Attention All Anglers!
Krape Park 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, IL, United StatesTrout fishing season opens at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019 and the enforced limit is five (5) trout per day per person. Recently, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released rainbow trout in 54 locations in Illinois, including Yellow Creek, as part of DNR’s Catchable Trout Program. A fishing license and inland-trout stamp […]
Areas of Krape and Taylor Closed
Krape Park 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, IL, United StatesKrape Park and Taylor Park are currently open to the public. As a safety precaution, areas in both parks have been barricaded due to flooding. Patrons are asked to stay away from the water and to call 911 to report any emergency.
Theater Bus Trip
Freeport Park District Office 1122 S. Burchard Ave., Freeport, IL, United StatesHere comes the sun…here comes the fun! Reserve your balcony seat(s) for RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. Comfortable buses will get you to the Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago where you’ll go back in time to the legendary fab four and the best of Abbey Road. Buses will depart from Read Park on Sunday, […]
Seeking Facilities Supervisor at Krape Park
Krape Park 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, IL, United StatesJob Title: Krape Park Facilities Supervisor Closing Date: April 23, 2019 Summary: Freeport Park District is seeking a seasonal Krape Park Facilities Supervisor to directly oversee boat rentals, carousel and miniature golf course. The ideal candidate shall be a responsible, safety-oriented leader that enjoys working outdoors with people. Duties: The Krape Park Facilities Supervisor is […]
Group Golf Lessons at Park Hills
Sign up now for Adult Group Golf Lessons to be held on Tuesdays, May 7-June 11 from 5:00 -5:45 pm at Park Hills Golf Course. There will be 5 lessons and 1 playing session on the golf course. Lessons cover all the basics and fundamentals of the golf swing. Also included is a coupon for […]
Astronomy Class Begins May 1
Doug Firebaugh Observatory 2892 W. Stephenson St., Freeport, United StatesStar Gazers Wanted! Doug Firebaugh Observatory is providing a 6 week series called Starting Out in Astronomy. Through a mixture of discussions and hands-on activities, this course will provide a foundation in the science and hobby of astronomy and understanding of the night sky. Classes will be held at the Observatory located at 2892 W. Stephenson […]
New Program Guide
Explore the new 2019-2020 Program Guide. It’s 40 pages…packed full of programs and events…with something for all ages and any fitness level. Best of all, fees for the most part have stayed the same. While perusing the guide, check out the line up of new classes for Youth and Adults. It’s easy to spot them. Look for […]
Pool Update
Read Park Family Aquatic Center 867 W. American Street, Freeport, IL, United StatesDue to cool temperatures the Family Aquatic Center is closed Wednesday, May 29th. On Thursday and Friday, May 29-31, the pool will open at noon rather than 11:00 am to accommodate school group outings. May 27-31, 2019 Updated Pool Schedule
Open..Closed..Canceled..Delayed?
Freeport Park District Office 1122 S. Burchard Ave., Freeport, IL, United StatesIt's easy to check the status of weather-related activities and programs. For the Aquatic Center call 815.801.SWIM. For all other locations call the hotline at 815.801.PARK (7275) You can also click the raindrop icon in the upper right corner of the website. Click to the left to sign up for up for ongoing email and/or […]
Yippee-Yi-Yo!
Krape Park Carousel 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, IL, United StatesRenovations on the Krape Park Carousel are now complete. It's open weekends from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm and weekdays from noon- 8:00 pm. Cost per ride remains 50 cents! Last Fall, the entire carousel was moved from its site. While disassembled, the structure, ticket booth, and horses were refurbished keeping the spirit of the […]