In appreciation to First Responders for the difficult job they do every day to protect our community, the Park District is inviting personnel from local Fire, Police, Emergency Medical Services, and their immediate families, for a free day at the Family Aquatic Center on June 29 from 11 am - 7 pm.  An employment badge/ID […]

The Family Aquatic Center has new sand area play equipment! While playing in the sand, build a sandcastle and take a photo of it!  You will be entered into a contest for the most creative sand castle! The Family Aquatic Center will have a limited number of sand buckets to give away to build your […]

Cool off at the Family Aquatic Center on July 21 with a Free Soft-Serve Ice Cream from Bobo's!  Season Pass holders and those people who pay a daily admission will receive one coupon for a free ice cream at the admission gate.  The free ice cream coupon is only valid on July 21, 2019.

Bobo's Poolside is offering $1 hot dogs at the Family Aquatic Center.  Spend the day at the pool and have a delicious hot dog lunch or dinner for only $1!

This popular event features poolside music by A-Z Entertainment, kids activity area, concessions and the popular Duck Race! New in 2019 - A Boat Regatta!  Cheer on our summer camp teams as they race their handmade boats in the pool.  All inflatable activities are included with admission! Fee: $5 Register for Summer Splash    

Smokin’ BBQ Kitchen will be in Century Park at the corner of Lakeview and Hawthorn Parkways on Tuesday, September 10 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.  The Park District will provide yard games and Smokin' BBQ Kitchen will offer a delicious lunch!  

The Vernon Hills Park District is partnering with Cradles to Crayons for their Gear Up for Winter Collection Drive to collect new and like new children’s essential items! Please bring all donations to the Cradles to Crayons box located in Lakeview Fitness and the Sullivan Community Center lobbies. Cradles to Crayons is a nonprofit organization […]

The community is invited to view designs of a new skate park and offer input directly to the vendor. We especially are interested in having our current skate park users attend this meeting. A new skate park will be constructed just southeast of the current park and will be ready for use by summer, 2020. […]

Remember the Double Dare Day Game Show? Our 'Double Dare Day' for kids in grades 1-5 will mimic that show. We will have a blast with goofy races and wacky games. The day will consist of more than just 'Double Dare' game show- we will also do 'Name That Tune, Win Lose or Draw' art […]

The Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) provides grants to eligible local governments for park and recreation unit construction projects and land acquisition. The PARC Grant is offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The Vernon Hills Park District is submitting an application for a PARC Grant for funding of Lakeview Fitness […]

The weather outside is frightful, but the water inside will be delightful! Come to Lakeview Fitness for an exclusive open swim with a winter theme. Santa will even stop by to get his feet wet! R/NR Fee: $3/4 Pre-registration $5 Day of Event This event is for all ages, 2 years and younger are free. […]