If you’re feeling cramped and like you don’t get to spend enough time outside, you’re not the only one! Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. adults do not spend time outside on a daily basis and of those who do, almost half spend less than 30 minutes in the fresh air according to a new survey released by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. [...]

The winter that never ends, seems to be how most are feeling these days. The Chicago area has endured heavy snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures. While it was a good season for winter sporting activities it has taken its toll on our abilities to get our athletic fields prepared and safe for the spring baseball, lacrosse and soccer season. This has resulted in a delay to the start of the season. [...]

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Wheaton, IL — In March 2014 the Wheaton Park District was awarded a Certificate of Sustainability from Use It Again (USAgain), an organization focused on recycling and conservation. Specifically, this award recognizes the efforts the Wheaton Park District has made to recycle clothing and textiles with USAgain. [...]

Wheaton Park District was also recognized for two Henry C. Child’s Economic Development & Community Improvement Projects: [...]

At the July 17 park board meeting, Johan van Nispen was recognized for a project at Cosley Zoo. [...]

The Wheaton Park District Board of Commissioners recognizes Michael O’Malley of Boy Scouts Troop 34 for designing and constructing cabinets for the Boy Scout Cabin at Northside Park. [...]

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Wheaton, IL — Rotary International and its districts have awarded a global grant in the amount of $5,075 to the Central DuPage Rotary AM Club to start phase one sound garden of the Sensory Garden Playground. Central DuPage Rotary Club along with the Carol Stream Rotary Club and two International Clubs from Mexico have pledged money to match these funds bringing the total grant award to almost $11,000. [...]

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Wheaton, IL – The Sensory Playground Committee organized its first volunteer workday on Wednesday, June 5 at the playground location in Danada Park South. [...]

Sensory Playground from NCTV17 on Vimeo. [...]

For years, the Wheaton Park District has been recognized by both local and national organizations as one of the finest Park Districts in Illinois and 2012 was an outstanding year for us. Participation in Park District Programs and use of Park District Facilities continued to rise. [...]

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Scott was recognized at the November 14, 2012 Wheaton Park District Board Meeting for his project at the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area. The project included a vegetated “green roof” model for environmental education program participants to learn about this technology. [...]

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• Sunday, September 2: Picnicking, Family Fun and Fireworks, Beginning at 5pm in Wheaton’s Graf Park
• Monday, September 3 (Labor Day) – Parade Steps Off at 9am [...]

SAN RAMON, California, March 28, 2012 – Phoenix Solar Inc. (www.phoenixsolar.com) today announced it has completed the installation of a 44 kilowatt rooftop solar power system at the Wheaton Park District Community Center in the city of Wheaton, a suburb west of Chicago, Illinois. [...]

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The Wheaton Park District helps celebrate the Week of the Young Child™ with a variety of creative, educational and just-plain-fun events for children and their parents, April 23-28. All events are free and open to the public. No registration is required for most events. [...]

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ASHBURN, Va., May 5, 2011 – The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This year’s proud sponsor of the Gold Medal Awards program is Musco Lighting LLC. [...]