Project Updates
As updates are provided we will post a description of each project with pictures
If you have questions about any of the playground or building projects listed on this page, please contact Amy Olson, Manager of Park Planning and Development at 815.459.0680, ext. 1217 or via email
If you have questions about any of the Natural Resources projects listed on this page, please contact Preston Skultety, Manager of Natural Resources at 815.459.0680, ext. 2109 or via email
Willows Edge Park Invasive Brush Clearing
Sterling Meadows Basketball Court Resurfacing
Administrative Office Entrance Stairs
Lippold Family Golf Center Miniature Golf Course Carpet Replacement
Sterne's Fen Restoration Project
Willows Edge Park Invasive Brush Clearing
1000 W. Ackman Rd, Crystal Lake
Date: Jan 17, 2023
Residents may notice an invasive brush clearing effort being carried out at Willows Edge Park, just south and east of the intersection of Waterford Cut and Huntley Rd. This project is being done to remove and halt the spread of invasive species such as common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana). This initiative is intended to "release" the ground level herbaceous vegetation from the smothering brush, increase native vegetation diversity and improve habitat quality at the park. After the clearing effort is complete, the project area will be assessed through the coming growing season to see what level of recruitment of volunteer desirable species is developing. The need for installing supplemental native seed will be determined during this assessment.
Further information on common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) can be found at the following links:
Morton Arboretum Buckthorn infoFurther Information on Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) can be found at the following links:
U of I-Champaign urbana bradford pear info
Morton Arboretum Callery pear infosterling meadows basketball court
1261 Amberwood Drive
Date: Sept 23, 2022
Renovation on the Sterling Meadows basketball court begins today. Court will be closed until further notice.
Questions?
Woodscreek Park, Veteran Acres Park, Woodland Estates Park
Update: Sept 7, 2022
The playground surfacing projects at Veteran Acres Park (431 N. Walkup, CL) and Woodland Estates Park (180 Midlane Dr, CL) are complete and the playgrounds are open for play! Parks are open 7 days/week, dawn to dusk.
VETERAN ACRES
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WOODLAND ESTATES
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Update: Sept 21, 2022
Update: Sept 2, 2022
Look for the construction fencing at Veteran Acres and Woodland Estates to come down on or around Tu, Sept 6. The playgrounds will be OPEN FOR PLAY at that time. Woodscreek Park playground is closed until further notice due to safety issues that came up on inspection.
Update: Aug 26, 2022
Woodscreek: The surfacing was installed and is curing. Safety testing and inspection is upcoming. We hope to have the park open soon.
Veteran Acres: The surfacing work is in progress. The rain may cause delays. Once the surfacing is installed, safety testing and site inspection will follow.
Woodland Estates: The surfacing did not cure properly and did not pass inspection. The manufacturer is working with the contractor to remedy the issue in the next few weeks.
Update: Aug 19, 2022
Woodscreek: The base layer of Poured in Place (PIP) safety surfacing has been installed.
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Update: Aug 12, 2022
Woodland Estates playground is further delayed in opening due to defective glue within the rubber surfacing. The manufacturer recalled the product after the surfacing was installed. The glue that was provided had an unknown change in the raw ingredients causing the playground surface to be "sticky". The sticky surface is not conducive to running and play and will cause maintenance issues. Two solutions have been developed to fix the stickiness issue and the contractor has been instructed to use the solution that can be completed as soon as possible. The fix will not impact the safety of the surfacing. We thank you for your continued patience!
Woodscreek surfacing is scheduled to start next week with Veteran Acres to immediately follow.
Update: Aug 3, 2022
We have been informed that Woodland Estates Park Playground surfacing should be finished by this Fri/Sat, Aug 5 or Aug 6 with Safety Testing scheduled for Mon, Aug 8. Assuming it passes, the playground will open the following day or two (construction fencing to be removed and site tidied up first).
Woodscreek Park Playground surfacing is scheduled to start Wed, Aug 10 and continue through to completion. Veteran Acres Park Playground to immediately follow. Testing is anticipated to follow after a couple days of curing. The sites will need to be tidied after the fence removal. As of this update date, we anticipate the parks open for play the week of Aug 20 at the latest.
