Frankfort's Ninja Park Ready For Grand Opening Next Week

FRANKFORT, IL — As a new park prepares to open next week, Frankfort residents are being invited to celebrate the grand opening of the space that features a ninja course that is part of improvements made to Lincoln Meadow Park.

The grand opening is being hosted by Illinois State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) and the Frankfort Park District. The event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the park, which is located at 300 Elm St. in Frankfort.

“This new park will serve as a fun, new recreation stop for our families, young ninja aficionados, and neighbors,” Hastings (D- Frankfort) said in a statement issued through the park district “I am proud to have partnered with Frankfort Park District and community members to bring this park to fruition. This new park will serve as an integral part of our healthy, happy community.”

The grand opening event will include music, time trials on the ninja course, ice cream, and other family-friendly activities.

"Senator Hastings is invested in Frankfort. He continues to advocate for funding to increase the quality of life for the residents,” Frankfort Park District Executive Director Gina Hassett said. “The Ninja/Challenge Course is a unique play course. The course increases outdoor fitness opportunities as well as play value. The timing mechanism for the course is solar powered which is the first in the area. The investment made at Lincoln Meadows was only possible because of Senator Hastings. We are grateful for his advocacy for the residents and community of Frankfort."

The ninja warrior obstacle courses will provide residents of all ages with a wide array of entertainment and fun activities.

The improvements were made possible through a $400,000 grant and are an addition to a park that had only included a small playground that opened in 2016.