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Give the gift of fitness this holiday season with a gift card to the Prairie Fit Fitness Center. Memberships are available to purchase December 6-8… Give the gift of fitness this holiday season with a gift card to the Prairie Fit Fitness Center. Memberships are available to purchase December 6-8 at Prairie Fit, 24550 W. Renwick Road in Plainfield. 12-Month membership costs (paid in full): Track Membership - $50 Fitness Membership - $200 Open Gym Membership - $80 Learn more… [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 is bringing a finalist medal home to Plainfield! While we didn’t win the grand plaque this time, we are honored to… The Plainfield Park District is bringing a finalist medal home to Plainfield! While we didn’t win the grand plaque this time, we are honored to have been a finalist for the second straight year for the 2024 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Management. [Read More]

For the second straight year, the Plainfield Park District was chosen the BEST park district in the 2024 Herald-News Best of Will County Readers’ Choice… For the second straight year, the Plainfield Park District was chosen the BEST park district in the 2024 Herald-News Best of Will County Readers’ Choice Awards. The Park District will be honored at the Best of Will County Readers’ Choice Winners Celebration scheduled for December 9 at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. Founded in… [Read More]

Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated October 14, 2024 to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people, the original inhabitants of North America.… Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated October 14, 2024 to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people, the original inhabitants of North America. The day is centered around educating the public about indigenous culture and to honor the social and cultural contributions indigenous people have made. As part of its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion… [Read More]

Congratulations to NuMark Credit Union for being named a Best Friend of Illinois Parks - Mid-Sized Business by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD).… Congratulations to NuMark Credit Union for being named a Best Friend of Illinois Parks - Mid-Sized Business by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD). NuMark and its representatives will be honored at the IAPD's Best of the Best Awards Gala to be held October 25 at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling. NuMark has… [Read More]

Get your steps for only $10 a month! Four-month track pass memberships at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) go on sale October 14… Get your steps for only $10 a month! Four-month track pass memberships at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) go on sale October 14 through November 10. The pass is $40 and valid for four months from day of purchase. Memberships grant access to the elevated indoor walking track and locker room. Purchase your… [Read More]

Try out a variety of fitness classes for FREE September 9-14! If you find the class that’s right for you, register and join us weekly.… Try out a variety of fitness classes for FREE September 9-14! 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+. Registration required. FREE classes offered include: Strength & Cardio for Active Adults, 5:45-6:45PM, September 9 20/20/20, 6-7PM,… [Read More]

The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Joseph Quinn as director of parks. Joe has served as a division manager, parks and grounds,… The Plainfield Park District recently announced the hiring of Joseph Quinn as director of parks. Joe has served as a division manager, parks and grounds, in the parks department the last two-plus years. His responsibilities included managing all parks and grounds maintenance work, special event equipment setup and special projects; schedules and supervision of work… [Read More]

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… 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). This is the eighth straight year the Park District has earned the distinction. A press release issued by the GFOA stated, “The award represents a… [Read More]