The Plainfield Park District will be hosting their annual Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Show on Tuesday, July 3 at Plainfield High School-Central Campus (PHS-CC), located at 24120 West Fort Beggs Drive. The Patriotic Picnic begins at 6 p.m. and runs to 8:30 p.m. in the south parking lot. The Fireworks Show concludes the festivities at 9:15 p.m. (Time approximate)
On July 3 Fort Beggs Drive will close from 5 p.m. until approximately 10:30 p.m. There will also be an increase in pedestrian traffic in the area. All motorists are advised to use caution on Tuesday afternoon and evening when driving near PCHS.
The parking lot and bike path at Greg Bott Community Park will close at 10:00 am on July 3rd, 2018. The remainder of Bott Park will close at 4:00 pm for final setup of the fireworks show. This includes the ball fields and skate park.
Parking for the Patriotic Picnic will be on the main campus of Plainfield Central High School. The rear parking lots will be accessible from James Street near Commercial Street and from Route 59 and Fort Beggs Drive. Handicapped parking will be accessible near the front of the school. Additional parking is available at St. Mary Immaculate Parish located at 15629 S. Route 59. Parking will also be restricted on Fort Beggs Drive, River Road, and Commercial Street.
Any questions regarding the road closures, parking or the Patriotic Picnic may be directed to Commander Ken Ruggles at 815-267-7211 or the Plainfield Park District at 815-436-8812.