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Plans in place for O’Fallon’s Community Park overhaul. How will the city pay for it?
Here is some more information on how the park improvements will be funded. https://news.yahoo.com/plans-place-o-fallon-community-120000267.html
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All-Abilities Playground
Hello O’Fallon Residents! You may have heard that we are installing an all-abilities playground in Community Park, but really what is an all-abilities playground and what does it mean? An “all-abilities playground” is a type of playground designed to be inclusive and accessible for children and individuals of all abilities, including those with physical, sensory,…
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Fall Programs are Coming!
Hi O’Fallon Residents, It’s hard to believe that summer is nearly over, and the kids will be going back to school! We hope your summer was filled with fun and laughter. I’m sure your summer was just as buys as ours was at Parks & Rec. We’ve got just a few more events to share…
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July is National Parks & Recreation Month
Hello O’Fallon! Did you know that July is Parks and Recreation month? That’s right! Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Parks and Recreation month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize more than 160,000 full-time parks and recreation professionals…
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Groundbreaking set for All-Abilities Playground in O’Fallon
Lynn Venhaus Wed, June 21, 2023 at 2:10 PM CDT·4 min read Children should be able to enjoy the All-Abilities Playground by mid- to late-August in the O’Fallon Community Park. Meanwhile, volunteers can still sign up to help, and donations are being accepted too. A ground-breaking ceremony is set for Friday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at…
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Parks and Rec Horticulture Team keeps O’Fallon beautiful
For the full article on how Parks and Rec keeps O’Fallon Beautiful, please visit the O’Fallon Weekly at Front Page – O’Fallon Weekly (ofallonweekly.com)
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May Article: Water Safety
Hello O’Fallon, It seems as if our April showers have carried over into May! No worries, summer will be here before we know it. In our department, we see Memorial Day as the official start of the summer season. A typical midwestern summer entails many favorites such as outdoor grilling, yard games, and fun at…
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June Article: Unplug Illinois Day
Hi O’Fallon Residents, Did know you that the 5th Annual Unplug Illinois Day is coming up in about one month? What is Unplug Illinois Day you might ask. It is a campaign created by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association that encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship,…
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Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station Now Accepts SNAP/Link Match Double Coupons
Contact:Sarah Burton,Horticulturist / Vine Street Market Coord. / Downtown District Coord., City of O’Fallon,[email protected] or (618) 206-4379 orLibby Ervin, Assistant Director, Food Works, [email protected] or (618) 370-3287 ext 103Vine Street Market at O’Fallon Station now accepts SNAP and Link Match DoubleCoupons (O’Fallon, IL) – Food Works is very pleased to announce that Vine Street Market…
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More Spring Activities are Headed Your Way!
Hey O’Fallon, Spring has sprung and we’ve got loads of events right around the corner! We’ve got activities and programs for the entire family starting in the coming weeks. Make sure you get your spots, as many of our programs are filling quicker than ever before. First up, everyone’s favorite farmer’s market is back in…