The Family Aquatic Center is open the following days and hours as outlined in the chart below. The aquatic center is closed August 8-12 due to the pool staff returning to high school and college.
Dates
Days
Hours
August 1-5
Monday-Friday
10:30 am-5 pm
August...
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District News
Public Works Open House
The Village of Vernon Hills Public Works is having an Open House event on August 16 from 4-7 pm at the Public Works Facility, 490 Greenleaf Drive in Vernon Hills. The public is invited to this free event.
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Family Aquatic Center Open Until 7 pm
Due to an event being cancelled at the Family Aquatic Center tonight, the pool will stay open for the public until 7 pm.
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July 14 Morning Programs Cancelled at Family Aquatic Center
Due to required repairs at the Family Aquatic Center, all morning programs are cancelled on Thursday, July 14 including Parent-Tot swim, water aerobics, and lap swim. The pool will open to the public at 10:30 am.
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Cicada Killer Wasp Notice
Beginning in July, the "Gentle Giant" Cicada Killer Wasps can 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...
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Family Aquatic Center Closed July 4
The Family Aquatic Center is closed for the remainder of the day out of caution for our guests' safety.
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July 4th Concert & Fireworks Cancelled
Due to the shooting in Highland Park, and out of an abundance of caution, the Village of Vernon Hills and the Vernon Hills Park District have cancelled the July 4 concert and fireworks at Century Park. We extend deepest condolences to our neighbors in Highland Park.
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Sully’s Activity Book Park Passport
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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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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