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Established in 2007, the Pantry Garden is made up of 50 raised vegetable beds, ten herb beds, four apple trees, one fig tree, raspberry bushes, and several barrel planters. The program takes an unused, marginal piece of urban land and turns it into a rich, sustainable land use opportunity that benefits local residents and the… Read More

Since last May, the Oswegoland Park District has been growing it’s honey bee population. Our operations department has grown to have three bee hives. One hive can house approximately 60,000 honey bees. This has been done in an effort to support the struggling honey bee population in the United States. They are a vital piece… Read More

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

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

Deadlines can come up quickly, so we want to make sure that anyone interested in our preschool programs has the information they need to make the right decision. Here’s the scoop on our programs, how the registration process works, and the lottery system. Here are all the details you are going to want to know:… Read More

SNOW. PLAY. FUN. REPEAT. If you’ve been dreaming of fresh blankets of snow, and brainstorming how you’ll make the most of the winter wonderland that is bound to come, this is the post for you! We have a bunch of winter activity ideas to help you spend your time outdoors!   Cross Country Skiing and… Read More

New Year’s Resolution Time is just around the corner and we’re here to help you make the most of yours! Whether you’ve always wanted to try cycling, want to improve your strength and flexibility through yoga or are just starting your fitness journey, we have a class for you. We offer multiple class sessions and… Read More

Originally from the city of Anaheim, California, Ginny Batemen moved to Illinois 39 years ago. After completing her education at California State University, Chico, she completed her internship in Recreation Administration at the Schaumburg Park District. After working part time at both the Schaumburg and Palatine Park Districts for 5 months, she interviewed Oswegoland Park… Read More

In honor of our veterans and Veteran’s Day, Oswegoland’s Little White Museum is hosting the annual military exhibit. The museum is displaying military artifacts from their permanent collection in a walk-through experience. There is a special section that honors military personnel with direct connections to Oswego, who were killed in war between the Civil and… Read More

Just because it’s getting colder and the holiday season is near doesn’t mean we can’t have fun outside. With all the cookies and pumpkin pies, it takes a little extra effort to keep balance with our active lives. So on November 12 bust out those jogging shoes and tap into your inner turkey. Gobbler Hobbler… Read More

The season is finally here! No more A/C blasting with the windows up, blue jeans are a possibility, and you can take a walk outside without the humidity making it look like you ran a marathon (unless you actually ran a marathon). We’re stoked to be in fall; haunted houses, Halloween costumes, spooky treats, scary… Read More

This Saturday local brewers are taking their barrels and taps on the road to gather along the Fox River at Hudson Crossing Park. The riverfront park is the perfect hub to meander by brewer’s tents and nerd out over IPA’s. Brew at the Bridge is a free entry event (now that’s a deal) with 2… Read More