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Open House for Springbank Bridge Restoration Project

The Plainfield Park District is hosting an Open House to present the Springbank Bridge Restoration Project and gather resident feedback 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., September 21 at the Prairie Activity…

Open House for Bentley Property Park Development Project

The Plainfield Park District is hosting an Open House to present the Bentley Property Park Development Project and gather resident feedback 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., September 21 at the Prairie…

Open House for Springs at 127th Park Development Project

The Plainfield Park District is hosting an Open House to present the Springs at 127th Park Development Project and gather resident feedback 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., September 21 at the…

Mexican Independence Day

September 16 is Mexican Independence Day, celebrating the anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain. The day is marked by a national holiday in Mexico, a reenactment of a historic…

Plainfield Park District earns national accreditation in parks and recreation

Today, Plainfield Park District joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)…

No registration or power at PARC September 26

No online or in-person registration will be available September 26 as power will be temporarily shut off at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) in order to connect a…

Ken McEwen joins the District as new Director of Parks

The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Ken McEwen as the new Director of Parks. Ken comes to Plainfield after serving as the parks maintenance manager at Bolingbrook…

Eaton Preserve Paving Project

The Eaton Preserve trail and parking lot paving project is scheduled to begin August 15. The parking lot and/or path may be closed at various times. Weather permitting, work is…

Brie Hurley joins Plainfield Park District as new accountant

The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Brie Hurley as accountant in the finance department. Brie comes to Plainfield after serving as the office manager at The Fields…

Public Information Meeting on Old Renwick Road Trail Extension

A public information meeting will be held 6 to 8 p.m., August 11, at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center for the proposed Old Renwick Road trail extension of the…