Summer Camp, FREE Track Use, Flashlight Egg Hunt & More!

March 22

Day Camp Registration Opens April 1

Registration for summer camps opens April 1. Plainfield Park District summer camps are recreational in nature and revolve around providing opportunities to learn new skills, make new friends, and build confidence. Before and after camp options are also available.

Camp Information

FREE use of the track April 6

Stretch your legs, get your heart pumping and enjoy *FREE use of the elevated walking track all day Wednesday, April 6 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center.

April 6 is National Walking Day and is exactly as it sounds – a day to celebrate the easiest way to be the healthiest version of you. In addition to *FREE use of the track, Plainfield residents who sign up for an annual membership on April 6 receive one month FREE!

* Free use of the track is for Plainfield Park District residents only.

Track Information

Flashlight Egg Hunts

Kids have ball searching for eggs in the dark starting at 8 p.m., April 8 at Bott Community Park! Flashlight Egg Hunt is for ages 7-9 and 10-12. The Bunny will be on-site during the event for some fun flashlight photo opportunities. Kids MUST bring their own flashlight!

Other upcoming egg events include:

Doggy Egg Hunt - April 2, 10AM @ Clow Stephens Dog Park
Bunny Hop Fun Run (All Ages) - April 9, 9 a.m., @ Bott Community Park
sponsored by Heartland Bank
sponsored by AMITA Health St. Joseph Medical Center
EGG-citing Activities (Ages 1-3, 4-5, 6-7) - April 9, 11AM @ Bott Community Park
sponsored by D'Arcy Buick GMC
sponsored by Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation
Adult Egg Hunt (Ages 21-and-over) - April 9, 6 to 8 p.m., @ Bott Community Park

Adult & Youth Athletic Leagues

Registration is now open for a variety of adult and youth athletic leagues.

Adult Leagues:

Youth Leagues:

Flag Football (ages 9-11, 11-13)

Spring Fishing Derby

Bring your bait, bucket and fishing pole to Van Horn Woods Pond and test your angling skills at the Annual Spring Fishing Derby! Awards are given for the longest fish in each age division (3-5, 6-8, 9-13). Participants are entered into a raffle when they sign in. Winners must be present. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Event takes place rain or shine. Please dress appropriately.

Summer Employment

Applications are now being accepted for ages 16+ for employment in a variety of Park District positions including:

Summer Camp
Ottawa Street Pool
Youth Sports Instructors
Group Fitness
Personal Training
Parks & Planning
Normantown Equestrian Center

Apply Online

Bunny Hop Fun

The Inaugural Bunny Hop Fun Run kicks off this year's trio of fun runs and is set for 9 a.m., April 9 at Bott Park. Participants receive a shirt and cool swag bag which includes a unique event-themed giveaway along with other cool items. Thanks to sponsors Heartland Bank & Trust and AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center!

Following the run, stick around for the Annual Egg-citing Activities, also in Bott Park; and come back even later for the 21-and-over Adult Egg Hunt at PARC.

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