Tag: Park Ridge Park District
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Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District’s preschool program is the perfect place for kids to develop social skills, learn and grow as an individual
By Margaret Holler Marketing & Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District Did you know the Park Ridge Park District offers a structured preschool program for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds that emphasizes socialization and self-expression through art, music, fine and gross motor skills, and hands-on activities? Our preschool program is certified by the Illinois Department ... -
Kid Zone: Penguin Encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, the SpaceX Dragon at the Museum of Science & Industry and Wonder Woods Mini Golf at the Morton Arboretum
Penguin encounters at the Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo, located in Chicago’s beautiful Lincoln Park just a couple miles north of downtown along the lakefront, is free every day of the year and offers plenty of exciting viewing — and learning — opportunities throughout its sprawling, tree-covered grounds. Looking for a unique experience? Get ... -
Feel-good focus: The family and team behind MPowered Smiles Orthodontics are no strangers to giving back to the community
“Feel-good focus” is a series of feature articles celebrating local residents who are doing good things for others By Trent Modglin Publisher of The Real Park Ridge I was first introduced to Dr. Milena Bulic a couple years ago when my son was referred to her practice, MPowered Smiles Orthodontics, by our dentist (Davis & ... -
Park Ridge Insider Meghan O’Neill on planning Park District camps and events, feeling at home at Vaughan’s Pub, paninis at Soup and Scoops, the fashions at 2 Sisters Boutique and hiking in Galena
What you do for a living: I am the Youth and Special Events Supervisor for the Park Ridge Park District. I am fortunate that my job entails so many different aspects and that I am able to interact with the community on a variety of levels — from classes, to summer camps, concerts in the ... -
Inside Scoop: Pool passes, birthday party packages and more — plan ahead to make a big splash this summer with the Park Ridge Park District
By Margaret Holler Marketing and Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District The warmer weather of spring tends to bring everyone’s thoughts to starting to plan for summer. Summer in Park Ridge, like many areas, is synonymous with the outdoors and with water fun. And there is no better way to spend the hot summer ... -
Inside Scoop: Fun holiday activities for the family abound with the Park Ridge Park District this December
Santa Trail at the Maine Park Leisure Center Dec. 9We are bringing Santa and the North Pole to Maine Park, transforming the hallways into our North Pole Trail! Along the trail children make reindeer food, play games, make crafts and enjoy other fun surprises. The best part is, at the end, you get to visit ... -
Inside Scoop: Unplug and play with the Park Ridge Park District’s many activities and venues this fall
Taking time to unplug has physical, mental, social and health benefits. Spending time with family and friends encourages healthy habits and can lower health risks such as stress and high blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. Here are some ways you can unplug at the Park Ridge Park Ridge Park District this autumn: **Take ... -
Inside Scoop: From the Vine Street BBQ fest and Park Ridge’s Trucktoberfest to Rosemont’s Family Fall Fest, Goebbert’s Farm and Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, we have your September covered
Oktoberfest at Goebbert’s Farm Sept. 15-17 Just 30 minutes from Park Ridge, Oktoberfest at Goebbert’s Farm in Pingree Grove is an authentic German celebration. The weekend of September 15-17 will be filled with festivities including live bands, fireworks, games, competitions, plenty of beer and German cuisine. All regular farm activities will still be open for ...
