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...

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...

Due to the Park District's new lease agreement with ComEd, the fitness stations under the power lines right of way (ROW) at Grosse Pointe Park must be removed by October 1, 2021. The fitness equipment cannot be relocated due to its age and the unavailability of replacement...

Updated August 10, 2021 This guidance issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) pertains to all youth recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports (high school and elementary school),...

The fishing pier located in Lake Charles Park is permanently closed. Due to safety and structural issues, the Park District deemed this park amenity unfit for use. The District plans to close off access to the pier and formulate a plan for permanent removal of the pier at a...

The Park District will begin demolition of the Century Park playground located near the cricket pitch on August 9. Construction fencing will be installed. The new playground installation will begin August 16. The installation of the synthetic turf playground surfacing will begin...

Masks are recommended for persons who are vaccinated when visiting Park District indoor facilities. Masks are required for unvaccinated persons when indoors at all Park District facilities.

Kids enrolled in the Sullivan Day Camp and Peterson Day Camp were very busy on Friday, July 23 at their car wash!  Cars, busses, even limos were lined up on this sunny, warm day to support our campers in their fundraising effort for the District's Family Scholarship Fund. Thank...

Applications are being accepted until August 9 at 5 pm for a Board of Commissioners Vacancy. The Park Board term is effective October, 2021 through April, 2023. Vernon Hills Park District Board of Commissioners Vacancy Candidate Application

Tryouts for the Fall/Winter season for the Turtles Swim Team will take place on August 9 and August 10 from 5-7 pm.  Participants must sign up through Sign Up Genius. No walk-ups will be taken. Please arrive 10 minutes before sign up time. Staff will meet participants for each...