A Back-to-School Movie in the Park on Sat. Aug. 10th!

The Park District will again sponsor a movie in the park on Saturday the 10th of August. The movie will be projected onto a screen at the bandstand and seating will be on the basketball court in front of the bandstand. Please bring your own folding chairs or blankets and enjoy the family movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" under the stars. Free Popcorn will be provided and Back-to-School gift bags will be free for all kids. Starting time will be about 8:30 pm. So, pass the word and bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening in the park! Watch here and our Facebook page for more details.
Furniture replaced in the Community House front room.
The Park District has recently replaced the couch and a couple lounge chairs in the front room of the Community House (the first room on the right as you enter from the front door). This was part of a project to repair a plumbing leak in the ceiling and repaint the woodwork. Next time you stop in, take a look (and a seat) to enjoy the new items!
Kris Langley appointed to Board of Commissioners
Please join the Park District Board of Commissioners in welcoming Kris Langley as our newest member! Kris was appointed by the Board to serve the remaining 3 years of a 6-year term, ending in April 2021. That completes the requirement of 3 members from Atlanta township. Update: In the April 2nd, 2019 election Kris was elected to serve the balance of his term.
Kris is already active in the community - serving on the Atlanta Fire Department.

Senior Bingo - join the  fun!

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The Atlanta Park District sponsors a very successful bingo activity for the senior citizens of the community. Normally, over 20 seniors attend each month!

This activity is held on the last Monday of each  month at the Park District Memorial Community Building. The fun begins at noon and concludes about 3 pm. Come out and enjoy the fun, fellowship, PRIZES and refreshments! Bring your friends with you! There is no charge for this activity, but donations are welcome.

Community Building has a new sign!

Thanks to assistance from an Atlanta Betterment Fund grant, we've acquired a new sign for the SE corner of the Community Building lot. It is similar in style to other signs in the area. There is also a new sign above the porch on the front of the Community Building. We hope that this new porch sign will help "out-of-towners" to not mistake our "Memorial House" for a funeral home!

Tennis Courts - 
                    Here to "serve"!

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The Park District has tennis courts just west of the Olympia South Grade School. This property is actually owned by the Olympia School District, but is leased and maintained by the Park District. All you tennis players - be sure to take advantage of the best courts in the community (so what if it's the only one)! If you need to borrow tennis rackets or balls, the Park District has those available by calling the custodian at 648-2611.

Check out some before and after pictures of the resurfacing project here.

Carolyn Patton Nuckolls donates art and hall tree!

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The Park District has received a wonderful donation of 2 art works, a WWI helmet and hall tree from Carolyn Patton Nuckolls. She is the daughter of Dick Patton and these items used to sit in the Memorial Home when it was used as a residence by her family in the 1930s. We are so thankful for this gift and are proud to have those items placed in about the same locations that they originally set! Pictures can be viewed by clicking here, but also stop by and enjoy them in person.
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Electrical improvements made in Memorial Home basement!
A big thank you goes out for a $500 Atlanta Betterment Fund grant, and for proceeds from the raffle of a quilt made by a group of ladies that meet regularly in the Memorial Home basement!

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Halloween Costume Contest - 5:30 - 6:30 pm on Halloween night!
Stop in at the Community Building during your trick or treating to gather some treats and to enter the judging for Atlanta's finest costumes. The contest is open to all ages. The winner of best costume will receive a $20 prize and 2nd to 5th place winners will each receive a $10 award. Join in on the fun by dressing up and coming by the Community Building between 5:30 and 6:30 pm on Thursday the 31st!
Easter Egg Hunt #7 Held in the Park

The Park District's 7th annual Easter egg hunt was enjoyed by over 80 Atlanta area children on the beautiful, but cool Saturday, just before Easter.  Children were separated into 2 age groups for the hunt: 2 - 4 years and 5 - 8 years and each age group had a specific area with eggs. All children received a bag of candy, no matter the number of eggs collected. Monetary and special candy prizes were awarded and several children from each age group also found an egg that earned them a special Easter basket or large candy bar.

​Special thanks go to the ​​​​Atlanta Ag 4-H club for helping with setup and the distribution of the prizes, eggs and candy!

​Click here for more pictures of "Egg Hunt 19"​
Purchase tickets for the Four-Quilt Raffle!
Donna Campbell joined the Easter Egg hunt to show off one of the 4 quilts made by the Atlanta Quilt Corner. This group meets weekly in the basement of the Community House to create quilts and many other items to benefit local charities and individuals in need. Funds raised from this raffle will support the Park District Community House!
These beautiful quilts are displayed at the Dixie Restaurant in McLean and at the Atlanta Public Library. You can purchase tickets at those locations for $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Get your tickets today!
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Community Building chosen as Polling Place
Logan County Clerk, Theresa Moore has announced that the Park District's Community Building (106 Southwest 6th St, in Atlanta) will be the polling place for all City of Atlanta precincts, as well as the Atlanta Township.
Be sure to exercise your right to vote at the upcoming general primary election on Tuesday March 17th, 2020. Poles are open from 6:00 am until 7:00 pm. Sample ballots and other election information are available by clicking here.
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New trees beautify park!

Thanks to assistance from an Atlanta Betterment Fund grant, we've been able to replace the 5 sickly ash trees that were removed from the park. All 5 new trees (about 10' tall) have been planted and are off to a good start.

We hope this helps to maintain the park's beauty for generations to come!

Enjoy the Playground Equipment in the park!

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Thanks to the $25,000 grant received from the State Farm "Cause An Effects" program, and an additional grant through the equipment manufacturer, GameTime, we were able to purchase over $50,000 worth of equipment for half price. The City of Atlanta employees and numerous volunteers worked hard to assemble and install it!

Be sure to take your children or grandchildren to the park to try it out!
Click the button below for larger views of the equipment and layout.

Park Board Meeting:

The next regular meeting will be on Monday, October 28th, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Memorial Community Building. 
For information regarding park activities and for scheduling your events please contact us as shown below:

Atlanta Memorial Park District
Phone: (217) 648-2611 (Use this phone # to reserve park facilities - Not email)
PO Box 165
Atlanta, IL 61723-0165
Email: Info@atlantapark.org For Freedom of Information Act requests, see this FOIA request form.