Scout's Summer Fun Hunt, Patriotic Picnic, Christmas in July, Special Events at OSP, and more!

June 28

Scout's Summer Fun Hunt

Grab a map, visit the parks, find Scout and win prizes!

Scout's Summer Fun Hunt is now available for pick-up at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center and/or the Recreation Administration Center during regular business hours or available for download by clicking the button below.

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Patriotic Picnic

After a two-year hiatus, Patriotic Picnic is back!

This popular annual community event is set for 6 to 8:30 p.m., July 3 at Bott Community Park and Plainfield Central High School.

The event features:

Touch-A-Truck
Inflatables
Children’s Games
Concessions
Food Trucks
Children’s Games
Face Painting
Fireworks
And More!

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Christmas in July

Belt out Christmas songs all night long at the Inaugural Christmas in July set for 6 to 7:30 p.m., July 7 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. Snacks and refreshments are included, and there are plenty of fun activities. Cost is $5/$7 for residents/non-residents.

Unplug Illinois Day

Put the cell phone and video game controller down for the day and join the Plainfield Park District 10 a.m. to noon, July 9 at Eaton Preserve for activities that will connect you with nature and unplug from electronic technology. Activities include:

Eaton Preserve Scavenger Hunt
Facepainting
Beanbag toss
Large Jenga and Connect 4 Games
Crafts
Giveaways

No registration is necessary.

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Ottawa Street Pool

Special Events & Hours of Operation

SPECIAL EVENTS

$1 Friday Nights

July 15, 7-9PM

August 5, 7-9PM

National Ice Cream Day

July 17, 1-2PM

Enjoy a free vanilla ice cream treat (while supplies last)

National Teen Night Out (Ages 11-15)

July 28, 6-8PM

DARE Pool Party - FREE!

HOURS OF OPERATION

Weekdays

Monday – Friday: 12-4:45PM

Tuesdays: 1:00-4:45p

Weekends

Saturday & Sunday, 11AM-6PM

Holiday Hours

4th of July, 10AM-5PM

The Ottawa Street Pool reserves the right to close the facility due to inclement weather or low attendance. Pool Closing Guidelines

Text OSP to (833) 222-3024 to join the Ottawa Street Pool Info Hotline to get up-to-the-minute news and notifications of last-minute cancellations all summer long. The number is toll free and you can opt out anytime by texting STOP.

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July 12, August 9

Join the Plainfield Public Library and Plainfield Park District for three Story Walks in three different parks this summer. There is a craft that goes along with the featured story for each event. No need to register. All dates are FREE!

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Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park are back! Bring a chair, blanket, some snacks and do not forget the family for a night out under the stars. Movies start at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) at Settlers' Park. No registration is necessary for the following FREE flicks:

July 22 - Field of Dreams
July 29 - Encanto

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Ice Cream Social

Escape the heat and cool down with some frozen dessert by coming to the Ice Cream Social 4 to 6 p.m., August 5 in Village Green Park! Admission includes activities, games/prizes, after-hour access to the splash pad; and, of course, an amazing scoop of ice cream! Cost is $5.

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