Community News

New Event – Festival of Cultures
Community News
Jul 22, 2025

Celebrate Diversity at Palatine’s Inaugural Festival of Cultures! Palatine Park District is excited to host…

Boys Gymnastics Takes the Floor
Community News, Recreation
Nov 20, 2024

Imagine a place where boys can run, flip, swing through the air, or even land…

44th Annual Turkey Trot – A Thanksgiving Tradition
Community News, Recreation
Nov 20, 2024

Many people celebrate holiday traditions, and in Palatine, one of those traditions is the annual…

Palatine Park Foundation Celebrates 30 Years
Community News
Oct 15, 2024

If you bought a raffle ticket at a Sounds of Summer concert, you may have…

The One Where You Are Appreciated
Community News, Recreation
Oct 15, 2024

On a typical afternoon at Falcon Park Recreation Center, you may find Kate Hutchinson and…

Free Park Events In Your Neighborhood
Community News, Parks & Facilities
Jun 17, 2024

Playgrounds and pickleball, dog parks and disc golf, ball diamonds and basketball…these attractions can be…

Palatine Tiger Sharks Swim Team Member Vera Conic Competes at the Olympic Trials
Community News
Jun 20, 2024

Vera Conic, a swimmer with the Palatine Park District's Tiger Sharks, competed June 17 and…

Palatine Stables Closing Information – Updated 11/8/24
Community News
Nov 08, 2024

UPDATE - November 8, 2024 Effective November 8, 2024, Palatine Stables will be closed to…

Jump Into the Job Pool
Community News, Recreation
Mar 18, 2024

Tyler DiFatta has “done it all.” Since 2015, he worked as a pool attendant, swim…

Get To Know Executive Director Ben Rea
Community News
Feb 12, 2024

Welcome Benjamin “Ben” Rea to the position of Executive Director. Rea began his position last…

Your Park district Upgraded- Welcome to our new site with accessible features
Palatine Park District Website Upgrade
Community News, Recreation
Feb 01, 2024

Welcome to the New Palatine Park District Website! The new site features easier navigation, bright…

Volunteers Recognized at Palatine Park District
Community News, Recreation
Feb 06, 2024

Volunteers give of their time and talent to the Palatine Park District; now it’s their…

Benjamin Rea Hired as New Executive Director of Palatine Park District
Benjamin Rea Hired as New Executive Director of Palatine Park District
Community News
Nov 15, 2023

The Palatine Park District Board of Commissioners hired Benjamin Rea as the new Executive Director…

Vera Conic selected by USA Swimming
Community News, Recreation
Oct 10, 2023

Vera Conic, 15, a member of the Palatine Tiger Sharks Swim Team, was selected to…

Palatine Park District Golf Program Enjoys Successful Year
Community News, Recreation
Aug 30, 2023

PALATINE HILLS GOLF COURSE PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE EXPANDS PALATINE, IL — Jack Bell, 13 years-old…

Happy 4th of July
Sammy Stuffy Giveaway at Hometown Fest Parade
Community News
Jun 27, 2023

Catch a Shining Star and …Win a Stuffed Sammy the Squirrel Get ready for bands,…

Affiliate Program Training Sessions
Community News, Recreation
Apr 10, 2023

Learn more about the new Affiliate, Parent and Special Interest Group Program at this month’s…

Volunteers Recognized at Palatine Park District Annual Recognition Luncheon
Community News
Feb 10, 2023

Palatine Park District recognized the tremendous efforts of its volunteer organizations at its annual Volunteer…

Announcement of Election for Park Commissioner of Palatine Park District
Community News
Sep 22, 2022

Announcement of Election for Park Commissioner of Palatine Park District Consolidated Election April 4, 2023…

Rainout Line System
Community News
Jul 29, 2022

We can’t predict the weather, but we can improve the way the Palatine Park District…

Palatine Resident and Artist Excites Community with Beautification Project
Community News
Jun 17, 2021

On Saturday, June 12 and Saturday, June 19, Palatine Park District will be hosting a…