friday Night at Ottawa Street Pool, and more!

July 12

Park District Awarded $400,000 Grant

The Plainfield Park District was recently awarded an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $400,000 for the redevelopment of Van Horn Woods.

“We’re thankful for the opportunity to improve and enhance one of larger community parks,” said Plainfield Park District Executive Director Carlo Capalbo. “We’re always trying to find ways to enhance recreation opportunities in the District, and this state grant is a fantastic way to help make that happen.”

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Story Walk Today

Join the Plainfield Public Library and Plainfield Park District 4 to 6 p.m., today at Van Horn Woods West for the second of three Story Walks in three different parks this summer. Today's story is Butterflies are Pretty Gross by Rosemary Mosco. A craft accompanies the story along with complementary snacks. No need to register, this is a FREE event!

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Ottawa Street Pool

$1 Friday Night this Friday

SPECIAL EVENTS

$1 Friday Nights

July 15, 7-9PM

August 5, 7-9PM

National Ice Cream Day

July 17, 1-2PM

Enjoy a free vanilla ice cream treat (while supplies last)

National Teen Night Out (Ages 11-15)

July 28, 6-8PM

DARE Pool Party - FREE!

HOURS OF OPERATION

Weekdays

Monday – Friday: 12-4:45PM

Tuesdays: 1:00-4:45p

Weekends

Saturday & Sunday, 11AM-6PM

Holiday Hours

4th of July, 10AM-5PM

The Ottawa Street Pool reserves the right to close the facility due to inclement weather or low attendance. Pool Closing Guidelines

Text OSP to (833) 222-3024 to join the Ottawa Street Pool Info Hotline to get up-to-the-minute news and notifications of last-minute cancellations all summer long. The number is toll free and you can opt out anytime by texting STOP.

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Scout's Summer Fun Hunt

Grab a map, visit the parks, find Scout and win prizes!

Scout's Summer Fun Hunt is now available for pick-up at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center and/or the Recreation Administration Center during regular business hours or available for download by clicking the button below.

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Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park are back! Bring a chair, blanket, some snacks and do not forget the family for a night out under the stars. Movies start at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) at Settlers' Park. No registration is necessary for the following FREE flicks:

July 22 - Field of Dreams
July 29 - Encanto

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Ice Cream Social

Escape the heat and cool down with some frozen dessert by coming to the Ice Cream Social 4 to 6 p.m., August 5 in Village Green Park! Admission includes activities, games/prizes, after-hour access to the splash pad; and, of course, an amazing scoop of ice cream! Cost is $5.

Parents' Day Cookout

Celebrate the hardest working people around with some good food and enjoyable games 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 27 at Village Green Park! This fun-filled day includes a bags tournament and other contests for prizes. Registration per participant includes lunch ticket (main entrée, side and beverage). Cost is $20/$22 for residents/non-residents.

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