Tryouts for the Turtles Swim Team Spring/Summer season are March 10 from 6-7:45 PM at Vernon Hills High School.  All levels: Bronze I, Bronze II, Silver, Gold, and Green will tryout on March 10. The season is March 31-July 23 with evening practice times. Participants must...

The lake buffers at Big and Little Bear Lakes in Century Park are being burned this morning.  The burns are being controlled by Park District staff.

Updated holiday facility hours for the Sullivan Community Center: Friday, December 27:  8 AM-4 PM. Saturday, December 28: 9 AM- 12 PM Tuesday, December 31: 8 AM-12 PM Wednesday, January 1: Closed

Vernon Hills Park District Awarded $600,000 OSLAD Grant Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local leaders and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) awarded $55.2 million in state grants for 100 local park projects throughout Illinois. OSLAD (Open Space...

Click the following link for the Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Vernon Hills Park District

There is a prescribed prairie burn scheduled for the buffer around the lakes in Deerpath Park on Friday, November 15. Benefits of a prescribed burn include increasing biodiversity, recycling nutrients, and helping to reduce the spread of invasive and pest species.

Big Bear Lake in Century Park is undergoing shoreline stabilization to help protect the environment, local property, and water quality in the lake. This year’s restoration efforts will include a 5-10 foot buffer of native plants designed to prevent future erosion. To give...

The Vernon Hills Park District is hosting a Pumpkin Composting event at the Park Maintenance Facility, 1400 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills, on Friday November 8 from 7am-4pm. Pumpkins, corn stalks, gourds, and other natural/organic Halloween decorations will be accepted at this...

Vernon Hills Park District proudly announces we’ve been chosen by Lake County to be a recipient of their Tree Planting Program. This innovative, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded program supports the County's commitment to environmental stewardship and community...