Update: July 27, 2022
Thank you for your patience as we wait for the playground rubber surfacing to be installed. Material supply chain issues including shortages in epoxy glue along with vandalism to the playgrounds is causing delays in our playground resurfacing projects. Originally the project was scheduled to begin in the spring. The poured in place safety surfacing has temperature and humidity requirements and with an especially wet Spring season, Contractor and Manufacturer recommendations were to wait. Several other factors then came into play including: a labor strike caused delays in gravel material, manufacturer supply chain issues with binder material for the rubber surfacing.
A frequently asked question is why did the Park District pursue 3 big projects all at the same time: After the bid process, it was determined that the most fiscally responsible way to get the 3 projects completed was to bundle them for bulk pricing. If the spring weather didn't come into play as well as supply chain issues on materials like binder material for the surfacing and gravel material shortages, the playgrounds would have been ready in time for summer play.
Construction fencing is not deterring vandals from damaging our playgrounds. If you live near one of our parks and have information concerning a criminal damage incident please use one of the methods below to contact us:
If an act of vandalism is in progress: call 911
Phone Park Police: 815-356-2415
SEECOM DISPATCH: 815-356-1114
Phone Park District: 815-459-0680
Update: July 7, 2022
Woodland Estates: It has been too wet with more rain in the forecast. At this point an initial base layer of Poured In Place (PIP) safety surface was installed over most of the playground. We are delayed due to damaged play post replacement. The piece is expected to arrive within 2 weeks.
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Veteran Acres and Woodscreek Park: Staff was informed of Poured in Place (PIP) safety surfacing material shipping delays this past Tuesday. We will post here once we receive shipping updates.
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Veteran Acres Playground as of June 29 |
Update: June 9, 2022
The playgrounds at Woodscreek Park, Veteran Acres Park and Woodland Estates Park are fenced off and closed in preparation of installation of new playground safety surfacing. This project is weather dependent and we are working closely with the contractor to make sure the playgrounds are safe and ready for play as soon as possible (approximately 8 weeks). We do not anticipate it affecting splash pad operations at Veteran Acres or Woodscreek Park.
Administrative Office Entrance Stairs
Admin office services
Admin. Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
Update: Aug 19, 2022
Administrative Office south entrance stairs replacement began August 17. Please plan to use the North entrance during the project. The process is expected to take 2-3 weeks for demo, framing, inspections, pouring, finishing and installation of new side handrails.
Miniature Golf Course Carpet Replacement
Lippold Family Golf Center Info
Lippold Family Golf Center, 1251 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Update: August 1, 2022
Replacement of carpet at both miniature golf courses is complete.
Update: June 30, 2022
Replacement of carpet at both miniature golf courses is underway. Course #1 is complete and course #2 is in progress. This upgrade will be such a nice addition to the already scenic courses.
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Kamijima Park Info
Kamijima Park: 1294 North Ave, Crystal Lake
Update: Sept 2, 2022
We are waiting on delivery of the play equipment to start the project.
Update: June 7, 2022
Due to manufacturing delays, the Kamijima Park playground replacement is delayed until at least the end of August 2022.
Update: Jan 5, 2022
Four options depicting a variety of equipment types, styles and layouts were presented to the public at a meeting on November 8 that was attended by seven residents. The concepts were posted on the Project Update page of the Crystal Lake Park District website and on Facebook the following day. The existing playground was installed in 2005 and has reached the end of its useful life cycle. The new playground equipment will be situated in approximately the same location as the existing playground. New border, benches and safety surfacing will be installed in addition the play equipment itself.
Several questions were posted on Facebook inquiring about the park itself. Kamijima Park, originally named Edgewater Park, was obtained when the Grafton Township Park District merged with the Crystal Lake Park District in 1968. Because the six lots that comprise the park are flood prone, they were deemed unbuildable. Edgewater Park was renamed Naoki Kamijima Park in 2000 in honor of the manager of The General Store across the street. He was murdered in the store in what police called a hate crime.
Public comments received via Facebook, direct email and the in-person meeting favored one particular option which has been revised somewhat and is shown here. Numerous comments were made about the informal name of the park (Fishy Park) due to the large red fish that is integral to the existing playground. Working with the manufacturer, the playground designers were able to add two custom climbers to the design that are nice and fishy!
