The Elk Grove Parks Foundation 5 is a 5k run to support the Parks Foundation’s scholarship program which provides funding to individuals at need who otherwise could not afford Park District programs or services.  The race begins at the corner of Leicester and Biesterfield Roads in Elk Grove Village, and takes place on the neighborhood streets. Free parking is available at St. Julians Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. 

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The Elk Grove Park District’s “Holiday Happenings” Craft Show is now looking for crafters to participate in their October 17, 2010 Show. This event will be held at the Elk Grove Park District’s Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL. If you are interested, please contact Diana Reinger at (847) 437-3047 for more information.

Download the craft show application and information here

Leisure Vision/ETC Institute and the Elk Grove Park District recently conducted a community survey. During July and August of 2009 surveys were mailed to 2,000 Elk Grove Village resident households. The goal was to receive 400 completed surveys in order for the results to be statistically reliable and valid. This goal was accomplished when 425 completed surveys were completed.  Thank you to all who completed the survey. Community surveys help establish priorities for the future improvement of parks and recreation facilities along with programs and services within the community. The survey overview includes 14 major survey findings.

Click here to read the results.