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ONGOING CLOSURE INFORMATION, REFUNDS & CREDITS Governor Pritzker officially extended the statewide stay-at-home order through the end of April. In accordance with this order, all Park District programs will be cancelled and facilities will remain closed through April 30 or until Governor Pritzker has lifted the order. This extension will impact the remainder of Winter/Spring… Read More

The Oswegoland Park District supports the following joint statement from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) prepared in support of the safe use of parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 outbreak.  Concerns about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continue to grip our nation. As organizations that support the power of parks and… Read More

Ongoing Closure Information, Refunds & Credits In accordance with Governor Pritzker’s statewide stay-at-home order to mitigate community spread of COVID-19, all Park District programs and facilities will remain cancelled/closed through April 7 or until Governor Pritzker has lifted the order. The Park District will continue to evaluate the ongoing situation and keep the public informed… Read More

Cancellations & Closures All Park District programs and activities are cancelled and all facilities are closed through March 30, 2020. While the Oswegoland Park District has no confirmed COVID-19 cases as of March 13, we are exercising an abundance of caution. The Park District closure follows Oswego School District 308 and recommendations from public health… Read More

The Oswegoland Park District is carefully monitoring developments regarding the global spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Our top priority is the safety of our patrons and staff. Oswegoland Park District’s standard sanitizing practices include the daily disinfection of all surfaces in our facilities by custodial staff, including all classrooms, bathrooms, lobby areas, front desks, equipment, and… Read More

In celebration of World Wetlands Day, February 2, we invite you to enjoy this article on wetlands by our own Natural Resource Manager, Dave Margolis. Wetlands are by definition not one type of a water-holding natural habitat. They can be easy to spot, such as a lake or pond, or difficult, such as a marsh… Read More

PrairieFest 2020 PrairieFest, the area’s popular community festival is back this June 18-21, 2020. Presented by the Oswegoland Park District and FNBO, the fest combines small town charm with a stirring summer celebration over Father’s Day weekend. Free concerts from a mix of national and local bands, along with entertaining performances have always been a… Read More

IPRA Distinguished Member of the Year Each year, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) confers an award on a Recreation Section member exemplifying leadership and collaboration. This year’s recipient for the Distinguished Member of the Year Award is Oswegoland Park District’s Cultural Arts Supervisor, Cori Veverka CPRP. Veverka’s enthusiastic passion for creating events and… Read More

We’re thrilled to announce that the Park District has been awarded a $376,300 Open Space and Land Acquisition (OSLAD) Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help develop Andover Park. On Friday, January 17 Governor JB Pritzker announced $29.7 million in grants for 85 local projects which will help communities acquire open space… Read More

The Oswegoland Park District has been awarded a $1,835,997 million grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to assist in the renovation of our Boulder Point facility. A total of $10.1 million in grants were made available through funding provided by the Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) grant program. The Boulder Point… Read More

The Oswegoland Park District has spent the last year developing a Comprehensive Master Plan to establish a clear set of goals, policies, and standards for all of the Park District facilities, open space, and programs. This plan blends the analysis of parks and facilities with what we heard you say are your current and future… Read More

As we say goodbye to the 2019 season, we would like to give a special thanks to those that made the Pantry Garden possible! On Thursday, September 19, the Park District Board of Commissioners and Dave Margolis, our Natural Resource Manager, recognized Schaefer Greenhouses for their continuous support of the program since 2011. The Pantry… Read More