The park district will proceed with the public bidding portion of the project in February with the goal of installing the new playground in the spring of 2022.
Print Kamijima Park Playground Concept
Brighton Oaks Info
Brighton Oaks: 9818 Ballard Rd, Crystal Lake
Update: Sept 2, 2022
The playground is OPEN for play beginning Sept 2, 2022.
Update: Aug 26, 2022
We are waiting on delivery of a swing. A site inspection is scheduled for next week. The playground will be open soon.
Update: Aug 19, 2022
Equipment installation is underway.
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Update: July 7, 2022
Contractor fencing installed and demolition began July 6.
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Update: June 9, 2022
Beginning July 5 (tentative), the contractor will install fencing in preparation for the equipment installation scheduled to begin June 25 (weather dependent).
Update: May 12, 2022
Due to manufacturing delays, there has been a delay in this project. Staff are waiting to hear from the contractor regarding Brighton Oaks playground equipment replacement.
Update: Jan 5, 2022
Seven options depicting a variety of equipment types, styles and layouts were presented to the public at a meeting on November 10 which was attended by two residents. The options were posted on the Project Update page of the Crystal Lake Park District website and on Facebook the following day. The new playground will replace existing equipment that is 24 years old and has outlived its useful life. The new playground will be in the same location as the existing playground.
Brighton Oaks playground is unique for a neighborhood park because the size of the playground area is large enough to include both a structure for 2-5 year olds and a structure for 5-12 year olds. Typically, only community parks have enough space to accommodate both age ranges.
Of the two options favored by the public, the option chosen and shown here provides the most value and the most unique experience. With a 12' high slide, this playground will feature the tallest playground in the entire park district.
The park district will now finalize the construction documents and put the project out to public bid for installation. The goal is to install the new equipment in the spring of 2022.
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Lapins Park Info
Lapins Park: 6400 Scott Ln, Crystal Lake
Update: Sept 2, 2022
The playground is OPEN for play beginning Sept 2, 2022.
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Update: Aug 26, 2022
The contractor is working to finish the punch list items. The playground will be open soon!
Update: Aug 19, 2022
The installation of Lapins Playground is nearing completion.
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Update: July 7, 2022
The old equipment was removed by Kids Around the World for re-use.
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Kids Around the World dismantles old playground | Demo work in progress | Concrete curb forms installed |
Update: June 14, 2022
The old playground equipment will be donated to Kids Around the World for re-use. Once the contractor fencing is installed on Tu, June 14 and Kids Around the World will remove the old playground on Wed, June 15. Once the old playground is removed, fencing will stay in place while new equipment is installed (tentative start date June 25-weather dependent).
Update: May 12, 2022
Due to manufacturing delays, there has been a delay in this project. Staff are waiting to hear from the contractor regarding Lapins playground equipment replacement.
Update: Jan 5, 2022
Seven options depicting a variety of equipment types, styles and layouts were presented to the public at a meeting on November 9 attended by 6 residents. The concepts were posted on the Project Update page of the Crystal Lake Park District website and on Facebook the following day. The new playground will be in the same approximate location as the existing playground which contains equipment that is 20 years old and has outlived its useful life. New shade trees, playground border, safety surfacing and benches will be installed along with the playground itself.
It was unanimously agreed at the in-person meeting that the new playground should be designed for 5-12 year olds, unlike the current playground that is designed for 2-5 year olds. Three of the options each received two "votes" each, leaving a tie. Staff worked with the playground designers to incorporate other comments received from the meeting and online to adapt one of the preferred options to a playground appropriate for the older age range.
The park district will be finalizing the construction documents for the project and put the project out for public bid in February. It is our goal to have the playground installed in the spring of 2022.
Views 1 & 2 of Lapins Playground Concept
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site location on google maps
Future Park Site: just south of the Village of Lakewood Public Works facility on Haligus Road
The Crystal Lake Park District has moved into the next phase of planning for a new community park on Haligus Road in Lakewood. Your input is needed again. Please join us for our second community input session on Tu, March 1, 7 pm at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake. All Crystal Lake Park District residents are welcome to attend.
