The Vernon Hills Park District is offering Summer Extension Camp for children entering Kindergarten through eighth grade in the 2020/21 school year. Summer Extension Camp will consist of smaller mixed-age group sizes (maximum 15 children), spaced out among the Sullivan Community...

"We support the project but this just isn't the right location," said Park District Board President David Doerhoefer. Please read the Daily Herald article below to learn more about Carriage Green Park being a possible location for a two million-gallon water storage...

Calling all kids in grades K-7 - finish your summer with a bang at our Last Blast Day Camp!  Camp is held August 3-14, Monday-Friday from 8 am - 3 pm with an extended care (3-6 pm) option available. Groups will have their own set of equipment for exciting sports, games, and...

Lakeview Fitness is open and is welcoming the public into our facility. We have implemented extensive cleaning and safety measures for our staff and guests. If you are ready to put fitness back into your daily routine, but are unsure of working out in a community facility, we...

The Farmers Market is cancelled today due to the prediction of severe weather beginning at 4 pm. A 75% chance of thunderstorms at is predicted at 4 pm and a 90% chance of heavy t-storms beginning at 5 pm. The Farmers Market will resume next Thursday, July 16.

In 2020, the Vernon Hills Park District started the process of developing and restoring Beaver Creek Park. The park was inundated with invasive species and pioneer trees that were taking over the entire property, as well as creating dams in the creek. Our Parks staff cleared...

Playgrounds and outdoor fitness stations are now open.  Please limit the playground capacity to 50 people.  The playgrounds are not staffed and will not be disinfected. Please continue to practice social distancing and wash hands frequently.

Public Swim, Parent/Tot Swim, Lap Swim, Therapy Water Walking, and Water Aerobics are offered this summer at the Family Aquatic Center.  All programs require advance reservations.  Please visit the Family Aquatic Center web page to reserve a time.  Be sure to review the FAC...

The Vernon Hills Park District looks forward to continuing to reopen and fulfill its vision to address the lifelong leisure needs of all Vernon Hills residents. In accordance with the State of Illinois’ Restore Illinois Plan, staff continues to plan for the return of...

Park District Executive Director Jeff Fougerousse and Village Communication Leader Lynn Brandel speak about the current state of the Park District: Lakeview Fitness, summer camp, youth sports, childcare and the Family Aquatic Center.  Click on the following link to view the...