Old Smokey City Park

Braidwood gets set for Halloween at Old Smokey City Park

Published by admin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 5:42pm

Halloween won’t have the exact same look and fee this year as years past.

But the Braidwood Lions Club, Knights of Columbus Council #1574, and the Braidwood Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to make sure this year’s memories are all treat and no tricks.

The three local organizaitons will host a drive-thru trick or treat event at Old Smokey City Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., or until supplies and candy last.

Bingo-Palooza heads to the park this weekend

Published by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 6:29pm

The Braidwood Lions Club is kicking off summer with an exciting night out, all for a good cause.

On Saturday, the Lions will hold a six-hour “Bingo-Palooza” fundraiser underneath the Lions’ Pavilion in the Old Smokey City Park. The event will take place June 1 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Proceeds will be used toward the purchase of new playground equipment for the Lions’ Kiddie Park on North Lincoln Street in Braidwood.

An Easter Eggs-travaganza at Old Smokey!

Published by admin on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 6:30pm

The weather was sunny and pleasant as a record number of children turned out to enjoy a good old fashioned Easter Egg scramble at Old Smokey City Park on Saturday, April 13.

The park District hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt, welcoming a total of 271 children to the park this year, the largest in the history of the event.

The parks provided 1,000 for each of the three age groups represented, all of which were scooped up by the exited children in just minutes.

The children also got to visit with the Easter Bunny himself.

Braidwood Park District sets plans for 2018

Published by admin on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 7:45pm

Braidwood residents have plenty to look forward to in 2018, as plans are underway to improve and upgrade local parks.

The Braidwood Park District has its eye on a number of improvements for the new year, including the continuation of work to bring some new ballfields to Old Smokey City Park.

Ladies Night Out Fundraiser

Published by admin on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 10:33am

The Braidwood Lions Club will host a Ladies Night next month, giving ladies a chance to kick back and have a good time while raising cash for a good cause.

Ladies Night is set for Saturday, May 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. under the Lions Pavilion at Old Smokey City Park. Admission is $5, which includes appetizers and beverages.

Vendors will be on hand, selling goods from cosmetics and candles, to purses, jewelry and clothing/accessories.

The event will also feature raffle baskets, some fun games, massage demos, and mini-manicures.