Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department

08/31/2026

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08/28/2026

🎃👻 Early Bird Registration is closing fast for the Annual Palos Park Spooky Shuffle! 👻🎃

Get ready for one of the area's most scenic and spirited fall races! Registration is open for the Palos Park Spooky Shuffle Trail Race, featuring 5K and 10K distances winding through the beautiful trails of the Cook County Forest Preserves.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends September 5, so don't wait—register now and save!

Register today and secure your spot before prices increase! Link👉 https://bit.ly/4z5sgGe

08/27/2026

🌲 What a day at Starved Rock! 🌲
Our seniors enjoyed an unforgettable day trip to Starved Rock State Park last week! The group had a delicious lunch at the famous Lodge, then set off on a land and water tour, learning about the park's history while getting up close with the wildlife that calls the Illinois River home. From soaring eagles to bison at Buffalo Rock, and watching the barges in the Lock & Dam, it was a day full of fresh air, fun, and new friendships.

Missed this one? Don't worry — we've got more senior trips coming up this fall!

🔒 Locked Up in History: Old Joliet Prison Tour — October
🛍️ Thrifted Treasures at True North — November

Get all the details and sign up in our Fall Rec Guide, available now!

08/26/2026

NEW THIS FALL: GAME ON! Middle schoolers — this one's for you.

GAME ON! is a monthly after-school pickup game meetup on the Village Green where a different sport is featured each month. No tryouts. No pressure. Just good competition and good company.

Kickball — Monday, Sept 21
Ultimate Frisbee — Monday, Oct 19
Pickleball — Monday, Nov 16

📍 Village Green · 3–5pm · 6th–8th Grade · $5 drop-in fee per meetup

Register at palospark.org or call (708) 671-3760

08/25/2026

🎶 What a way to wrap up summer! 🎶

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Village Green last Thursday for our final concert of the summer with ReTurn2Soul!

A huge thank you to our sponsors, whose support makes this series possible: Republic Bank, Kallemeyn Auto Center, and Chiro One

Check out the full recap here 👉

Palos Park wrapped up its Summer Concert Series with ReTurn2Soul, bringing residents together for an evening of R&B, Motown, pop and jazz.

08/24/2026

🍽️ The Ages 55 & Better Club has returned for the fall — and the September edition is one you won't want to miss!

Join us Monday, September 14th for a special presentation by Kerlin Walsh Law on "6 Essential Documents Everyone Should Have in Place" — information every family needs — with lunch catered by Papa Joe's.

📅 Monday, Sept 14 · 12–2:15pm (Doors open at 11am)
📍 Rec Center Community Room (lower level)

⚠️ Registration deadline is one week before the event — register by Sept 7th to guarantee your meal!

Register at palospark.org, in person at the Rec Center, or call (708) 671-3760

08/21/2026

🍂 The Rec Center isn't just for kids! Adults 18+ can find ways to harness their flow, get a good workout in, or just find time to be social with friends!!

🧘 Yoga Skill in Action — Tuesdays Aug 25–Oct 27, 6–7pm
🧘 Yoga for Healthy Aging — Thursdays Aug 27–Oct 29, 6:30-7:30pm
🏀 Men's Basketball — Thursdays Sept 3–Nov 19, 8–10pm ·
🏓 Pickleball 101 — Oct 2 · Learn the game from scratch in one session! Morning and evening options.
🎃 NEW: Adult Craft Night — DIY Decorative Pumpkin · Oct 7 · 6–7:30pm

View all programs and register at palospark.org · (708) 671-3760

08/19/2026

⚽ School is back — and so is soccer season!

Soccer Shots returns Monday, August 24th giving kids ages 2–8 the best start in youth soccer development. Ball control, dribbling, passing, scoring — all wrapped in games and fun.

📍 Village Green (indoor when needed)
🗓️ Fall 1: Mondays, Aug 24–Oct 12 (no class 9/7)
🔸 Mini (ages 2-3): 4:00–4:30pm
🔸 Classic (ages 3.5–5): 4:30–5:15pm
🔸 Premier (ages 6–8): 5:15–6pm

There's only a few days left to register! palospark.org · (708) 671-3760

08/17/2026

🎶 One More Night of Summer Music! 🎶

Join us for Concert on The Green this Thursday, August 20th, featuring Return 2 Soul, bringing an evening of high-energy classics, Motown, funk, soul, and dance favorites that will have you singing along and on your feet.

Grounds Open at 5:00pm, Concert is from 6-8pm

Pack your lawn chairs or blankets, gather your family and friends, and help us close out another fantastic summer season of music in The Park. Thank you to our generous concert sponsors, Republic Bank and Kallemeyn Auto Rebuilders, for helping make these free community concerts possible.

We can't wait to see you on the Green for one last summer celebration! 🎤🌳🎸