District News

Turtles Swim Team Tryouts

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...
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New Sugar Creek Playground to Open Soon!

As part of the Capital Improvement Plans, the 21 year old playground at Sugar Creek Park was replaced with a Fitcore Extreme Course. This new playground has components seen on Ninja Warrior TM. The playground has been installed, and the wood chip surface was converted to poured...
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Ordinance Reminders

For the safety and enjoyment of all our park visitors, the District is reminding park users that "No person shall ride, drive or otherwise operate any minibike,  ATV, motorized scooter or motor bike on District property." Further, please leash your pet at all times while...
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Key to the Parks Challenge July 1-31

Sully is challenging kids to visit 10 Vernon Hills parks during the month of July! Play on the playgrounds, ride your bike on the paths, play ball in the fields, ride the ziplines, go fishing, or take walks and just enjoy being outdoors!  Take a photo of yourself in a park and...
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District ADA Transition Plan Update

The Park District is in the process of updating it's American w/Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This plan is a formal document that outlines the Park District's compliance with ADA and is updated every 10 years. Comments from the public are welcome and may be...
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