[caption id="attachment_10931" align="alignright" width="200"] Cicada Killer Wasp[/caption] The Cicada Killer wasps have begun to emerge and be spotted around the parks. Especially within the sand volleyball courts and baseball infields. These large, intimidating wasps are...

Summer’s not over yet - soak up the fun at Turtle Creek Waterpark with a half-price season pass! Click here to view the season pass fees and operating hours.

The main pool and leisure pool are closed for water treatment and cleaning until 2 PM on Sunday, July 6. The slides, lazy river, and sprayground are open. Daily admission is reduced 50% until 2 PM: $8 resident fee, $10 non-resident fee. We appreciate your understanding and look...

On Friday, June 6, Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents Illinois’ 10th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited Vernon Hills to learn more about the growing water pollution issues affecting Big and Little Bear Lakes in Century Park. Michael Burke of...

The Sullivan Community Center is closed on Memorial Day, May 26.  Lakeview Fitness is open from 7 AM-12 PM.

Pardon our popularity! Kids' Castle in Deerpath Park will be buzzing with fun on May 22 with many children enjoying the playground, so expect more activity than usual. There is a large group scheduled to visit, so please be kind, patient, and share the space. Planning a group...

The Sullivan Community Center is closed on Sunday, April 20.  Lakeview Fitness is open limited hours from 7 AM-12 PM.

The Vernon Hills Park District announces the resignation of Commissioner Janice Giraldo from the Board of Park Commissioners due to relocation. On behalf of the Park Board and Park District staff, we thank Commissioner Janice Giraldo for her contributions towards the agency’s...

On Sunday, May 4, the Vernon Hills Park District is hosting a Free Compost Giveaway from 10 AM-3 PM  in the Park Maintenance Facility Parking Lot, 1400 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills. Go Green Vernon Hills & Lincolnshire is partnering with Vernon Hills Park District and...

The Village of Vernon Hills is working with the Lake County Storm Water Maintenance Commission and the Vernon Hills Park District to restore the Seavey Ditch from Hazeltine Drive to Lake Charles. The restoration project involves removing trees, cleaning out the creek, reforming...