Jul 30, 2024
Veterans Park District was awarded a $2,500 Step into Swim grant. The intention of the Step into Swim/Every Child a Swimmer funding is to provide quality, multi-level learn-to-swim programming, that expands opportunities for children to learn to swim and is “crucial...
Jul 30, 2024
Veterans Park District was recently awarded an Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Open Space Land Acquisition & Development (IDNR/OSLAD) grant for our renovation project at Gouin Park, in Franklin Park. The renovation is scheduled to begin in late fall 2024,...
Apr 12, 2024
We’re thrilled to share that Veterans Park District has been awarded the Step into Swim Grant for the second consecutive year! This grant will cover the costs for our Summer Campers to participate in swim lessons completely free of charge. Step Into Swim is a...
Apr 5, 2024
Organic garden vegetable beds will be available on a first come first serve basis. 4’ x 8’ garden bed will be rented out to residents, civic organizations and schools. There is a limited quantity. All gardeners are required to complete an application/contract. Our...
Apr 4, 2024
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources ( IDNR) recently notified the Veterans Park District that the application for an Illinois Park District Habitat Improvement Grant for $1950 was approved. The program provides grants to park districts to purchase native...
Apr 2, 2024
Veterans Park District is excited to announce the recent grant award from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Open Space and Land Acquisition Grant. The funding will provide beautification and renovation of Gouin Park located in Franklin Park, Illinois. The...
