Date Night at Birchwood Recreation Center on February 13

Vote for Your Favorite Way to Play at Plum Grove Reservoir Park by February 14

Indoor Movie Night at Birchwood Recreation Center on March 6

Tri Your Luck Indoor Triathlon at Health and Recreation Center on March 8

Family Gym Night at Birchwood Recreation Center on March 13

Family Friendly Theatre presents Cinderella at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center from March 23-24

Latest News from the District

Vote For Your Favorite Way to Play at Plum Grove Reservoir Park’s Playground

Palatine Park District invites the community to be a part of the decision-making process as staff members select the final amenities for the playground at Plum Grove Reservoir Park, located on the southeast end of Harper College campus.

Palatine Park District Preschool at Birchwood

Palatine Park District Hosts Preschool Preview at All Locations on January 30

This free event offers families an opportunity to preview Palatine Park District’s state-licensed preschools. Preschool staff members will be available to answer questions about the programs. Children are welcome to come along and explore the classroom.

Palatine Park District Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2020

Palatine Park District will start the new decade by celebrating 75 years of service. Thanks to a decree, signed on September 21, 1945, by Cook County Clerk Edmund K. Jarecki, Palatine Park District is proud to be celebrating such a major milestone.

Third Annual Palatine Park District Job Fair on January 8 at Community Center

The District’s third annual Job Fair will be held at Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, in Palatine on Wednesday, January 8 from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Frozen Family Fun Returns to Birchwood Recreation Center This January

Palatine Park District invites families to enjoy an evening of frozen themed activities, all while staying warm and toasty inside. Frozen Family Fun will feature many games, crafts, and unlimited hot chocolate and treats on Friday, January 17 from 6:30-8:00pm at Birchwood Recreation Center.

Recent Park Views Blog Articles

Potted Plant Care for the Summer

Taking care of potted plants in the summer can bring color and life to new places. Many people like to put pots on their front porch and patios. These pots bring a great deal of enjoyment and can be very easy to take care of if you plan ahead.
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Construction Projects at Hamilton Reservoir

Palatine Park District is in the process of installing 68 new parking stalls, 6 outdoor pickleball courts with lighting, and an extension of the Palatine Trail that will run around the edge of the reservoir to the existing looped pathway surrounding Gbur Sports Fields at Hamilton Reservoir.
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Give the Gift of Recreation This Holiday Season

Giving experiential gifts rather than material items at the holidays is a growing trend. Palatine Park District offers a revamped gift card program that promotes giving the gift of recreation fun this holiday season and throughout the year.
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House Plants

This time of year, all I see ahead are the gloomy, cloudy, cold grey days of winter. To lighten my thoughts of the future I think about having some plants to help bring some green life into my house.
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Walking in Winter

So now that snow has started to fall, and people are starting to hibernate a bit, how can you fit this healthy form of exercise into your routine? Palatine Park District is here to help!
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