Park News
Veterans Day Ceremony
On Friday, November 1st, Veterans Park District held our Annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony at Bulger Park.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Park District Improvement Grant
Veterans Park District received a Park District Improvement Grant to assist in the planting of a pollinated garden at Bataan Park Community Gardens.
Step Into Swim and Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation Grant
Veterans Park District was awarded a $2,500 Step into Swim grant.
Parks Renovations
Veterans Park District was recently awarded an Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Open Space Land Acquisition & Development grant for our renovation project at Gouin Park, in Franklin Park.
VPD Receives Step Into Swim Grant
We’re thrilled to share that Veterans Park District has been awarded the Step into Swim Grant for the second consecutive year!
Garden Vegetable Bed Available for Rental
2024 Season: May-October
Bataan Park
Bataan Park Gardens Grant Approved
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Illinois Park District Habitat Improvement Grant approved for Bataan Park gardens.
Grant for Beautification and Renovation of Gouin Park
Veterans Park District is excited to announce the recent grant award from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Open Space and Land Acquisition Grant.
Senior Club Checks Presentation
Once again this fall, Veterans Park District Executive Director Bill Otte presented both the Grant Park Senior Club and the Bulger Park Senior Club with a check for $4000 on behalf of the Veterans Park District Board of Commissioners.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Park District was honored to show its appreciation to members of our armed forces, past and present, by hosting a Veterans Day Observance Ceremony on November 3rd at Bulger Park.