The Frankfort Square Park District ("FSPD") is an Illinois organization that acquires funding, performs maintenance on parks, and serves members of the Frankfort Square community with recreation activities. It is located about 45 miles (72 km) south of Chicago. The Frankfort Square Park District oversees 27 parks with over 500 acres (2 km2) of parkland. Many of the parks and facilities can be used year round, including two outdoor ice rinks. In 2007, the Frankfort Square Park District won the Gold Medal Award from the National Recreation and Park Association.