Hawthorn District 73 would like the community's input. All community members are asked to take a 10 to 15-minute survey that asks participants to rank potential priorities of the District’s Educational Facilities Master Plan. Participants are asked to read each...

Students, ages 16-25, are eligible to purchase a summer fitness membership to Lakeview Fitness! Memberships are available for purchase May 1-July 1 and expire 90 days from purchase date.  Any membership purchased after July 1 will expire on September 30, 2018. Students must...

Due to the colder weather this spring, the opening of the park restrooms was delayed. All restrooms are scheduled to be open this weekend.

The Village of Vernon Hills and the Vernon Hills Park District are partnering with homeowners to reduce the overall Skunk population within the Village.  The Program is designed to provide financial reimbursement to homeowners who choose to work with licensed wildlife...

In late 2017, the parks department started an in-house project of adding fishing structures to Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes. They are using a combination of man-made material and organic materials like discarded Christmas trees. The Christmas trees are cabled to a cinder block...

The bridge in Century Park, near the boat dock that leads to the island, is now open.

The bridge in Century Park that connects a portion of the walking path to the island is closed for inspection by a structural engineer. The bridge is located along Lakeview Parkway near the boat dock parking lot. The District is concerned about the concrete footings due to their...

  Vernon Hills Park District’s Century Park is Illinois’ First Park District Park to Earn Arboretum Accreditation The Vernon Hills Park District’s Parks Foreman/Horticulturist, Rick Krocza, had a vision for the District in his first week of employment in 2015. While...

Let's Play Basketball! We invite young athletes in grades 3-8 to join the Park District basketball leagues. No experience is necessary.  Volunteer coaches will teach basketball skills, sportsmanship, team participation, and fun! Registration is accepted through October...

Construction for the south side of Kids' Castle playground will begin October 16.   The project is expected to take two weeks.  The site will be excavated and the new dragon play feature/tunnel will be installed. Further,  installation of the pour in place...