The meeting will include:
- Concepts developed after the first planning session will be presented based on ideas and feedback to date
- Opportunities to offer feedback on the evening's presentation
- Question and answer time
The park site is 10 acres in size and located just south of the Village of Lakewood Public Works facility on Haligus Road. Hitchcock Design Group has been hired to design a master plan for the park and will be leading the public input session. There will be additional opportunities in the future to provide input as the planning phase proceeds over the next six months. In the meantime, if you have specific questions, please email Jason Herbster, Executive Director at jherbster@crystallakeparks.org
Fetzner Park site information
Fetzner Park: 690 Alexandria ln, Crystal Lake, IL
Fetzner Park site information
UPDATE: Aug 4, 2021
The contractor providing ongoing maintenance of the natural areas along the creek and in the detention basins at Fetzner Park will be on site this Thursday, August 5 or Friday, August 6. The work will include mowing and spot herbiciding areas where invasive species are present.
site information
Veteran Acres: 431 N Walkup, Crystal Lake, IL
site information
UPDATE: Jun 7, 2022
The courts are open for play. Enjoy!
UPDATE: May 12, 2022
The color surfacing of the tennis and basketball courts at Veteran Acres is tentatively scheduled for May 16-20.
UPDATE: Nov 2, 2021
Reconstruction of the tennis courts at Veteran Acres Park is well underway! In addition rebuilding the courts themselves, a handicap accessible sidewalk is being added to join the tennis courts, basketball court and restroom building.
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UPDATE: Sept 29, 2021
The tennis courts at Veteran Acres will be closed for the season beginning Mon, Oct 4. The early closure this fall is to begin a major reconstruction project of the courts that will include new surfacing, nets, fencing and lights. Work is expected to continue through the winter as weather permits, with the final color surface and lines being applied in the Spring of 2022. We apologize for the inconvenience but look forward to the new and improved tennis facility next year!
556 Coventry Ln, Crystal Lake, IL
UPDATE: JUNE 18, 2021
Inspections are complete, the construction fencing has been removed and Ladd Playground is officially open.
UPDATE: JUNE 10, 2021
Work is coming to an end on the new playground for Ladd Park! The equipment and safety surfacing are completed. The contractor will be cleaning up the site over the next few days. When the fence is removed, the playground will be officially open!
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UPDATE: MAY 28, 2021
After a shipping delay from the manufacturer, work will resume soon on the playground project. The safety surfacing is scheduled for installation the week of June 7, so watch for the playground to reopen soon after that!
UPDATE: APR 26, 2021
The new playground equipment is beginning to rise! The concrete pad in these pictures will be a patio with a picnic table and bench.
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Update: Apr 15, 2021
It may not look like much right now, but work is well underway for the installation of a beautiful new playground at Ladd Park. The old equipment has been removed and underdrains have been installed. The site is now being prepared for a new concrete sidewalk and concrete curb edging around the new playground. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks - the new equipment is on its way and installation will begin soon!
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UPDATE: JAN 12, 2021
The new playground at Ladd Park is one step closer to reality! After receiving a lot of great feedback from neighbors and users of the park, the conceptual designs were refined and shown here is the final plan for the playground. Keep in mind this is a computer image, so doesn't look completely lifelike! What is not shown in this image is the safety surfacing under the playground which will be a brightly colored solid rubber surface, and a stand-alone handicap accessible swingset. A paved walkway will connect the playground to Coventry Lane near the baseball field and a bike rack, benches and trash cans will also be installed.
Installation of the playground is currently "out to bid". Plans are to have a contract finalized in February or March so that the job can begin as soon as weather allows. Watch here for more schedule updates!
STERNE's FEN RESTORATION PROJECT
Update: April 13, 2022
As part of our ongoing ecological restoration efforts at Sterne's Woods and Fen several large trees will be removed from the wetlands in the northwest corner of the park on Friday, April 22. While we don't anticipate any interruption to the recreational opportunities available at the park, we ask that you try to plan your activities to avoid this area between the hours of 9 am-4 pm. For more information please Erik Jakubowski at ejakubowski@crystallakeparks.org.
Update: August 4, 2021
Efforts to control invasive species at Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve will be expanded during the month of August and early September to include isolated stands of phragmites. This troublesome wetland plant, that looks like a very tall grass, can easily outcompete and replace native plants. Control of this species will include a herbicide application (typically by swiping individual plant stems) by licensed herbicide applicators approved by the Crystal Lake Park District. Visitors to Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve are encouraged to stay on the established paths during this time.
