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School Picnics / Daycare Recess Permits

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Our parks are available to area schools and daycares for regular recess visits and school picnics.

Area schools and/or childcare providers wanting to use the parks for daily or regular recess visits during the school year should complete and submit the: Day Care/School Recess Permit Application.

Any school wanting to use parks for one-time picnics, end of year celebrations, or other special school group gatherings should complete and submit the: School Picnic Application.

All park users must adhere to our Park Rules & Regulations.

Please reach out to David Ferry at 708-725-2051 or david.ferry@pdop.org with any questions on our permitting procedures or to discuss your proposed event.