For Immediate Release:
Bolingbrook Park District to Host Statewide Event for Recreation Professionals
BOLINGBROOK (May 1, 2026) – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, the Bolingbrook Park District, along with the support of the Village of Bolingbrook, is hosting an Illinois Parks & Recreation Association event called “Park Pursuit.” This fun and competitive race will draw park and recreation professionals from around the state. The theme of this year’s race is “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” in honor of the 100th anniversary of America’s most famous roadway.
Approximately 300 participants wearing blue event t-shirts will run through various neighborhoods and parks in and around Bolingbrook. Sixty volunteers in black t-shirts will man check-in locations at designated stops on the course. Participants are encouraged to remain on sidewalks and use safe crosswalks throughout the event. The course is designed to cause little to no disruption to the community.
The Bolingbrook Park District, along with the support of the Village of Bolingbrook, is excited to host this extraordinary event, where recreation professionals around the state can enjoy fun competition and team building in one of Chicagolands’ most incredible communities.
