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Celebrate 75 Years with Palatine Park District!
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Latest from the Park Views Blog

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

  • 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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    We Love A Parade (Shoebox Float Example)

    Participate in Our First Valentine’s Day-Themed “Shoebox Parade”

    Palatine Park District invites families to create “mini-floats” and partake in a We Love A Parade this February. Design, decorate, and build your float that will be showcased in a community-wide virtual parade.

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    Coyote, Adult standing on Snow,

    Village of Palatine Addresses Concerns Regarding Coyote Sightings

    Coyotes are a natural part of the environment in Illinois’ rural, suburban, and urban areas. While spotting a coyote cross a field, backyard, golf course, or road does not necessarily constitute a problem or a dangerous situation for humans or domestic animals; due to recent incidents in the community, the Village of Palatine has brought […]

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  • Palatine Tiger Shark Swimmer Vera Conic

    Palatine Tiger Sharks Swimmer Sets Personal Record While Landing in the Record Books

    On the weekend of November 14-15, between the beautiful FMC Natatorium and Prospect High School, the Palatine Tiger Sharks had a weekend full of racing ahead of themselves. The team was fortunate enough to compete at all during a disjointed 2020 season. Two races stood out over the weekend, both by up-and-coming star Vera Conic. […]

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    Register for Our Cheers to the New Year Family Celebration by December 21

    New Year’s Eve Celebration Kit for Your Entire Family

    Palatine Park District is putting together a New Year’s Eve Celebration for you and your family so you can celebrate safely, in the comfort of your own home. Our Cheers To A New Year Family Celebration event will provide you and your family with a celebratory kit.

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Palatine, IL 60074
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