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According to a 2015 PEW Research Center report, 43% of Americans aged 18-29 use their smart phones for 4 hours per day. With 995 acres of natural areas, 33 playgrounds, 20 miles of biking & hiking trails, ballfields, basketball courts, inline hockey rinks and more, you’ll find endless possibilities at the Oswegoland Park District. So,… Read More

For nine weeks, the Oswegoland Park District challenged this community to get out and walk, run or wheel chair their way to a healthier lifestyle with Monday Miles. Early on, the community-wide goal was set at 2,500 miles, but the individual goals were as diverse as the people coming out each week. Some people set… Read More

We are pleased to present the community with the 2015 Annual Review. This report highlights the District’s finances for the fiscal year, as well as many of the activities and projects undertaken during 2015. The review also features some of the exciting projects for 2016. Read More

The new Fall 2016 Play Book is coming your way! The guide will be delivered to residents the weekend of August 6 & 7, and is currently available to everyone online. This fall you can Fish with Dad, enjoy a Radio Play, practice your Ballet plie, flip for Gymnastics, or tone up with Fitness. The… Read More

Limelight Theatre Company has a long history of creating and performing original works. This summer, they are putting their own twist on one of literatures most whimsical and enchanting stories, Alice in Wonderland. They will perform Alice the Wonderful on July 15 & 16 at 6pm and July 16 & 17 at 2pm in Hudson… Read More

The roller hockey court at Community Park at Grande Park is finished and open for play! Repairs included new colorcoating and line striping. Roller hockey courts are also available at Old Post Park, 116 Old Post Rd. and Wormley Heritage Park, 331 Century Rd., Oswego.  … Read More

Wonder what's going on at Prairie Point Park? Construction has started on a parking lot expansion. The expansion will provide an additional 138 parking spaces to help accommodate the many programs, events, and public use we have at this very busy park. Construction is expected to be done by mid-August, weather permitting.  Read More

This year at PrairieFest the Oswegoland Park District has begun Main Stage Moments. The idea is that people are given the festival’s main stage to reveal life-changing news in front of thousands. In news that didn’t disappoint, the first Main Stage Moment might be the one to change the most lives. At Friday’s Main Stage… Read More

The weather. Finally, we caught a break on the weather. PrairieFest saw four beautiful days in 2016, and we couldn’t be happier about it. We saw record crowds, and watched thousands of our friends and family enjoy the carnival, lumberjacks, races, and parade. The Oswegoland Park District is so grateful for those who came out… Read More

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend, June 16-19, with the Party of the Year! PrairieFest boasts free gate admission, children’s performers, and main stage entertainment all weekend long. Main stage entertainment includes Lucky Boys Confusion on Thursday night, Yorkville’s Ethan Bell Band and the Marshall Tucker Band on Friday night, and Smash Mouth on Saturday. New this… Read More

The Oswego Country Market it your place to shop local every Sunday throughout the summer! The Market offers plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like pasta, olives, popcorn, honey, & spices, and handmade items. Be one of the first few hundred visitors to the market on Sunday, June… Read More

Could one of the dogs attending PrairieFest’s Prairie Paws Pet Adoption event be the companion for you? Many friendly pooches will be waiting to meet potential new buddies on Saturday, June 18 from 10:00am-2:00pm. You can find them on the PrairieFest grounds, south of Oswego High School at the soccer fields. This year marks the fourth… Read More