Conserving nature, supporting wellness, and inspiring leisure for all.
Conserving nature, supporting wellness, and inspiring leisure for all.
The public is invited to a community meeting held at Carriage Green Park regarding replacing the existing playground. Two renderings of playground designs will be display. The District is seeking resident input on proposed designs. We value your suggestions and look forward to seeing you at the community meeting! Option 1 Option 2
We’ll create an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert. Tony will discuss grilling and safety techniques, and students will prepare veggies for grilling. Bring your appetite! Ages 18+ REGISTER BBQing with Fireman Tony
Get ready for an exciting adventure at this year's Mighty Kids Triathlon! We invite energetic competitors ages 6-12 to join the fun. The race kicks off with a swim in the Lakeview Fitness pool, followed by a bike ride and run through the scenic Deerpath Park. Distances will differ depending on age group. Every participant […]
Kids ages 5-13 years are invited to join us at Century Park’s Big Bear Lake for a morning of fishing. Bait is provided. A limited number of poles are available for use. Please bring a fishing pole is you have one! Prizes are awarded for the largest fish caught in different age groups. Walk up […]
A pool party to celebrate the start of the summer season! Come to Turtle Creek Waterpark for a day with games and activities. There will be a sand castle competition, limbo, Slip n Slide & a boat race! There is no special admission for this event. Pass holders and daily fees for the facility apply.
The “Caring for Children” Babysitting Program helps babysitters, 10-14 years old, learn to recognize and respond to emergency and non-emergency situations that could arise while taking care of younger children. We address topics such as child care, first aid, fire safety, police, security, and more. REGISTER Caring 4 Children Babysitting Program
Join us while we make a Chicago classic, homemade giardiniera. This class will teach you how to chop the right vegetables and prepare them for jarring your own mild giardiniera, a great topping to compliment your favorite Italian dishes. Students will leave with jars ready to eat. 18+ Years Location: Vernon Hills High School Food […]
Kids, 4-7 years, will spend an evening engaging in arts and craft, games, stories, and creative play. Pizza and juice will be served. REGISTER Kids' Night Out
Explore the mystery of the ocean and discover the creatures that live beneath the waves. This hands-on class will introduce your budding oceanographer to sharks, jellyfish, sea stars, and other marine life through music, art, games, sensory play and activities. Ages 2-3 with adult REGISTER Ocean Adventures
Lights...Camera...Float! Spend an evening at Turtle Creek Waterpark with family and friends. Enjoy the poolside movie, Shark Tale, on our giant inflatable screen. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Please use only the Park District provided flotation tubes during the movie. This event may be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Ages 2+ Fee: $5 […]
Explore the mystery of the ocean and discover the sea creatures that live beneath the waves. This hands-on class will introduce your budding oceanographer to sharks, jellyfish, sea stars, and other marine life through music, art, games and activities. Play feed the shark, jellyfish limbo, and swim fishy swim before creating beautiful ocean art. Pizza […]
Tony Cannoli will walk you through the step-by-step process of rolling, forming, frying, and filling cannoli dough. Each student will make three cannoli shells, and pipe them with their choice of Tony Cannoli signature fillings. 18+ Years Instructor: Tony Volpentesta, Owner and Operator, Tony Cannoli Specialty Pastries REGISTER Fresh Made Cannoli
Have a blast in your local park at this new event! Park Parties will have everything for a perfect summer night: rock out with music from a live band, explore delicious eats from local food trucks, and, after our June Park Party, stick around for this season's first Movie in the Park! Bring the family […]
Kick back with the whole family and enjoy the movie, Monsters University, under the stars! Cars may begin to arrive at 7:30 PM. Park in the lot at the Cherokee Road entrance and walk north to the viewing area. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, and snacks. The movie will begin at dusk. Make the day […]