Send a letter to Santa Claus! A special mailbox is located just outside of the entrance to the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive. Be sure your letter has a return address so Santa can write back to you! Drop your letter in Santa’s mailbox between November...
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District News
Kids’ Castle Closure
Lake County Public Works is starting the process of identifying necessary repairs to the sanitary system for the Village of Vernon Hills. There are two areas that excavation will occur in Deerpath Park near Kids' Castle playground. To ensure safety, the paths, restroom, and...
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Youth Basketball League Registration Deadline is November 1
The registration deadline for the District's Youth Winter Basketball Leagues is November 1. For details on the basketball program, click here.
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Coyote Sightings in the Parks
Coyotes have recently been seen in District parks. Coyotes are important to our ecosystem and help keep the wildlife populations under control. Coyotes are wild animals and should not be fed or approached. Please do not attempt to trap a coyote. Please keep pets on a short...
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Volunteers Clean Lake Charles Park Shoreline
Thank you to the many volunteers who cleaned up the shoreline at Lake Charles Park! The District appreciates your time and hard work.
On Saturday, October 2, 2021 organizers and students from the following were present at Lake Charles Park for this clean up...
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Park Commissioner Mike Meline
On behalf of the Park Board and Park District staff, we thank Park Commissioner Mike Meline for his 19 years of dedicated service to the Vernon Hills community.
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Fall Tree Plantings
District parks lost several large trees and many more were recently removed due to age and decline from disease. This fall, the Parks Department will plant 40 trees concentrated in the most heavily impacted parks, including Century Park and Deerpath Park. It won’t offset what...
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Vernon Hills Park District Received Grand Plaque in the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management
Vernon Hills Park District received a prestigious honor in the park and recreation industry at the National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference in Nashville, TN on September 21, 2021. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in...
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Veteran’s Coat Drive September 21-November 16
The 2nd Annual Veteran's Coat Drive will run September 21 - November 16. The GLMV Chamber of Commerce, several organizations, local businesses, and municipalities are joining forces to collect new and gently used winter coats and outerwear for veterans and their families in...
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CARA 5K Run in Century Park
The Chicago Area Runners Association will be hosting a 5K Go Run in Century Park on Sunday, August 29 at 9 am. This run gives Chicago area runners the chance to experience the park's picturesque landscapes as they wind through Century Park. The event is free but you must...
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