Morton Park District

06/14/2026

Due to the cold temperatures, we will be canceling the Family Fun Night that was scheduled at thr Morton Pool.

06/12/2026

**Public Service Announcement**

As most of you know, Idlewood Park took heavy damage in last night's storm. Park District staff are working on getting everything cleaned up, but this will take some time. Please be aware that there are large, broken branches still hung up in trees throughout the park that could come down at any time. We recommend staying away from trees throughout the park until a lift can be brought in to remove the hanging branches.

Morton Pool staff did a great job late into the night last night getting the pool cleaned up and put back together. We do intend to open the Morton Pool at 1pm today for open swim pending we can get the remainder of the parking lot and areas immediately around the pool cleaned up and made safe.

Thank you for your patience as we deal with the aftermath of this strong storm.

06/07/2026

We had a T-REXcellent time at our Mother /Son Dinosaur Disco Dance! Check out these Dino-mite photos! 🦖🦕🪩🪩🦕🦖

If you were at the dance… Please feel free to post your own photos in the comments!

06/06/2026

We had a great morning for our Annual Kids Fishing Day at Lakewood Park here in Morton with Hooked On Fishing Park! We would like to extend a BIG Thank You to the MHS Bass Fishing Team for helping to make it a fun morning for the kids!

06/05/2026

We are excited for the 2026 Gordon D. Honegger Morton Community Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by Creekmur Wealth Advisors This year's event will be held on Friday, July 3rd at McClallen Park. Admission to the park is FREE and there is paved sidewalk access for those who wish to walk to the event. Gates will open at 4:00 PM with fireworks beginning at Dark.
We have 250 hard-surface parking spots at McClallen Park that Morton Park District Residents can purchase for $10.00/ea. in advance beginning today on our website at: https://morton.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=4092
(when you register you will be required to enter the color/make/model/license plate of the vehicle you'll be driving to the event).
Without a pre-registered parking spot at McClallen Park, additional free event day parking and viewing locations will be available on a first come, first served basis at the Morton Methodist Church (420 N. Tennessee Ave.) and at Grace Church - Morton, IL (1325 E. Jefferson St.).
A limited number of ADA handicap accessible parking spots will be available here: https://morton.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=4093
There will be live entertainment sponsored by the MFAA - Morton Fine Arts Association and made possible by Aupperle Construction. 7 Bridges : The Ultimate EAGLES Experience will be performing on the entertainment stage from 7pm-Dark, with the opening act of Max Struthers Music performing from 6pm-7pm.
Food vendors including the grill run by American Legion Post 318 Morton, Illinois, Uncle Bud's Apple Cider Slush, The Long Road Home, LLC, Swanee's Soft Pretzels, El Taco Rico, The Pizza Guys Woodfired, Sucré Sweets and Socials, Kona Ice, Scrolls Rolled Ice Cream, & Travlin' Tom's Coffee
The "Kid's Zone" will have FREE inflatables made possible by American Rental.
The Beer Tent operated by your VFW Post 5921, Morton, IL will be ready to serve ice cold adult beverages!
Bring your blankets and chairs and bring the whole family out to enjoy The GORDON D. HONEGGER Morton Community Independence Day Celebration!
- No Dogs
- No Outside Alcohol
- No Grills
- No Open Fires
- No Fireworks
- No Smoking
- No Tailgating (sitting in the parking lot)
We look forward to seeing you all on the 3rd of July!

06/03/2026

We can't wait to see you at Idlewood Park for some GREAT music!

Arts in the Park 2026Summer Sounds Begin Thursday, June 11 Free Thursday Night Concertsat the Phil & Barbara Kuhl Arts Pavilion,in Idlewood Park, Morton. Concerts Thursdays June 11 - July 30, - Start @6:30pm. Sandwiches, snacks & drinks for purchase starting at 6:00pm. Live music, food,and fun for e...

06/01/2026

The Morton Park District would like to extend a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the MHS Girls Varsity Soccer Team who just won their Sectional Championship at McClallen Park against Dunlap H.S. We would like to wish them all best of luck as they take on Waterloo in their Super Sectional Matchup in Chatham tomorrow at 4:00pm.

Many, if not all, of these girls got their start playing soccer in Park District soccer programs, and are a great example to our young soccer girls in the community of what you can do with a lot of hard work and dedication to your skills.

Morton Community Unit School District 709
The Morton HS Soccer

05/30/2026

We had some of our young MPD residents raise and release numerous "Painted Ladies" butterflies this morning at Monarch Park! Thank you all for helping your pollinator garden thrive!

05/23/2026

It's opening day here at the Morton Pool! The water is 80° and the staff is ready for a fun, safe summer. We'll look forward to seeing YOU at the pool!