Author: Laura Finch - Page 3 of 10

The Oswegoland Park District has been awarded a Kendall County TAP Grant to develop a Fox River Trail Bike Rest Area at Boulder Point. The scope of work includes the installation of a pedestrian crosswalk, bike rest stop, and native landscaping. The pedestrian crosswalk with pushbutton flashing signals will help trail users safely cross Route… Read More

Summer Starts HERE! We have a fantastic lineup of Summer Programs for participants of all ages. You can view all of our Summer Programs right here on our website. Or visit any program page to see what we are offering in your favorite program area! Once you find a program you like, click on the… Read More

Spring is here, leaves are sprouting on the trees, daffodils are blooming, and dandelions will soon be popping up in our parks. Every spring, our Parks Team receives calls asking, "Why doesn’t the Park District control dandelions?" There are two main reasons why we let them grow: First, our Environmental Policy focuses on protecting air,… Read More

We're Improving YOUR Places to Play! A trail maintenance project is set to begin Monday, April 17. The re-paving project includes parts of the Fox River Trail, Grove Road Trail, and Prairie Point Greenway Trail. We expect construction to occur intermittently over the next two weeks, so the trails will be ready for you to… Read More

We are updating our Strategic Plan and need YOUR help! A random sampling of residents will receive a Community Survey. Watch for an email invite and share your feedback. The Strategic Plan will direct the future of our parks, programs, and facilities to best meet the needs of the Oswegoland community. Northern Illinois Center for… Read More

The Oswegoland Park District is developing a strategic plan to direct the future of the parks and recreation of our community. We’re working with Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies to assist us with the process. Your input helps shape our future. We are looking for interested residents to participate in a Focus Group… Read More

Today, Governor Pritzker announced that the Oswegoland Park District has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to develop Farmington Lakes Park. The 71-acre natural area park is located east of Douglas Drive in Oswego. The park features the 31.8-acre Douglas Lake,… Read More

Reserve a Park Shelter The Park District provides several reservable outdoor shelter locations for your next family party, reunion, or community group picnic. Reserving the shelter provides your group with a space to gather and share a meal while enjoying the great outdoors. Reservations open annually on January 2 for Residents and April 1 for… Read More

Spring Fun for Everyone! We have a fantastic lineup of Spring Programs for participants of all ages. You can view all of our Spring Programs right here on our website. Or visit any program page to see what we are offering in your favorite program area! Once you find a program you like, click on… Read More

Whether you prefer to embrace winter or dream of springtime, we have fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! Love It February 16 & 17 Museum Make & Take – Felted Fox - Warm up inside our cozy museum gallery as we create the most adorable winter fox pictures, made entirely out of wool!… Read More

Winter Ways to Play! We have a wonderful lineup of Winter Programs for participants of all ages. You can view all of our Winter Programs right here on our website. Or visit a program page to see what we are offering in your favorite program area! Once you find a program you like, click on… Read More

We improved YOUR Place to Play! Our third and final playground replacement project for this year is complete at Whispering Woods Park. Visit Whispering Woods Park to Enjoy: ADA Accessible Playground with Harness Swings, Spinners, Play Panels & Transfer Stations New Playground Features include an Alpine Slide, Trailblazer Rope Climbing System & ReviWheel Multi-Person Spinner… Read More