Stories about the Downers Grove Park District
Step inside The Final Cut, a heart-pounding haunted house experience hosted by the Downers Grove Park District at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25.
Dave Haring is set to retire from the Downers Grove Park District on Oct. 3, concluding a legacy of leadership, mentorship and community impact in the field of parks and recreation
Explore new cultures, make new memories with your four-legged friend or embrace the crisp autumn air with the Downers Grove Park District in September.
Pete Wilt will be missed by those he trained as well as his colleagues at the Downers Grove Park District's fitness center
The DG PrideFest, featuring food, entertainment, children's activities and community organizations, will be held Saturday at Fishel Park in Downers Grove
The Downers Grove Park District on Friday will name the recreation center in honor of long-time commissioner Cathy Mahoney
The Downers Grove Park District hosted the annual Country in the Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Downers Grove Museum in Downers Grove.
Among the project highlights will be a new playground chock-full of features, plus amenities that add shade at various sites in the park.
The Downers Grove Park District hosted a FitFest at the district's recreation center on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
The Downers Grove Park hosted the Merry and Bright Victorian Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2024 at the Downers Grove Museum. Patrons were given the opportunity to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Blodgett house and visit with Santa.
The Downers Grove Park District is hosting an event for our four-legged friends on Saturday.
An annual Oktoberfest, an event featuring an esteemed scientist and a special day for four-legged family members are all on tap this weekend in Downers Grove.
The Downers Grove Park District will present Dog Daze on Sept. 14
The Downers Grove Park District will hold a pickleball tournament on Sept. 8
The Downers Grove will celebrate completion of Constitution Park on Aug. 7
An exhibit at the Downers Grove History Museum features the Sears Kit Homes in the community
The Downers Grove Park District’s Adventure Falls Sprayground at McCollum Park was busy with kids and adults trying to cool off on Friday, June 14, 2024.
The grand opening for the Downer's Grove Park District's Adventure Falls Sprayground is May 25
The Belmont Golf Club and Downers Grove Historical Society have teamed up to bring you the 46th annual Pine Hollow Open on April 27
The Downers Grove Park District hosted the Bunny Hop Egg Hunt at Fishel Park on Friday, March 22, 2024.
The Downers Grove Park District will offer extra youth open gym opportunities between March 25 and March 31.
The Pine Hollow Open will be held April 27 at the Belmont Golf Club in Downers Grove
Grant funding will allow the Downers Grove Park District to bring a fully inclusive playground to Constitution Park
The Downers Grove Park District has received an award for its financial reporting
The Downers Grove Park District has received three separate grants to fund park and playground improvements at Constitution Park
The award is presented to the district with the highest cumulative score, considering eight selected entries and a table display.
The Downers Grove Park District offers Ice skating, sledding and snow shoeing options
Lyman Woods will be the site of the Downers Grove Park District's Nature Tot Workshop
The Downers Grove Park District hosted a Gym Jam for middle school students at the district's Recreation Center on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
The Downers Grove Park District will accept Christmas trees for recycling until Jan. 15 at two park locations
The Downers Grove Park District will hold a noon New Year's Eve celebration for children
The Downers Grove Park District facilities will have varying holiday hours
The Downers Grove Park District is embarking on a new comprehensive plan to guide the future of its recreational spaces.
A new exhibit at the Downers Grove Museum explores the early Main Street businesses that helped shape the community.
The Downers Grove Park District hosted the annual Candy Cane Lane event at Lincoln Center Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
The Downers Grove Park District has initiated the development of a comprehensive master plan.
Celebrate the holidays at Downers Grove Park District’s Candy Cane Lane
The Downers Grove Park District will honor veterans with Nov. 11 brunch
Join an exploration of the "haunted" Downers Grove Museum on Oct. 10.
The Downers Grove Park District has receive a $10,000 ComEd Green Region Program grant for Patriots Park.
The Downers Grove Museum received Best Practices Award from the Association of Midwest Museums
The Downers Grove Park District hosted their second Dog Daze event on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Fishel Park. The event featured a non-competitive agility course, a splash zone and a peanut butter licking contest.
The Downers Grove Park District will host Dog Daze on Sept. 9
The Downers Grove Open will tee off at noon Sept. 23 at Belmont Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove.
The Downers Grove Museum will celebrate the acceptance of the Blodgett House into Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
Goats and sheep have returned to graze the Downers Grove Park District 's natural areas.
The Downers Grove Park District’s Summer Concert Series will wrap up with three concerts in August.
The Downers Grove Park District’s annual fishing derby will be held at at 8 a.m. Aug. 5 at Patriots Park, 501 55th Place.
The Downers Grove Park District has announced a phased opening schedule for Adventure Falls at McCollum Park.
The Downers Grove Park District Summer Concert Series continues Aug. 15 with six more shows on Tuesday nights.