The Sullivan Community Center will close to the public at 3:00 pm on Friday December 7, 2018 due to a scheduled event.”
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District News
Park Board Members Recognized for Service
Congratulations to Vernon Hills Park District Park Board Vice President Jim Ballowe for 10 years of service and Commissioner Mike Meline for 15 years of service! Park Board pictured left to right: David Doerhoefer, Cindy Kessler, Mike Meline, Jim Ballowe, and Bruce Robbins.
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Century Park Arboretum Island Tree Removal Project
The Island Tree Removal project will commence in Century Park on November 15th. The park entry drive at 1001 Lakeview Parkway and the boat dock parking lot will be closed for the duration of the project. All pine trees on the island will be removed because they are in a state of...
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Lakeview Fitness Exterior Building Repairs
Pardon our dust and noise! Exterior building repairs will begin on November 12 at Lakeview Fitness. Repairs include sections of the roof and brick tuck pointing. The handicapped parking spots will temporarily be moved to the front entrance area. The repair work will be...
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Mute Swans Visiting Big Bear Lake
Did you know Mute Swans are not native to our area? All of the Mute Swans in North America are descendants of swans imported from Europe from the mid 1800's through early 1900's to adorn large estates, city parks, and zoos. Escapees established breeding populations in the...
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New Pickle Ball Courts Ready for Play October 18th!
The new pickle ball courts in Deerpath Park look finished, but the white strips need time to cure. The courts will be open to the public Thursday morning, October 18. Paddle holders will be installed at the courts prior to opening.
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Table Tennis Not Offered October 26
Due to the Fall Fest event on Friday, October 26, drop-in table tennis will not be offered.
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Register Online from your Tablet or Cell Phone!
The Park District's registration system is now cell phone and tablet friendly. Please be sure to have an online account with the Park District prior to registering for a program. Online Activation forms are available at the Sullivan Community Center, Lakeview Fitness, or online.
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Sled Hill Turf Update
The turf responding well to the improvements, 95% of the seeded areas are filling in. The combination of rain, and cool and warm weather is working in our favor. The sled is scheduled to reopen the week of October 15th.
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Karate Student Medals at PAN-AM Championship
Vernon Hills Park District student, Magdalena Zucek, won a Gold Medal at the 2018 Junior Pan-American Karate Championships this past month. Sixteen year old Zucek, a student of Illinois Shotokan Karate Club, traveled to Rio de Janiero, Brazil and represented the United States in...
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