Joliet Park District

‼️ATTENTION‼️

UPDATE 6/12/2026

-Pilcher Park Roads are closed
-Inwood Golf Course closed
-Woodruff & Wedgewood Golf Courses are open - no carts
-Joliet Rgional Airport closed-

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Closures/Cancelations due to inclement weather for 6/11/26:

-Joliet Regional Airport
-Swim Team/Swim Programming
-Ice Arena/Ice Arena Programming
-Wedgewood Golf Course
-Inwood Golf Course
-Nowell Park Recreation Center closing @ 5:00p
-Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center closing @ 4:30p, all programming canceled
-Hartman
-Stadium

Stay tuned for updates.

‼️STAY UPDATED BELOW‼️

-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 10:03a-

Nowell Park Recreation Center will be closing at 5:00pm today (June 11, 2026).

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-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 8:00a-

Pilcher Park Nature Center is open today, but there is no phone service at this time.

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-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 7:30a-

All facilities will be open, with the exception of Inwood Golf Course and Wedgewood Golf Course due to storm damage and power outages.

Pilcher Park Roads are closed for the day due to storm damage. The Nature Center is tentatively scheduled to open at 9:00am; however, please check in before visiting.

Stay tuned for updates.

‼️STAY UPDATED BELOW‼️

-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 10:03a-

Nowell Park Recreation Center will be closing at 5:00pm today (June 11, 2026).

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-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 8:00a-

Pilcher Park Nature Center is open today, but there is no phone service at this time.

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-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 7:30a-

All facilities will be open, with the exception of Inwood Golf Course and Wedgewood Golf Course due to storm damage and power outages.

Pilcher Park Roads are closed for the day due to storm damage. The Nature Center is tentatively scheduled to open at 9:00am; however, please check in before visiting.

Stay tuned for updates.

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All Joliet Park facilities are closed for the remainder of tonight, Wednesday, June 10, due to a power outage.
All classes including swim lessons are canceled.

Please check back on this post for more updates.
Thank you.

‼️STAY UPDATED BELOW‼️

-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 10:03a-

Nowell Park Recreation Center will be closing at 5:00pm today (June 11, 2026).

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-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 8:00a-

Pilcher Park Nature Center is open today, but there is no phone service at this time.

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-UPDATE 6/11/2026 @ 7:30a-

All facilities will be open, with the exception of Inwood Golf Course and Wedgewood Golf Course due to storm damage and power outages.

Pilcher Park Roads are closed for the day due to storm damage. The Nature Center is tentatively scheduled to open at 9:00am; however, please check in before visiting.

Stay tuned for updates.

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All Joliet Park facilities are closed for the remainder of tonight, Wednesday, June 10, due to a power outage.
All classes including swim lessons are canceled.

Please check back on this post for more updates.
Thank you.

⚽ Don’t Miss Chicago Fire Camps in Joliet!
These camps are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world’s fastest-growing sport while building skills and confidence on the field. Led by certified, professional coaches, campers will train in small groups and focus on key fundamentals like dribbling, passing, attacking, and defending. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to sharpen their game, this is where passion for soccer begins! ❤️

🗓️ Mon - Fri | Jun 15-19 | Aug 3-7
⭐ 4-7p | Ages 6-14 | $188R/$198N
📍 Hartman Recreation Center

📌 Register > https://ow.ly/2anM50YH8oQ

Fantastic Fungi Adventure 🍄

Is it a plant? Is it an animal? Come along and discover the world of fungi, the most important living things you’ve never heard of! Join us for an exploration of the myriad of mushrooms and their kin that help our forest thrive, from giant puffballs to crowned corals. Learn firsthand how to identify the deadly and the delectable as we examine the variety of fungi that pop up throughout the year. Dress for dirt, as we’ll be keeping a close eye to the ground as we hike through the woods!

🌱 Sunday
📅 June 14
🕙 10a-11:30a
🍄 Ages 8+ | $8
📍 Pilcher Park Nature Center | 2501 Highland Park Dr. Joliet, IL 60432

*Pease pre-register for this program.
REGISTER > https://ow.ly/5Vr550Yswqh

⏰ It’s not too late to sign up – skating lessons start TOMORROW!
Join us at Inwood Ice Arena for our Intro to Skating classes!

