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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District News
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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Turtles Swimmers are Top Finishers in Regional Meet
Members of the Turtles Swim Team participated in the 2022 Winter Regional Meet this past weekend. Multiple swimmers finished in the top eight in multiple events including Kade Rychlik, who finished 1st in the 10 & under 100 yard Backstroke, and Ed Steward, who finished 2nd...
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Turtles Swim Team are Champions!
The Turtles Swim Team excelled this season amongst all age groups and 8 swimmers are heading to the Illinois Swimming Regional Championship this weekend at Barrington High School. Further, one swimmer is competing in the Illinois Swimming Senior State Championships, and two...
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Congratulations Alice! February Sully Award Winner
Congratulations Alice on being nominated for a Sully Award! Alice is a 7 year old girl and first grader at Aspen Elementary School. Alice's compassion towards her little brother and ice skating achievements earned her a Sully Award! Read More
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Vernon Hills Park District Executive Director Awarded IAPD Honored Professional Award
Chicago, January 28, 2022 - Congratulations to Executive Director, Jeff Fougerousse, for being awarded the IAPD (Illinois Association of Park Districts) Honored Professional Award at the IAPD/IPRA (Illinois Park and Recreation Association) Soaring to New Heights Annual...
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