The current drought conditions has caused the turf in District parks to go dormant.  The extremely dry conditions is a hazard for open flames. For the safety of park visitors, outdoor grilling is temporarily prohibited in District parks until further notice. As a reminder, the...

Persons are not required to wear masks outdoors when visiting District parks and outdoor facilities. This pertains to children enrolled in summer camps, outdoor program participants, Family Aquatic Center visitors, and all District staff. Illinois Department of Public Health...

Beginning June 16, reservations are not required for public swim at the Family Aquatic Center.  Guests will pay a daily admission fee at the aquatic center entrance and may enjoy the facility as long as desired. Click here for 2021 amenities and operations at the Family Aquatic...

The Family Aquatic Center is opening on June 11 from 10 am-12:30 pm for a swim session.  Registration is required.  Click Here.  The aquatic center's official opening day is June 12 offering three swim sessions. Read More.

In response to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order 2021-10, fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks while within Vernon Hills Park District facilities and programs. Children over 2 years and under 12 years, plus minors and adults who are...

Vernon Hills Park District to compete for prestigious honor in the park and recreation industry   Vernon Hills, IL, May 10, 2021 – The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association...

The Park Board Meeting on May 27, 2021 will begin at 7 pm.  The originally published time for this meeting was 6 pm.

The Park District is offering 21 specialty camps throughout the summer for all ages. Camps range from golf, basketball, frisbee, baseball, skateboard; to theater, art, music, chess, robotics and we even have a superhero and princess camp!  Click here to learn more about our...

Registration i s now open for all incoming Hawthorn School District 73 kindergarten students for the 2021-2022 school year. Kindergarten students attend the Hawthorn School for Young Learners, the District’s new kindergarten building, at 637 N. Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills....

Hartmann Park Exercise Stations - Excavation has begun for the five outdoor fitness stations. The contractor is on site and is scheduled to finish by early next week. Five different stations are placed on synthetic turf around the main walking path that circles the...