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WELCOME TO THE FRANKFORT PARKS & RECREATION 

The Frankfort Parks & Recreation is responsible for managing Frankfort's 8 City Parks; Prairie Creek Park, Veteran's Park, TPA Park, Larry Ferrell Park (Eastside), Luther Howe Park (Green Street Park), John Redman Park (3rd Street Park), Circle Park, and Dorner Park! The Department handles all rentals for the Frankfort Neighborhood Center, Encompass Event Center at Prairie Creek Park and the Shelters at TPA Park. 

Our team is dedicated to providing clean, safe, and inclusive park spaces for all of Frankfort. We take pride in offering a diverse range of amenities to suit every interest and age. For the active enjoyment of basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, to the refreshing splash pad at Prairie Creek Park, and Sapphire Bay Aquatic Park, our parks cater to a wide range of recreational activities. Furry friends are welcome at our dedicated Dog Park in Dorner Park, and families can delight in our FREE Zoo & Aviary. We also ensure accessibility for all with ADA-compliant playground equipment. Whether you are seeking sports, relaxation, family fun, Frankfort's parks have something for everyone. - Park Superintendent Ryan Edgar

The Parks Department handles the day-to-day operations at each park, maintenance issues, and all improvements made in any of the parks. The department puts on the 4th of July Festival, Festival of Lights, Raíces (Hispanic Heritage) Festival, Summer Concert Series, Movie in the Park Series, Downtown TuneNights, Community Easter Egg Hunt, and the Bike Race.

2025 Sapphire Bay Hiring

All of our events are FREE! 

TPA Park Aviary & Petting Zoo is CLOSED! Opening Day: Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Normal hours are: 7 days a week from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.(weather permitting). Stay up to date on closings on our Facebook Page  and on our Frankfort Connect app. 

Looking to Reserve one of our Facilities, please click on the Reservation Rental Link under "In this Department", it will have all the information you will need regarding our facilities. 

The Splash Pad at Prairie Creek Park is CLOSED! Opening Day: Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day. Normal hours are: 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Stay up to date on closings on our Facebook Page and on our Frankfort Connect app. 

Sapphire Bay Aquatic Center is CLOSED! For more information please click on the link under "In this Department". Stay up to date on closings on our Facebook Page and on our Frankfort Connect app. 

Park Events

2025 Easter Egg Hunt is going to be even BIGGER & BETTER than 2024, with now over 18,000 Easter Eggs to find, thanks to our friends at the Frankfort Walmart Super Center! 

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Easter Egg Hunt on

Saturday, April 12th @ 11:00am

This is a delightful event for families with children from newborns to 9 years old. We are hiding a staggering 18,000 eggs, ensuring plenty of treasures for everyone. Kids will love bouncing their hearts out in the fun-filled bounce houses, while food trucks will be on hand to satisfy those springtime appetites. Keep your eyes peeled - you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Easter Bunny, affectionately known as Hoppy, making a special appearance! Don't miss this egg-cellant opportunity for family fun and festive cheer. 

2025 Easter Egg Hunt         2025 Easter Egg Hunt - Spanish

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 We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the communities generous donations to the 2024 Summer Concert Series. Every piece of support is instrumental, in making this event a success, while enriching the community with incredible bands. We truly appreciate your commitment and look forward to your continued partnership in the future.

2024 Summer Concert Series Sponsors

Stay up to date on all our Summer Concert Series information on our Prairie Creek Park Facebook. We will post upcoming shows, information and videos throughout the year! 

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 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL AT TPA PARK

 2025    vendor    fireworks        

Celebrate a day of excitement with us at TPA Park for our 4th of July Festival! Admission & parking are FREE! Enjoy delicious food, unique vendors, LIVE music, a FREE Petting Zoo and Aviary, a one of a kind spectacular firework show, put on by our very own Frankfort Jaycees. Don’t miss the Car Show and enjoy Sapphire Bay Aquatic Center for $7 a person, children under 2 are FREE.

Looking to be a vendor during our 4th of July Festival, click on the Document Center to download a form. Fill out the vendor form and bring in your form of payment to the Park Office. You can also send it in the mail.

We will have a 3x3 Basketball Tournament & a 4x4 Volley Ball Tournament. 

Click on the Document Center to find the tournament forms. 

     Please send all payments and forms to: 1 Adrian Marks Drive, Frankfort, IN 46041

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RAICES FESTIVAL AT PRAIRIE CREEK PARK

Raíces

Celebrate the vibrant & rich diversity of Latin American culture. Enjoy LIVE music, captivating art displays, interactive demonstrations, various unique vendors & don't forget about the authentic, mouthwatering cuisine.

September 13th, 2025 downtown Frankfort will be the place to be, bring the whole family for a day they will always remember! Admission & parking are FREE!

Looking to be a vendor during our Raíces Festival, click on the Document Center to download the form. Fill out the vendor form and form of payment to the Park Office or you can mail in your form and payment. 

You can also find a Raíces Festival form in Español.

Please send all payments and forms to: 1 Adrian Marks Drive, Frankfort, IN 46041. 

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We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the communities generous donations to the 2024 Raíces Festival,. Every piece of support is instrumental, in making this event a success, while enriching the community with incredible experience. We truly appreciate your commitment and look forward to your continued partnership.

Raices Festival

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT TPA PARK

          Festival of Lights 24           Santa Hours 24

Experience the magic this season, with over 1 Million LED Christmas Lights and mesmerizing animated displays! Our Festival of Lights is a drive thru dazzling winter wonderland only. While driving through, you can have a wonderful time visiting with Santa at the Santa House, where he loves to hand out candy canes to all. 

Not only can your whole family come on out to the Festival of Lights, but also, your animals, we love seeing the twinkle in their eyes! Santa, may even have dog treats for them! After you stop at the Santa House, you can indulge in hot chocolate and tasty treats at our concession stand, warm up with a bowl of soup! While driving through the festival, tune to 96.9 to hear wonderful Christmas music and a few of the Parks Department's interviews about what they love during the Festival of Lights. 

Our Festival of Lights, is ran solely on donations only and we warmly appreciate them all. You will not want to miss out on all the excitement during our Festival of Lights located in TPA Park, 1 Adrian Marks Drive, Frankfort, IN 46041.