Romeoville Park Parties Start Tonight

The ’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer free activities and entertainment at a series of outdoor events geared toward helping residents get to know their local parks.

During the June 1 village board meeting, trustee Sue Micklevitz reminded residents that the parties kick off with the Tuesday, June 7 Neighborhood Park Party at 435 Claire Ave.

Each party is from 6 to 8 p.m. Residents are invited to spend the evening with neighbors, friends, family and the Romeoville Recreation Department at one or more of the events throughout the summer.

Upcoming parties are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, June 14: , 620 Huron Drive
• Tuesday, June 21: , 301 Zinnia Drive
• Tuesday, June 28: , 1050 W. Romeo Road
• Thursday, June 30: Lockport Co-Op Park Party (held in conjuction with the Lockport Township Park District), , located at Murphy Drive and Troxel Avenue. The event includes music, games, inflatables, an appearance by Skiddles the Clown, face painting and more. Hot dogs, chips, a drink and sno-cones are free to the first 250 guests, and kids ages 10 and younger will get the chance to search for candy and other hidden prizes.

For more information on the Party in the Park series, call 815-886-6222 or visit the parks and recreation department’s special events listing on the village website.