Village of Franklin Park

Village of Franklin Park Welcome to the Village of Franklin Park page! As a community centered page, we appreciate everyone's involvement on our site.

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06/01/2026

UPDATE
Traffic Alert --- Lane Closures on Grand Avenue - Expect Delays!

At least two lanes of traffic will be closed on Grand Avenue on Monday, June 1 from 6 AM to 5 PM and three lanes will be closed on Tuesday, June 2 from 10 AM until 2 PM. On Wednesday, June 3, three lanes will be closed from 10 AM until 1 PM and then two lanes closed until 5 PM.

La Grange Crane will be setting up a crane, generators and other equipment on West Grand Avenue from the Railroad Underpass to approximately Martens Street causing multiple lane closures. Flaggers will direct traffic through this area. Watch for signs and slow traffic. Consider alternate routes.

Thank you for your patience.

Park District Hosts Saturday Events at Downtown PlazaEveryone is invited to attend Saturday events sponsored by the Park...
05/28/2026

Park District Hosts Saturday Events at Downtown Plaza

Everyone is invited to attend Saturday events sponsored by the Park District of Franklin Park at the new Plaza in downtown Franklin Park at the corner of Franklin Avenue and 25th Avenue.

- Tots & Tunes - June 6 at 10:30 AM
- Pollinator Day – June 27 at 10 AM
- Total Body Movement – July 18 at 1 PM
- Movement Explorers - August 29 at 9:30 AM

Join the fun! Go to fpparks.org/events for more information.

05/25/2026
Village Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, May...
05/22/2026

Village Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, May 26, and yard waste will be picked up on Wednesday, May 27.

Start your summer on the right note at the Library’s Summer Reading Kick-off Party! Bring your family and friends, pick ...
05/20/2026

Start your summer on the right note at the Library’s Summer Reading Kick-off Party! Bring your family and friends, pick up your reading packet, and partake in the plentiful outdoor activities. Offerings will include a foam party (bring mess-ready clothes), bounce houses, music, outdoor games, ice cream, & face painting. We hope to see you at the party on Saturday, May 30, from 11AM until 2 PM (rain date is June 6)

05/19/2026

Get ready for Franklin Park Fest. It’s almost showtime.

The Village’s annual event, co-sponsored with the American Legion Post 974, will be held on Monday, May 25, at 11 AM at ...
05/18/2026

The Village’s annual event, co-sponsored with the American Legion Post 974, will be held on Monday, May 25, at 11 AM at the Veterans Monument, west of Village Hall. The event will pay tribute to our deceased Franklin Park veterans from all branches of service and feature an honor guard, a ceremonial presentation of the memorial wreath, and more. Watch for updates about a location change in case of inclement weather on our website at vofp.com and on this page.

Public Works Week is celebrated May 17 - 23, to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our Public Works professiona...
05/17/2026

Public Works Week is celebrated May 17 - 23, to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our Public Works professionals and the many contributions they make to protecting our health and safety!

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