Patriotic Picnic: Fireworks-Related Road, Bike Path Closings

PLAINFIELD, IL — The Plainfield Park District will be hosting its annual Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Show on Wednesday, July 3, at Plainfield Central High School, 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 festivities end with the fireworks show at around 9:15 p.m.

Prior to the picnic, Fort Beggs Drive will close at 5 p.m. The road is expected to reopen at around 10:30 p.m.

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Plainfield police warn drivers to expect an increase in pedestrian traffic in the area. All motorists are advised to use caution on Wednesday afternoon and evening when driving near PCHS.

Other closings:

The parking lot and bike path at Greg Bott Community Park will close at 10 a.m. July 3. The Prairie Activity and Recreation Center (PARC) will be open until 10 p.m. Parking will be limited to the lots immediately south and east of the building. The soccer field on the south side of the Park will remain open for public viewing of the fireworks show. No parking will be allowed along Renwick Road.

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. Parking will be prohibited on Fort Beggs Drive, River Road, and on one side of each of the following streets: Commercial Street, Fox River Street, Ottawa Street and Hometown Drive.