Update: Oct 6, 2020
Work continues at Sterne's Fen to maintain the restored fen and remove invasive species throughout the park. This work is done by both contractors and volunteers and is essential to keep the natural areas healthy.
Update: Feb 12, 2020
The contractor has finished with the tree removal at Sterne's. There are two pile of logs remaining to be removed from the parking lot, but the cutting is complete. They made to the "priority II" trees. The trail is now open for use.
Update: Feb 6, 2020
At this point the contractor is about half way through moving east to west. They are estimating being done by the end of the day on Mon, Feb 10. They have also started hauling out the timbered logs from the parking lot and hope to have the pile down to a minimum by the end of the day, Feb 7.
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Update: Feb 3, 2020
A portion of the Sterne's Fen trail will be closed this week to remove unhealthy trees.
Update: Jan 25, 2020
Due to recent snowfall and ice coverage, work will resume once snow melts from path.
Update: Jan 16, 2020
Upcoming Restoration Work in Sterne's Woods and Fen
The Crystal Lake Park District will be removing several trees located along the trail system at Veteran Acres and Sterne's Woods and Fen. As a result, portions of the trails will be closed for the safety of our visitors while the work is being performed. At no time will the entire trail system be closed to the public.
Beginning next week, large aggressive trees that were allowed to establish in the absence of fire will be removed from Sterne's Woods and Fen as part of the ongoing Sterne's Fen Restoration project. This work should last approximately one week, weather permitting, and will only impact the portion of the trails at Sterne's identified in the map below.
The work at Veteran Acres will take place over the next three months and will involve the removal of several large dead or dying trees along the trail north of The Nature Center. These trees pose a potential threat to the safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff and will be removed as weather and time permits. Detailed information regarding the schedule and location of the removals will be posted as it is available.
Please direct questions to John Fiorina, Manager of Natural Resources and Interpretive Services at jfiorina@crystallakeparks.org or 815.321.9080.
Update: Nov 1, 2019
Upcoming Restoration Work in Sterne's Woods and Fen
In 2014 the Crystal Lake Park District began a multi-phase project to restore the hydrology of Sterne's Fen. The info below pertains to the next phase of restoration that will take place early in 2020.
Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve is dependent upon an uninterrupted and unaltered flow of groundwater. Currently, a series of invasive trees located primarily along the toe of the slopes adjacent to the walking path are intercepting that groundwater flow. It has been estimated that through transpiration each large tree wicks away approximately 700 gallons of groundwater daily. The goal of this project is to remove the trees that are responsible for this great loss of groundwater. The project is being funded through the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County via a stewardship grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.
Four areas have been identified for removal and are ranked by priority. The exact scope of the project will be determined once bids are received for the tree removal.
This project will be started once the ground is well frozen in order to lessen disturbance in the removal areas. It is anticipated that the work will take place in January or February of 2020.
This project has received the approval of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and the Crystal Lake Park District. Prior restoration projects at Sterne's Woods and Fen have yielded very positive results in a very short amount of time. Just recently, the reintroduction of sunlight to the soil has allowed a dormant bank of native seeds to flourish during the 2019 growing season.
We will continue to post updates on this page. As always, feel free to contact the park district with questions.
Update: March 29, 2019
As soon as the weather is appropriate, the fen will be seeded with native plants. Invitations to the April 23 open house were mailed to neighbors earlier this week. A notice about the open house is also on our website, on Facebook, on our lobby monitors and posted in several buildings.
Update: March 21, 2019
Removal of invasive trees and undergrowth is complete. When weather permits native seed will be spread throughout the restoration area. An open house is being planned for April 23 at 6 PM at Sterne's Woods and Fen to discuss the renovation project and tour the site. Watch for further details.
Update: March 8, 2019
The removal of invasive trees and shrubs that damage the sensitive fen is nearing completion. When weather permits, native seed will be spread to encourage healthy development of the fen.
Update: February 19, 2019
The removal of invasive trees and shrubs along Hillside Road is underway. These plants are undesirable because they remove a large amount of water from the area and shade the ground nearby, therefore endangering the high quality native plants within the fen. Weather permitting, the tree removal is expected to last for several days.
