News about parks from Shaw Local
The city of Joliet acquired land two years ago to create a park that could force sex offenders in nearby apartments to move.
Crews took down playground equipment Wednesday at 28th Street Park in Peru and are adding lighting to Sunset Park. 28th Street Park is getting a new playground in October.
The new park along the Rock River at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Mill site is Phase One of Sterling’s $300 million Riverfront Reimagined Project.
Nearly every parking spot was full along Dixon's Custer Avenue on Tuesday as community members gathered at Vaile Park to celebrate the grand opening of the Larry and Louise Reed basketball courts.
The newly refurbished park, originally called 10th Avenue Park or School Park, has been under construction for the past few months.
The movie begins at 7 p.m. Come as you are or dress as your favorite witch.
Hikers will meet at Lock 25 and be shuttled to Bridge 41.
September is National Hunger Action Month and several Plainfield organizations and taxing bodies are joining together to help support local food pantries.
The basketball courts are named in honor of the late Larry Reed and his wife, Louise, who are known for their support of local sports and community projects.
Woodstock's parks master plan lays out hopes for park upgrades in coming years.
McHenry's Miller Riverfront Park set to close for two weeks to boaters during a parking lot reconstruction.
The Sept. 10 ceremony, set to last from 5:30-7:30 p.m., will officially open the park to the public.
The Huntley Park District is asking voters to give their blessing to an $18 million bond sale that would involve a tax increase.
Waiola Park in La Grange will get a significant upgrade next year thanks to a state grant the Park District of La Grange secured in January.
The Elmhurst Park District will ask voters in November to approve an $89.95 million funding plan for a new Wagner Community Center, a band shell in Wilder Park and other outdoor amenities.
The basketball courts are nearly finished, the landscaping is done and they are just waiting for painting of the courts and installation of new backboards.
Woodstock wants to build a splash pad at Woodstock Water Works, located inside Emricson Park on the city’s West Side, but still needs to find ways to fund the project.
Steps for Strays is hosted by Granny Rose Animal Shelter and will feature a walk through the trails of Lowell Park, face painting, an owner-dog look-a-like contest, a best trick contest, informational tables from local pet-based businesses and more.
Still time to enjoy summer fun before Will County kids head back to school. These community pools have August open swim hours.
Four blues bands will be performing at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
The Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners Monday voted unanimously to give residents the choice to fund high-priority projects identified by the community through a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Event was held at Oregon Park West.
Gurnee Park District is excited to announce and welcome its new director of recreation, Melissa Marsh.
An "incident" at a Cary swimming pool prompted a police response and investigation.
The Underground is a St. Charles Park District community space for its teens. With computers for gaming, space to study and room to hang out and chat, it’s a favorite spot for tweens and teens located just steps from downtown St. Charles.
Polo officials gathered with representatives of the William & Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation at two city parks Monday afternoon to hold dedications for some new additions.
The city of Polo held two dedications Monday, July 29, 2024. The first was for a new concession stand and storage shed in Millard Deuth Westside Park. The second was for a recently completed mural at Louise A. Quick Park.
Kane County has a variety of family-friendly events to do before school begins, such as painting at Color Me Mine, visiting Primrose Farm and more.
The Joliet Park District on Thursday plans to reopen the front nine holes of the Inwood Golf Course and four of the baseball fields at the Inwood Athletic Complex following this week's storms.
This second restaurant is called Cemenos at the Park and is located at 3000 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.
Playing at Pottawatomie means players of all ages benefit from the fresh air and picturesque surroundings while also improving their health.
Forest Park also sustained damage from falling trees.
Geneva Park District will host a free outdoor concert series with food and drinks available for purchase.
The task force, which planned to meet once per month, will meet next at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1.
At the June 25 Oswego Village Board meeting, unanimously approved the Park District’s redevelopment plans.
July is National Park and Recreation Month, and the Batavia Park District will celebrate with a variety of activities for residents of all ages and abilities.
Joliet park officials do not recommend camping along Jefferson Street for the Fourth of July fireworks show at Joliet Memorial Stadium.
This space — managed by the Geneva Park District, City of Geneva, and Forest Preserve District of Kane County — is now home to a new family of Carniolan Honey Bees!
Rock River Disc Golf and the Amboy Lions Club in conjunction with the city of Amboy are hosting the grand opening of a new disc golf course at Amboy City Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29.
Joliet Park District director says final count likely to beat previous high of 55,000 Taste visitors.
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The Fox Valley YMCA, Sandwich Park District, Village of Somonauk and Growing Hope Globally are sponsoring a Charity Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, June 23.
The tour will begin and end at the corner of Main and Tyler streets in Oswego and last for about an hour.Registration is required and residents cost $5 and nonresidents cost $10.
The St. Charles Park District will host the first Pickle Paradise event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 21, 2024, in Pottawatomie Park. The event is free.
Lockport Township Park District hosted a Juneteenth celebration at A.F. Hill Park on June 19, 2024. Will County and Will County Habitat for Humanity were also represented at the event.
Kids lined cast their lines into the Rock River at Prophetstown State Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, aiming to catch “the big one” at the annual Dick Brown Fishing Derby, hosted by the Prophetstown Police Department.
The Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce held a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Coach’s Park in the Cider Grove subdivision.
The park district wanted to bring awareness to the Meadows.