Park & Recreation Month

Since 1985, July has been celebrated as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the essential and powerful role local park and recreation professionals — such as our staff at Plainfield Park District — play in building stronger, more vibrant and more resilient communities all across the country. We have a month-long calendar of activities to enjoy. Simply visit our site or click below.

National Freeze Pop Day at OSP

Enjoy a FREE sweet treat from noon to 2 p.m., July 8 at Ottawa Street Pool! Requires paid admission.

Traveling Story Walks

Join the Plainfield Public Library, Plainfield Police Department and Plainfield Park District for three Story Walks in three different parks this summer! For each event, there is a craft that goes with the featured story and a frozen sweet treat courtesy of the Plainfield Police Department! No need to register. All dates are FREE!

JULY 12

Bott Park (6-8PM)

Ocean! Waves for All

by Stacy McAnultty

AUGUST 9

Tamarack Settlement (6-8PM)

I am Picky: Confessions of a Fussy

by Kristen Tracy!

Movie in the Park

Bring a chair, blanket, some snacks and do not forget the family for a night out under the stars. The final Movie in the Park starts at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) at Settlers’ Park. No registration is necessary for this FREE event.

July 14 – The Bad Guys

Rated PG, 100 minutes

Unplug Illinois Day

Join the Plainfield Park District 10 a.m. to noon, July 15 at Bott Park for activities that will connect you with nature and unplug from electronic technology. Activities include:

• Scavenger Hunt
• Music
• Beanbag toss
• Large Jenga
• Kite Fly
• Crafts
• Giveaways

No registration is necessary.

This is a FREE EVENT for the public to celebrate Unplug Illinois Day, a program of the Illinois Park & Recreation Association to promoting unplugging for an analog day of play in community parks.

Cruise to Village Green

Once a month during downtown Plainfield's Cruise Nights, stop by the pavilion at Village Green for special activities, crafts, giveaways and fun!

There is no need to register for these FREE events. Sponsored by Numark Credit Union.

July 18

Snacktime

5-7PM

All ages

August 15

Games

5-7PM

All ages

Flag Football & T-Ball Registration

Registration is now open for Fall Flag Football and T-Ball.

T-Ball

Ages 3-4, 5-6

9/9-10/28

$105/$131 R/NR

9AM-2PM, @ Four Seasons Park

Flag Football

Ages 5-7, 7-9, 9-11, 11-13

9/10-10/29

$109/$139 R/NR

9AM-3PM, @ Bott Park

Summer Dance

Registration is open for a variety of summer dance classes. Options include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, poms, tumbling and more!

SilverSneakers at Prairie Fit

The Plainfield Park District is proud to announce it now offers SilverSneakers through the Prairie Fit Fitness Center located within the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center at 24550 W. Renwick Road in Plainfield.

SilverSneakers is a health and fitness program designed for adults 65+ that’s included with many Medicare plans. A SilverSneakers membership is the same as a Prairie Fit membership. It includes use of the track, open gym and fitness center. Classes are not included.

Those wishing to participate must first check eligibility at SilverSneakers.com/check. Once confirmed, visit Prairie Fit to begin your fitness journey.

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