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Celebrate 75 Years with Palatine Park District!
Celebrate 75 Years with Palatine Park District!
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Palatine Park District Turkey Trot Turns 40

Palatine Park District’s Thanksgiving Race Turns 40

Ron Gbur, former Executive Director of Palatine Park District, was new to the recreation department when he pitched the Thanksgiving Day event 40 years ago. The goal was to create a family-orientated fitness tradition, that inspired the community to get outside, break a sweat, and spend time with their loved ones.

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Share Your Palatine Park District Memories for Special 75th Anniversary Slideshow

Palatine Park District needs your help! We are collecting photos from community members to help celebrate our 75 years of service. All you need to do is tell us a little bit about your photo. Submit as many photos as you can find!

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Washing Hands

COVID-19 Preventive Recommendations

Palatine Park District has always put the safety and well-being of our community members at the highest priority. With that said, the District would like to reinforce what the Cook County Health Department, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have published regarding Coronavirus. Currently, the CDC is […]

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Group Gathered for Public Lands Day 2019

The Numbers Add Up… Volunteer at Palatine Park District

Palatine Park District is always looking for enthusiastic individuals and groups of all ages who are interested in serving the community with their time and talents.

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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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Questions or Topic Suggestions? For more information on any topic, please reach out to the author. For suggestions on future article topics, please reach out to Communications and Marketing Manager Brittani Sotzen at 846.496.6287. Topic suggestions may also be submitted through our District Feedback page.

Recent News Articles

  • Sammy the Squirrel at Head to the Hills Golf Fest in 2018

    Head to the Hills Golf Fest Returns to Palatine Hills Golf Course on April 24

    Head to the Hills Golf Fest is open to the community and will include a golf circuit with a variety of activities including full swings, chipping putting, and a mini-tour of the facility. Masks are required for this event.

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    Community Fitness Center

    Palatine Park District Offering Combined Fitness Membership and Group Classes Beginning March 29

    Starting March 29, Palatine Park District is combining fitness center memberships with the existing group exercise program to provide customers with a more holistic fitness experience.

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    Dog with Bunny Ears at Hound Egg Hunt

    Hound Egg Hunt Returns to Palatine on March 27 at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater

    Palatine Park District will host the annual Hound Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27 at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 256 E. Palatine Road, Palatine.

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  • Preschool Students on Playground Equipment with Safety Masks

    Preschool Registration for 2021-2022 Begins on March 8

    Palatine Park District offers a state licensed preschool for children ages 3-5 providing a warm, accepting, safe, and clean environment where learning is fun. Safety protocols haven been put into place including masks, thorough cleaning of classrooms, and frequent hand washing.

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    ABC 7 Chicago Visits Margreth Riemer Reservoir on January 26

    ABC 7 Chicago Visits Margreth Riemer Reservoir for Live “Snow Day” Report

    ABC 7 Chicago visited Palatine Park District’s Margreth Riemer Reservoir Park earlier this evening in a report on this year’s first snow day.

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Palatine, IL 60067
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2195 N. Hicks Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
Phone:  847.202.5111

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