Carol Sente was appointed by the Park Board at the November 19, 2020 Park Board meeting to fill the vacancy created by Commissioner Jim Ballowe’s retirement. Carol has been a Vernon Hills resident since 1997 and first served on the Park Board from 2004-2009, until she became...
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District News
Santa Parade & Virtual Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony November 28
Please join the Village of Vernon Hills, Countryside Fire Protection District, Vernon Hills Police Department and the Vernon Hills Park District on Saturday, November 28, 2020 for an exciting holiday event!
At 2:45 pm Santa will take off in a firetruck from the Countryside...
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Prescribed Burn Scheduled November 18
The District contracted Graf Tree Care’s Natural Resources Management division to conduct a prescribed burn in the central section of the Oak Savanna in Sullivan Woods on November 18. The weather forecast and ground conditions are right for the burn to occur this Wednesday....
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Park Maintenance Facility Powered by the Sun
The solar panel project at the District's Park Maintenance Facility is fully operational and complete. The system provides approximately 123 kW, and supplies 71% of the facility's electrical use. It will save approximately $5,000 per year and about $100,000 over the course of...
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We Value your Feedback! Take our Program Survey
During this difficult time, the Park District strives to offer recreational programs that enhance the lives of our community. We are seeking information from our participants y regarding programs that are of interest to individuals and families. The survey will take only a few...
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Pumpkin Composting Event November 5
The Vernon Hills Park District partnered with SWALCO and Go Green! Vernon Hills/Lincolnshire, to offer a free pumpkin composting drop-off off at 1400 Indianwood Drive on Thursday November 5 from 730 am - 4 pm. Pumpkins as well as other decorations such as corn stalks, squashes,...
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PALS Safe Center for Remote Learning now accepts 6th Graders
PALS Safe Center for Remote Learning extended its enrollment age to include 6th graders! The purpose of this program is to provide working families an opportunity to enroll their children in a supervised, quality program, located in a quiet environment where they can safely...
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Fall Fish Stocking
Annually, the District stocks it's lakes and ponds with a variety of fish species. This fall, Big and Little Bear Lakes in Century Park as well as Willow and Evergreen Lakes in Deerpath Park were stocked. Information can be found on our Park Education web page under Lake and...
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Park Commissioner Jim Ballowe
On behalf of the Park Board and Park District staff, we thank Park Commissioner Jim Ballowe for his 13 years of dedicated service to the Vernon Hills community.
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Thank You! Midwest Veterans Closet
Thank you to the Vernon Hills community for donating outerwear to the Midwest Veterans Closet, a non-profit organization supporting local veterans. The Park District delivered a large van packed with your donations to the Midwest Veterans Closet.
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