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Newsroom

The Wheaton Park District enjoys working with members of the media and provides the following complimentary assistance to journalists, reporters, bloggers, videographers, photographers, and social media influencers:

  • Free access to Wheaton Park District special events, programs, and facilities for coverage, photography, interviews, and more
  • In-person, phone, and email interviews with district staff
  • Current and archived press releases
  • High-resolution photos, graphics, and videos
  • General information
12Mar 2020

Coronavirus Information & Resources

Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Park District is aware of and monitoring this developing public health issue. The health and safety of our staff, program participants and visitors to our facilities is top of mind [...]

11Oct 2019

Lions Terrace coming to Memorial Park in 2020

Wheaton, Ill. – For more than 95 years, the Wheaton Lions Club has been serving the community through fundraising events that raise awareness for people with sight, hearing and diabetic needs. [...]

30Jul 2019

Wheaton’s Shakespeare in the Park to return in 2020

Wheaton, Ill. – Wheaton Park District and Wheaton College has collaborated for Shakespeare in the Park since 2012, and while a production for this year is on hold due to construction in Memorial Park, the show will go on. [...]

11Dec 2018

Wheaton Park District wins award for philanthropic support

Wheaton, Ill. - Four members of the Wheaton Park District accepted the Lehman award for Philanthropic Support of Parks and Programs award at the inaugural banquet on November 20, presented by the National Association of Park Foundations. [...]

7Feb 2018

Wheaton Park District Gives Back In 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wheaton, Ill. – The special events of the Wheaton Park District range from 5K runs to golf outings to weekend festivals and more, but it’s the giving aspect of these events that make them so special. [...]

8Jan 2018

WDSRA Adult Day Program Opens at Central Athletic Complex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wheaton, IL—On January 8, 2018, the doors to a sixth Rec & Roll location opened at the Central Athletic Complex in Wheaton. Rec & Roll is the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association’s (WDSRA) adult day program for people ages 22-55 with intellectual disabilities. Rec & Roll helps enhance their quality of life through purposeful recreation. [...]

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