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Park District earns prestigious budget award

The Plainfield Park District announced today that its Annual Budget document earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)….

Kendall Casagrande joins the District as the new Supervisor of Special Events

The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Kendall Casagrande as the new Recreation Supervisor of Special Events. Casagrande comes to Plainfield after serving in a variety of roles…

Tree Diversification – You Can Make a Difference

The Problem Too many of the same trees are planted across our community. When too many of the same tree are planted, the result can be devastating to neighborhoods affected…

National 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…

Annual Fireworks Show

The Plainfield Park District is partnering with the Village of Plainfield to host Plainfield’s Annual Fireworks Show set to begin at approximately 9 p.m., July 3 at Plainfield Central High…

Andrea Juricic joins the District as the new Director of Recreation & Facilities

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…

Brad Keene joins Plainfield Park District as Recreation Manager of Athletics

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…

Wheatland Township Community Park transferred to Park District

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…

Four Park Board Commissioners sworn in to new terms

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…

Float and Fundraise for the Foundation

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…