The Cicada Killer wasps have begun to emerge and be spotted around the parks. Especially within the sand volleyball courts and baseball infields. These large, intimidating wasps are uninterested in humans and don’t act aggressively unless threatened. The biggest danger these wasps pose is if stepped on by bare feet or handled roughly. All wild animals should be treated with caution, and these wasps should not be handled. Parks staff have scheduled extra field and sand volleyball grooming to have a better chance at these wasps to move on and make nests elsewhere. Park staff will NOT be treating these creatures with any chemicals. Pesticides for these wasps will cause harm to people and other animals.

Please feel free to contact the Parks Department for more information (847) 996-6831.