Lake Carriage Way Improvements

Wednesday
August 13, 2025
6:00 PM

Where: Walker Recreation Center

Cost: Free

The design team at Wight & Co. continues to work on an updated design based on the feedback from the 2nd community input meeting as well as the follow-up survey. The plan is for Wight to present updated concepts to the park district Board of Commissioners at their August meeting. Members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend as there will also be an opportunity for public comment.
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Back to School Splash Bash

Friday
August 15, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 PM

Where: Soehrman Park Splash Pad

Cost: Free

Get ready to make a splash and celebrate the return to school in style at our Back-to-School Splash Bash! Join us at Soehrman Park for an unforgettable night of fun and excitement. Splash into the end of summer with refreshing water activities and foam-filled adventures. Feel the thrill as the foam machine fills the air with fluffy foam, creating a foam-filled frenzy that will have everyone laughing and dancing. The night will include water games, a craft, a special treat and more. Dont miss out on the coolest event of the summer-grab your swimsuit, gather your friends, and join us for a splashing good time at Soehrman Park!
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY AUGUST 1

Concert in The Park: The Messengers

Tuesday
August 19, 2025
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Where: Walker Park Gazebo

Cost: Free

We couldn’t end the summer without one more concert! We are excited to welcome the Messengers to the park. Show after show, the Messengers leave audiences dancing, singing and screaming for more. The sound, based on their incredible harmony and raw power, tears through the best pop, rock, and modern country. Their huge setlist includes everything from Miranda to Mumford... from Queen to Pitbull. Sing-along favorites follow unexpected medleys that mix classics with today's current hits. Bring the whole family along with your chairs and blankets for a night in the park as we sadly start to say goodbye to summer. (NO PETS PLEASE)

Senior Hayride & Cider Social

Friday
September 26, 2025
12:30 - 2:00 PM

Where: Walker Park Gazebo

Cost: Free

Join us for a special autumn afternoon just for seniors! Take a scenic hayride through the park and be among the first to preview and vote for your favorite community-made scarecrows ahead of the Family Fall Festival. After the ride, gather at the gazebo to enjoy music, cider, and donuts while catching up with friends and neighbors. This event is proudly hosted by the Pleasant Dale Parks Foundation.

Family Fall Fest

Saturday
September 27, 2025
2:00 - 6:00 PM

Where: Walker Park

Cost: $5 before 9/24, $7 at the event

Celebrate Fall at Walker Park! Join us for our annual autumn celebration filled with fun for the whole family! Enjoy tasty bites from food vendors, beer, apple cider, and make your own s’mores by the fire pits. Take a festive hayride and vote for your favorite scarecrow, play games, enjoy the inflatables, mine for gold, dance to music from our live DJ and more. Bring everyone out to Walker Park for a full day of fall fun, cozy treats, and community cheer!