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Yorkville Named a "Playful City USA"

217 communities from 43 States were named "Playful Cities," with only five from Illinois.

Do you feel that Yorkville is a "playful" city?

You should.

Yorkville was named as a Playful City USA community by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America's children with a mission to create great play spaces through the participation and leadership of communities. 

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217 communities from 43 states were recognized. Yorkville is one of five towns in Illinois to be recognized, the others being Chicago, Columbia, Dolton and Waterloo.

Playful City USA, sponsored by the Humana Foundation, is a national recognition program from KaBOOM! that celebrates and promotes cities with local policies and programs that increase play opportunities for children.

Find out what's happening in Yorkvillewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Do you have a favorite park or play area in Yorkville? Give it a shout out below and check out some from our directory listings.

  • Bristol Station Park
  • Beecher Community Park
  • Fox Hill East Park
  • Hiding Spot Park
  • Sunflower Park


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