Three District playgrounds are getting a makeover this fall!  Currently, the playground in Peterson Park is being disassembled and installers will be on site September 14 to begin erecting a new 2-5 year old playground and a 5-12 year old swing set.  In late September, the...

The Community is invited to the Park Board meetings on August 27 and September 24 at 6:30 pm in the Larry Laschen Community Center.  A topic to be discussed is the future renovation of the Sullivan Community Center.  Proposed renderings of the renovation are below: 1 -...

The Village of Vernon Hills and the Park District have teamed up to purchase the former Opa! Restaurant situated on 3 acres of land, located along Hawthorn and Lakeview Parkways. The now vacant building will be demolished by the end of this year and redevelopment will be phased...

The VHHS Varsity coaches and players will be holding a softball camp for 6-9th grade girls. The camp will run for 2 weeks: Starting Tuesday July 7th - Friday July 10th then Monday - Thursday the following week More detailed information and registration info can be found on...

The renderings below are draft designs proposed for the new Kids Castle playground in Deerpath Park. [caption id="attachment_5220" align="alignright" width="300"] Kids Castle Playground Draft 2[/caption] [caption id="attachment_5219" align="alignleft" width="300"] Kids Castle...

On Monday, May 4, three Park District lakes will be stocked with various species of fish.  This spring, Evergreen Lake in Deerpath Park, Lake Charles, and Big & Little Bear Lakes in Century Park will be stocked by Richmond Fisheries.  Big & Little Bear Lakes will also...

Staff from Lifeline Vascular Access, Vernon Hills, participated in the District's Park Pride Program in the afternoon on April 29th. Several staff volunteered their time to stain a park gazebo in Century Park near Hawthorn Parkway. The District appreciates the time and...

As soon as the Family Aquatic Center closed last summer, improvements were underway for the 2015 summer season.  The lazy river was painted and a shade structure was installed near the plunge pool. Three new play structures in the zero depth area are being replaced this spring...

Bobby Twombly, a Turtles Swim Team participant, represented the Vernon Hills Park District at the Illinois State Swim Meet on March 14. Bobby placed 7th in the 11-12 year old 50 Yard Butterfly and placed 8th in the 11-12 year old 50 Yard Breaststroke. Congratulations Bobby!

Three camps are being offered during Spring Break for kids to enjoy - Strategy for Kids, Chess Scholars, and Fliptastic Camps. Strategy for Kids Spring Break Camp for ages 7-11 years This class is an exciting opportunity for your child to develop logic, problem solving, and...