The Sullivan Community Center and Lakeview Fitness are Closed on Easter Sunday, April 17.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

We wouldn’t be a Gold Medal Park District without YOU! The Sully Awards celebrate our awesome community. Hannah and a PALS student were selected for their generous nature and compassion in helping others. Read More

The Sports Shed is a community investment organization with a 501(c)(3). They work with schools and sports programs in under resourced communities throughout Chicago and a suburban areas that struggle to offer athletic programs due to lack of funding. The Sports Shed serves...

The registration deadline for the District's Youth Winter Basketball Leagues is November 1.  For details on the basketball program, click here.