Congratulations to Charlie, Norah, and their mom Emily for completing their park passports located in the Sully's Gold Star Summer Activity Book! "We had a great time exploring all of the parks in Vernon Hills; there were even a couple we didn't know existed! Thanks for...
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Author: Cheryl Buhmann
Aquatic Center Opening at 11am on June 27
The Family Aquatic Center will delay opening until 11 am on Monday, June 27 due to an emergency maintenance repair.
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Grosse Pointe Park Tennis Courts Renovation
The tennis courts at Grosse Pointe Park are scheduled for renovation beginning June 22. Renovations include: new court surface, nets, fence, wind screens, benches, and trash cans. Additionally, new access paths to the tennis courts will be created. Construction fencing and...
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Red-winged Blackbird Notice
The red-winged blackbird breeding season is currently happening. While females sit on eggs in nests in our park trees, the males can become aggressive guarding the nest. Males have been known to sound their "conk-a-reee" alarm as a warning, flutter above people and animals, and...
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Smile! We Need a New Photo of You!
Opening Day at the Family Aquatic Center is June 4th! All season pass holders must take a new photo to activate their FOB prior to their first visit to the aquatic center. Please visit the Sullivan Community Center to during the month of May to take a photo of you and your...
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Summer Swim Lesson Registration begins May 17
The goal of the Park District’s swim program is to create a life-long interest in aquatics activities, promote a healthy lifestyle, and improve a child’s safety in the water. Lessons follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines. Taught by instructors who are...
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Enjoy Our Parks, Share Our Paths
With the warm weather upon us, our residents are encouraged to visit our parks! Whether you are visiting by riding your bike, pushing a stroller, or on foot, please be aware of others on the park paths and announce to others if you are passing.
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Carp Removal in District Lakes
In the past 12 months, roughly 1500 carp have been removed from Big & Little Bear Lakes and Lake Charles. Invasive Carp are notorious for altering natural ecosystems. They uproot and disturb submerged vegetation while searching for insect larvae to eat. This activity...
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Easter Holiday Closings
The Sullivan Community Center and Lakeview Fitness are Closed on Easter Sunday, April 17.
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Vernon Hills Police Department & Countryside Fire District Receive Community Service Awards
On behalf of the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Parks & Recreation Association, The Vernon Hills Park District presented Community Service Awards to the Vernon Hills Police Department and the Countryside Fire District at their March 24 Park Board...
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