Whether it’s timing athletes or picking up litter in a neighborhood park, our volunteers keep our parks and programs looking great and running smoothly year-round. Keep reading to find out how you can get involved! Natural Resources – The Oswegoland Park District is the steward to over 600 acres of natural land. Volunteer with this… Read More
I Love Spring Break
Spring Break is just around the corner and we have a whole lineup of activities for kids and adults! Families looking for full day care for children grades K-5 can sign up for Kid’s Connection Spring Break Camp 2018. This is available at select SD308 Elementary Schools and to both current participants of Kid’s Connection… Read More
Market Returns In June
The Oswego Country Market kicks off the 2016 season on Sunday, June 5th. A variety of nearly 40 vendors will set up each Sunday, June through September, in Downtown Oswego from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Shopping local is easy with plenty of choices to buy produce, meat, cheese, eggs, and much more. This year… Read More
First Splash of Summer
Summer fun at the pool starts soon! The Civic Center Aquatic Park opens May 30 and Winrock Pool opens on June 4. Civic Center Aquatic Park offers: zero depth pool, play fountains, sand play area, flume waterslide, two drop slides, kiddie slide, lap lanes, poolside chaise lounge chairs, and a playground area. The Coral Reef… Read More
New Look for Lakeview
Lakeview Park is getting a new look this summer. Its playstructure will be geared towards 2-5 year olds with swings, a spinner, and hammock. New benches and a shelter with picnic tables will provide places to relax. See a concept of the Lakeview Plan. The Park District will donate the old playstucture to Kids Around the… Read More
Fashionable Earth Day
On Friday, April 22, Project Greenway celebrated Earth Day in recycled fashion. Aspiring artists and designers displayed their accessories and walked the runway, with the majority of the pieces being made out of natural or recycled materials. The three judges, Patti Bridge, a fashion teacher at Oswego High School, Angela Sharbert, a fashion teacher at… Read More
1st Annual Trail Run
Our first Saw Wee Kee Park Spring Trail Run was a warm, sunny, run through the community’s wildest park. Over 60 athletes climbed the hills, ran through the single track, and wondered if they were indeed on the right path. Each crossed the finish line, leaving Athletic Event Coordinator Mike Roth happy that no one was left… Read More