Vernon Hills Park District
Recent News About Vernon Hills Park District
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SRACLC seeks afterschool aides to support inclusion in recreation programs
SRACLC is seeking afterschool inclusion aides to support individuals with special needs in community recreation programs.
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Sprayground at Turtle Creek Waterpark open with set hours through September
The sprayground at Turtle Creek Waterpark is now open to the public and will remain available daily until September 21.
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Vernon Hills Park District responds to cicada killer wasp sightings in local parks
Cicada killer wasps have recently been seen in several parks, particularly in sand volleyball courts and baseball infields.
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Waterpark offers half-price season passes as summer continues
Summer is still in full swing, and Turtle Creek Waterpark is offering a special deal on season passes.
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Partial closures announced at Turtle Creek Waterpark for July 2
The main pool and leisure pool at Turtle Creek Waterpark will be closed on Wednesday, July 2.
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Congressman Schneider visits Vernon Hills to discuss local lake pollution
On Friday, June 6, Congressman Brad Schneider visited Vernon Hills to address water pollution issues affecting Big and Little Bear Lakes in Century Park.
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Kids' Castle in Deerpath Park anticipates busy day on May 22
Kids’ Castle in Deerpath Park is expected to see increased activity on May 22 as a large group of children visits the playground.
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Vernon Hills hosts free compost giveaway on May 4
On Sunday, May 4, the Vernon Hills Park District is hosting a Free Compost Giveaway from 10 AM-3 PM in the Park Maintenance Facility Parking Lot at 1400 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills.
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Vernon Hills Park District seeks new commissioner after resignation
The Vernon Hills Park District has announced the resignation of Commissioner Janice Giraldo from the Board of Park Commissioners due to relocation.
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Turtles Swim Team announces spring/summer tryout dates
Tryouts for the Turtles Swim Team Spring/Summer season are scheduled for March 10 from 6-7:45 PM at Vernon Hills High School.
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Vernon Hills Park District hosts 10th annual Craft Beer Tasting on May 18
The Vernon Hills Park District is set to host its 10th annual Craft Beer Tasting event this month, featuring 19 breweries at Century Park.
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VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: Karate Student Medals at Pan-Am Championship
Vernon Hills Park District student, Magdalena Zucek, won a Gold Medal at the 2018 Junior Pan-American Karate Championships this past month.
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VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: SOS summer camp created blankets for Project Linus
Children in grades 4-7, enrolled in the District’s Summer of Service (S.O.S.) summer camp, created blankets for children in need through Project Linus. a non-profit organization.
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VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: Little Free Library in Hartmann Park
The Mundelein/Vernon Hills Rotary Club introduces the Little Free Library in Hartmann Park, 292 Oakwood Blvd., in Vernon Hills.
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VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: Update on Ranney and Donnelley Parks Playground
The Donnelley Park playground is expected to open the week of July 23rd.
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Grayslake, Round Lake, Long Grove park districts have fewest employees per capita
Park districts for Grayslake, Round Lake Area and Long Grove employ the fewest government workers per capita in Lake County, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: Drop-In Table Tennis
All ages are invited to attend Drop-In Table Tennis from 6 -9 pm on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Sullivan Community Center.
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VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: Ranney and Donnelley Parks New Playground
The two playground installations at Ranney and Donnelley Parks have been pushed back by a week and a half.
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VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: Free Sunglasses Giveaway Day at the Family Aquatic Center on June 27
National Sunglasses Day is a commemorative date held annually on June 27 celebrating the importance of wearing shades to protect the eyes from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays.
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VERNON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: Volunteer Century Clean Up Day
The Park District is seeking volunteers to assist with litter clean-up in Century Park on July 5.