⭐ Join us at Inwood Ice Arena for our Intro to Skating classes! Skaters ages 3-13 can drop in for just $12/class. No registration required – just show up and skate!

🗓️ Jun 9-Aug 6 | Tue or Thu | 5:30p-6:00p
📍 Inwood Ice Arena

Don’t miss out – grab your spot today and make some ice-cold memories! ❄️⛸️

📌 Classes > https://ow.ly/8GGq50Z4V5k

🎞🍿 Grab your blanket and snacks and come out to this family-friendly FREE event. Movies will be shown at dusk on a giant inflatable movie screen. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be canceled.
*Movie titles are subject to change based on availability.

🤩 This Friday!
🗓 June 12 - Zootopia 2 | Dusk (8p)
📍 Hartman Recreation Center | 511 N. Collins St.
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📽 More movies & dates
🗓 June 26 - Lilo & Stitch
📍 Theodore Crossing Park | Cambria Dr.

🗓 July 10 - Hoppers
📍 Paul E. Briese Park | Ingalls Ave. & 129th Infantry Dr.

🗓 July 24 - Smurfs (in spanish)
📍 Heggie Park | Collins St. & Williamson Ave.

🗓 August 7 - Super Mario Galaxy
📍 Inwood Park | 3000 W. Jefferson St.

🗓 August 28 - GOAT
📍 Busey Bank Field | 3200 W. Jefferson St.

📌 Questions? Jean Pizano, [email protected]

🎞🍿 Grab your blanket and snacks and come out to this family-friendly FREE event. Movies will be shown at dusk on a giant inflatable movie screen. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be canceled.
*Movie titles are subject to change based on availability.

🤩 This Friday!

🗓 June 12 - Zootopia 2 | Dusk (8p)
📍 Hartman Recreation Center | 511 N. Collins St.
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📽 More movies & dates

🗓 June 26 - Lilo & Stitch
📍 Theodore Crossing Park | Cambria Dr.

🗓 July 10 - Hoppers
📍 Paul E. Briese Park | Ingalls Ave. & 129th Infantry Dr.

🗓 July 24 - Smurfs (in spanish)
📍 Heggie Park | Collins St. & Williamson Ave.

🗓 August 7 - Super Mario Galaxy
📍 Inwood Park | 3000 W. Jefferson St.

🗓 August 28 - GOAT
📍 Busey Bank Field | 3200 W. Jefferson St.

📌 Questions? Jean Pizano, [email protected]

⛸️ Friday Night Public Skate
🗓️ June 19 | 7p-8:30p | $6R/$8N*
📍 Inwood Ice Arena

*Not including skate rental. Skate rental available at pro shop for $5/pair.

❄️ INWOOD ICE ARENA NO DROP OFF POLICY
At Friday Night Summer Skate, we enforce a “No Drop-Off” policy to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. To provide a secure and enjoyable experience, a parent, guardian or designated person 18 years of age and older, must be present at all times to supervise ice skating participants that are 15 years of age and under. Thank you for helping us maintain a fun and safe environment for all participants at Inwood Ice Arena.

📚 Happy Higher Education Day! From first stories to future dreams, learning starts young. ☀️
Join us on the Storybook Trail for a fun outdoor adventure that encourages reading, imagination, and discovery. We will read a story to you as you walk along the trail and then come back to the Nature Center to make a fun craft. The stories and crafts will be related to the current season. This trail is a natural unpaved trail.

🗓️ Mon | Jun 22 | 10-11a
🗓️ Mon | Jul 20 | 10-11a
🗓️ Mon | Aug 24 | 10-11a
⭐ 2-6yrs w/ adult | $5/child
📍 Pilcher Park Nature Center

📌 Register > https://JOLIETPARK.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=4573

🎉 Slime Flies When You’re Having Fun 🎉

What is slime? What does it do? 🤔

Ew! 😯 What is that?! What are some creatures that produce slime and why? Come learn about our animal kingdom’s slimy friends and use your knowledge to become your very own slimy creature with some take home slime. Please dress accordingly to get dirty and have some fun! 🙌

📅 Friday | June 19
🕜 1:30p-3:00p
🐌 Ages 6-10
✨ $8/registrant
📍Pilcher Park Nature Center - 2501 Highland Park Dr, Joliet, IL 60432

REGISTER > https://ow.ly/R4JX50Z5EiE