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 8 at Village Green! Admission includes activities, games/prizes, after-hour access to the splash pad; and, of course, an amazing scoop of ice cream!

Basketball Summer Camp

Learn new skills and improve existing ones in this Monday through Friday camp running July 29-August 2. Players ages 6-14 work on becoming well-rounded by focusing on skills like passing, dribbling and shooting with individual work and mini games.

Cruise to Village Green

Once a month during Cruise Nights, stop by the pavilion at Village Green from 5 to 7 p.m. for special activities, crafts, giveaways and fun! There is no need to register for these FREE events.

Schedule:

July 30

August 27

Fall Adult Softball Leagues

Registration is now OPEN for our fall adult softball leagues (men's and co-ed). Leagues consist of a 10-game regular season with a single-elimination tournament. Games are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Four Seasons Park beginning August 14. Captains may register their team, or individuals may register to play on the free agent team (provided enough players register). Registration deadline is August 2.

Traveling StoryWalk

The next StoryWalk event is set for 6 to 8 p.m., August 7 at Tamarack Settlement, W. 127th Street in Plainfield. Join the Plainfield Area Public Library for, "Wake Up, Trucks!" by Jodie Parachini with a craft provided by the Park District and a frozen street by the Plainfield Police Department. This is a FREE event. No registration is necessary.

Jammin' in August

Todd Downing Tall Tales & Silly Songs will entertain the little ones (ages 2-6) for FREE 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., August 9 at Village Green. No registration is necessary. This is a make-up of the Jammin' in June Concert that was cancelled June 25.

Fall Athletic League Deadlines

Registration deadlines are fast approaching for several fall athletic leagues

• Fall Pee Wee Soccer League - July 26
• Fall Flag Football League - August 2
• Fall T-ball League - August 16

Park & Recreation Month

In honor of Park and Recreation Month, we are highlighting the essential and powerful role our park and recreation staff play in building a better community. Check out the various profiles of our part-time and seasonal staff on our Facebook page.

Employee Shoutout Spotlight

Have you witnessed a Park District employee doing a great job or going above and beyond? If so, scan the QR Code or click on the link below so that they can receive recognition.

Prestigious Budget Award

The Plainfield Park District recently announced that its Annual Budget document earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This is the eighth straight year the Park District has earned the distinction..

Scout's Summer Fun Hunt

Scout's Summer Fun Hunt is back! Visit parks, complete challenges, earn points and win prizes!

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