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The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Andrea Juricic as the new Director of Recreation & Facilities. Andrea comes to Plainfield after serving… The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Andrea Juricic as the new Director of Recreation & Facilities. Andrea comes to Plainfield after serving as the superintendent of recreation for the DeKalb Park District for the past two-plus years. At DeKalb, she was responsible for the administration and leadership of all operations within the… [Read More]

The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Brad Keene as the new Recreation Manager of Athletics. Keene comes to Plainfield with over 18… The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Brad Keene as the new Recreation Manager of Athletics. Keene comes to Plainfield with over 18 years of parks and recreation experience, serving in various positions at the Bartlett Park District, Wheaton Park District, and Woodridge Park District. In these positions, he was responsible for planning,… [Read More]

Through an intergovernmental transfer, the Plainfield Park District recently acquired Wheatland Community Park, which was previously owned by Wheatland Township. The park is located on… Through an intergovernmental transfer, the Plainfield Park District recently acquired Wheatland Community Park, which was previously owned by Wheatland Township. The park is located on 127th Street, approximately 1/2 mile east of Route 59 in Plainfield. The five-acre park consists of a baseball field, large gazebo, playground, basketball court, soccer field, walking path and parking… [Read More]

From left: Commissioner Debra Narducci, Commissioner Tracee Steele, Judge John C. Anderson, President Bill Thoman and Commissioner Nuhie Faheem. Four Park Board Commissioners were sworn… From left: Commissioner Debra Narducci, Commissioner Tracee Steele, Judge John C. Anderson, President Bill Thoman and Commissioner Nuhie Faheem. Four Park Board Commissioners were sworn into new terms at the regular Park Board meeting held May 10 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. Honorable Judge John C. Anderson of the Will County 12th Judicial… [Read More]

Enjoy nature at an easy pace and experience the sights and sounds of the DuPage River while floating with friends for a good cause. The… Enjoy nature at an easy pace and experience the sights and sounds of the DuPage River while floating with friends for a good cause. The Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation have partnered with Plainfield River Tubing for a day of giving July 3. All proceeds from the day's activities will be donated to… [Read More]

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The month was chosen because two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history occurred in May: the… May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The month was chosen because two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history occurred in May: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad, completed May 10, 1869. In… [Read More]

Plainfield Park District announced today that it has been named a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation… Plainfield Park District announced today that it has been named a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management as selected by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Park District is one of four finalists… [Read More]

The Plainfield Park District is proud to announce it now offers SilverSneakers through the Prairie Fit Fitness Center located within the Prairie Activity & Recreation… 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… [Read More]

Beat the heat and enjoy the cool climate of the elevated indoor track in the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) for only $30 for… Beat the heat and enjoy the cool climate of the elevated indoor track in the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) for only $30 for four months! Simply visit PARC between May 1 and June 15 to purchase. The pass includes use of the elevated indoor walking track. Must be paid-in-full at time of purchase… [Read More]

The $90 for 90 days summer fitness special is back! Simply visit the Prairie Activity Recreation Center between May 1 and June 15 to purchase.… The $90 for 90 days summer fitness special is back! Simply visit the Prairie Activity Recreation Center between May 1 and June 15 to purchase. The pass includes use of the Prairie Fit Fitness Center, indoor walking track and the gymnasium. Must be paid-in-full at time of purchase and is good for 90 days from… [Read More]