Thank you for your patience as we addressed a mechanical issue associated with the lazy river and slides. We are pleased to announce that the pump has been reinstalled and the entire aquatic center, including the lazy river and slides, will be open beginning Monday, June 12th....
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Deerpath Park Pickleball Courts Closed June 12
The Deerpath Park pickleball courts will be closed Monday, June 12. Sound damping screens are being installed and for safety measures, players cannot be on the courts. Laschen Park pickleball courts, 294 Evergreen Drive, will be open for play on Monday.
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Citizen Help Needed in Identifying Suspects Responsible for Vandalism
To the Citizens of Vernon Hills and Vernon Hills Park District Patrons,
Recently our parks have been experiencing an increase in incidents of criminal damage to property, criminal defacement of property, and vandalism. In recent weeks we have had multiple park restrooms...
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Lazy River and Slides Closed Until Further Notice
The Family Aquatic Center is opening June 3, but unfortunately, due to a mechanical issue, the lazy river and slides are unavailable until further notice. Daily admission fees are reduced to resident $7, and non-resident $9. We apologize for your inconvenience and are working...
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The District’s Efficiency Committee Welcomes Two Citizen Members
The Vernon Hills Park District welcomes Tracy Kading and Rebekah Snyder as citizen members of the District's Efficiency Committee.
The newly formed Efficiency Committee will study local government efficiencies and issue a report to the Lake County Board. The Committee will...
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District Requires Permission for Vending in Parks
All vendors, of any age, and selling any product or service in District Parks, must obtain permission from the Park District to do so. This includes, but is not limited to, lemonade stands and selling water or other beverages at athletic fields. Please contact Executive...
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If You See Something, Say Something!
Recently, the Century Park Pavilion and Century Park new playground were vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti, profanity, and racial slurs. When visiting our parks, if you witness individuals destructing District property, please call 911 immediately.
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Deerpath Park Pickleball Courts Closure
The Deerpath Park pickleball courts will be closed on Saturday, June 3 from 9 am-3 pm for a private rental. The Laschen Park pickleball courts located at 294 Evergreen Drive are available for play.
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Grosse Pointe Park Playground Closed for Renovation
Beginning May 15, the 2-5 year old playground will be closed for renovation. The current playground will be disassembled by Kids Around the World organization to be shipped to another country where playground resources are unavailable. The new playground is scheduled to open...
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Sharing Our Paths
The spring weather welcomes everyone outdoors to enjoy the parks! To ensure that our park paths are shared safely by everyone, please be courteous to others when on the paths. Please stay to the right side of the path and bicyclists must give an audible signal to pedestrians...
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