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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 recently unveiled plans for a new sensory playground at Van Horn Woods. The play area will feature a main structure with… The Plainfield Park District recently unveiled plans for a new sensory playground at Van Horn Woods. The play area will feature a main structure with some traditional play elements including: Ground-level, under-deck play spaces Sphere for sensory interaction Spinner Rocking rider Sensory dome with various small spaces and interactive elements Communication board designed in collaboration… [Read More]

Paving projects are expected to begin this week as follows: Four Seasons – Adding paths to the north and south of the main ballfield quad… Paving projects are expected to begin this week as follows: Four Seasons – Adding paths to the north and south of the main ballfield quad to add ADA accessibility to two additional ballfields at the Four Seasons Complex. Farmstone Ridge – The eastern portion of the park site path will receive a grind and overlay… [Read More]

Try out a variety of fitness classes for FREE August 21-26! If you find the class that's right for you, register and join us weekly.… Try out a variety of fitness classes for FREE August 21-26! If you find the class that's right for you, register and join us weekly. All classes are at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. For ages 16+. FREE classes offered include: Strength & Cardio for Active Adults August 21, 5:45-6:45PM August 26, 9-10AM 20/20/20… [Read More]

The Prairie Activity & Recreation Center will be CLOSED Monday and Tuesday, August 14-15 for maintenance on the gym floor. In-person registration will remain open… The Prairie Activity & Recreation Center will be CLOSED Monday and Tuesday, August 14-15 for maintenance on the gym floor. In-person registration will remain open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The building will resume normal hours August 16. The gym floor will remain closed through August 18.… [Read More]

We need your input! The Plainfield Park District is holding a public forum seeking input to its American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The… We need your input! The Plainfield Park District is holding a public forum seeking input to its American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The meeting is set for 6:30 to 8 p.m., August 10 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Road in Plainfield. Please come to the meeting and/or participate… [Read More]

Sealcoating and striping is scheduled for the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center and Gregory B. Bott Park July 20-21. The work will be done in… Sealcoating and striping is scheduled for the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center and Gregory B. Bott Park July 20-21. The work will be done in two phases and begins at approximately 7 a.m., July 20. The larger North lot and main access drive is to be done Thursday The smaller South lot is to be… [Read More]