Kids’ Korner at Lakeview Fitness is a fun and safe environment for kids, 6 months-10 years, to play and socialize while you take care of you! For up to two hours a day, your child will be practicing art and reading skills, using their imagination, and making new friends. Click...
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District News
Tree Removal in Deerpath and Century Parks
Removal of Willow and other trees at Deerpath Park and Century Park are occurring this week and next week. Trees are being removed due to limb failure, disease, and organic materials are falling into our lakes causing harm to the water and fish life. The Park District is...
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Lakeview Fitness Facility Manager Awarded IPRA Young Professional of the Year
The Vernon Hills Park District is proud to announce that Lacy Marinenko, Lakeview Fitness Facility Manager, was awarded the IPRA (Illinois Park & Recreation Association) Young Professional of the Year Award at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference in Chicago on...
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District Welcomes New Park Board Commissioner
Abra Jacobs was sworn in at the January 19, 2023 Park Board meeting. Abra was appointed to a two-year term to fulfill the remainder of former Park Commissioner Cindy Kessler's term.
Abra Jacobs, a Vernon Hills resident since 2013, is a graduate of the University of Dayton,...
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Century Park Entrance Closed
The Century Park Cricket Pitch driveway entrance and parking lot will remain closed and blocked off at Lakeview Parkway until further notice. The original timeline was to open the entry on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, but the rain has made the turf soft and wet and the District...
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TODAY ONLY! January 1st – Save 10% on Lakeview Fitness Annual Memberships
Lakeview Fitness is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary! Today Only, January 1, 2023, save 10% on new Annual Fitness Memberships. No Initiation or Maintenance Fees!
Purchase online (use code 10FOR10) OR in-person from 7 am-3 pm at Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway,...
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Facility Closings Due to Winter Storm Warning
Due to a forecasted winter storm warning, the Sullivan Community Center and Little Learners Childcare are closed on Friday, December 23, 2022. Lakeview Fitness will close early at 7 pm.
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Park Commissioner Cindy Kessler
On behalf of the Park Board and Park District staff, we thank Park Commissioner Cindy Kessler for her 13 years of dedicated service to the Vernon Hills community.
Photo: (L-R) Carol Sente, David Doerhoefer, Cindy Kessler, Bruce Robbins, Janice Giraldo
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Dangerous Ice on District Ponds & Lakes
Please stay off the ice on all Park District ponds and lakes. Recreational activities on the ice are prohibited including ice fishing. The Park District does not monitor the thickness of the ice and cannot guarantee the safety of the ice. Please call 911 if you see any person on...
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Fire Department Training near Hartmann Park
Countryside Fire Department will be using the vacated Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC) facility on Oakwood Road near Hartmann Park for in-service training November 29-December 1.
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