Story Stroll, Pride events, Summer Fun Run, pools +
May 28, 2021

As the Skokie Park District operates in 'A Bridge to Phase 5' of the Restore Illinois Plan,
the following are reminders and news updates for this week.
Celebrate Skokie Pride in June!

Throughout the month of June, the district and the Skokie Public Library offer a number of Pride events for the Skokie LGBTQ+ community and all Skokie residents and their families.

Click below to check out every exciting Skokie Pride event, coming soon!

'Skokie Story Stroll' kicks off today at Weissburg Park
Bring the family to various Skokie parks this summer and read the stories on display!

Every two weeks, a designated park will feature a children’s book laminated and attached to kiosks along our park path. As you stroll along the trail, you will be directed to the next page in the story.

Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time! Book titles will be announced the week prior to each scheduled park date.

May 28 – June 13
Weissburg Park's story
In honor of Pride month, "Peanut Goes for the Gold" is a charming, funny, and heartfelt picture book that follows the adventures of Peanut, a gender nonbinary guinea pig who does everything with their own personal flare.
The author, Jonathan Van Ness, the star of Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, brings his signature humor and positivity to his empowering first picture book, inspiring readers of all ages to love being exactly who they are.

Coming soon
June 15–27: Schack Park
June 29–July 11: Gleiss Park
July 13–25: Tecumseh Park
July 27–August 8: Shawnee Park
August 10–22: Emerson Park
August 24–September 6: Peccia Park
September 8–19: Gross Point Park
September 21–October 3: Hamlin Park


Summer Fun Run series takes off –– with a movie!
The first in a series of four park district summer fun runs, the entire family will enjoy running or walking this 5K or 2 Mile (both untimed).

Then stay for the free Movie in the Park: "Onward."

T-shirts and medals for all! $20/person.

Devonshire Park
Thursday, June 10
Race at 6 p.m. / Movie at 7 p.m.

The pool season is here!
Devonshire Aquatic Center opens tomorrow
It's summer –– and weather permitting –– the Devonshire Aquatic Center (DAC) opens tomorrow!

Opens Saturday, May 29

Opens Monday, June 7

Enjoy the best pools in Skokie this summer!
June tickets now available
Park & Facility Mask Guidelines
Fully Vaccinated
Effective immediately, fully-vaccinated people participating in some park district programs or visiting most district parks, playgrounds and facilities may do so without wearing a mask and without socially distancing from others who are fully-vaccinated.

Not Fully Vaccinated
People who are not fully-vaccinated should continue to wear masks and maintain social distance in all facilities. Those who are not fully-vaccinated should wear a mask OR maintain socially distance in parks. Exceptions continue for those with qualified medical conditions and those under 2 years of age.
New Hamlin Park playground opens –– with zipline!
The renovated Hamlin Park playground is now open, complete with the district's only zipline!

Playtime, Pohatan and Shabonee Parks are set to have playgrounds installed this summer. All Skokie playgrounds have been uniquely and safely designed with state-of-the-art play structures and surfaces. 
See our new June Happenings calendar!
If you are ready to get out of the house and play, this is the place for ideas! The Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings and more.

Click on the calendar to view it.





Check out the 2021 Summer Program Guide
The Skokie Park District's summer programs are now online and with them the district's Summer Program Guide, readying our residents for summer registration.

The Summer Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including a huge number of summer special events.

Click on the guide cover to jump into summer!