The check dams have been installed. Clearing/burning of buckthorn and other invasive species continues.
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The project is being funded through McHenry County's Wetland Restoration Fund and in cooperation with the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission.
Questions may be directed to John Fiorina, Manager of Natural Resources and Interpretative Services, at jfiorina@crystallakeparks.org or Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at aviger@crystallakeparks.org.
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- Dec 04 Send Us Your Child's Letter to Santa by Dec 10
- Dec 01 Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres Park Dec 1-4
- Nov 30 Register by Dec 1 for Holiday Brunch Party for Seniors
- Nov 16 Limited Spots Still Available for the Kris Kringle Holiday Tea at Colonel Palmer House
- Nov 16 FREE Drop In Chess Talk and Play on Nov 27
- Nov 14 New Program Offering for Chess Fans at Colonel Palmer House-Ben’s Gambit
- Oct 29 Crystal Lake Park District Seeking Input from Seniors via Online Survey
- Oct 26 Crystal Lake Park District Seeks Resident Input for Multiple Playground Renovation Projects
- Oct 19 NEW Drop In Line Dancing at Grand Oaks on Thursdays
- Oct 19 Get Fit this Fall! Sess 2 of Group Fitness Begins Nov 1
- Oct 19 NEW Date for Beanbag Baseball Tourney at Grand Oaks-Nov 5
- Oct 19 Last Chance to Register for Holiday Trolley Tour
- Oct 13 Firewood Sale on November 6-Reservations Required
- Oct 11 Pickleball Clinic on Oct 30 at The Racket Club
- Oct 11 Residents Invited to Attend Haligus Road Park Input Meeting on Oct 27
- Oct 11 Art Attack Sessions Offered for Kids and Adults in Nov and Dec
- Oct 10 Day Trips for Adults with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Oct 10 Grand Oaks Active Senior Center Plus Programs & Events for Seniors
- Oct 08 Enter the Haunted Home Decorating Contest by Oct 24
- Sep 29 Veteran Acres Tennis Courts Closed for Season on Oct 4
- Sep 28 Parks Target of Weekend Vandalism-We Need Your Help!
- Sep 21 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Offers Fall Programs
- Sep 21 Put a Team Together and Test Your Jigsaw Skills Against the Best at Puzzle Palooza on Nov 6
- Sep 20 Businesses and Organizations Needed To Participate in Crystal Lake Park District Truck or Treat
- Sep 20 Fall Fitness and Yoga Classes Are Still an Option with a Fitness Punch Pass
- Sep 19 Adult Volleyball Leagues Now Forming-League Play Begins Oct 19 & 21
- Sep 18 Girls After School Basketball League Begins Sept 28
- Sep 15 Post Summer Hours of Operation Announced for Lippold Golf Center
- Sep 07 Enroll Now for Fall Session of Dance
- Sep 06 CL Kiwanis Donate Two Little Free Libraries
- Aug 26 Fall Adult Softball Leagues-League Play Begins Sept 7
- Aug 16 Crystal Lake Park District Fall Activity Guide Online Aug 16
- Aug 15 End of Season Beach Operations Info Announced
- Aug 11 Register for Nature Tots Sensory Workshop on Aug 18
- Aug 04 Next Session of Watercolor Class Begins Aug 19
- Aug 04 Register by August 11 for Day Trip to Lake Geneva
- Aug 03 Home Grown Herbal Tea Workshop at the Nature Center on Aug 21
- Aug 02 Memorial Bench at Colonel Palmer House Dedicated to Longtime Park District CommissionerCandy Reedy
- Jul 16 Pop Up in the Park Party at West Beach on July 23
- Jul 15 Crystal Lake Park District Grand Oaks Active Senior Center Announces Back to ‘Normal’ Operations
- Jul 13 Last Session of CLPD Swim Lessons Begins July 19
- Jul 13 Enroll Now for Crystal Lake Park District Volleyball Programs Offered by EVP Volleyball
- Jul 05 Watercolor Painting at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jul 05 Recreate the Recreation Photo Contest Entries Due June 15-July 30
- Jul 05 Enrolling Now for Late Summer Session of Hapkido
- Jul 04 Limited Spots Available for Last Session of Lifeguard Training This Summer
- Jul 01 Nature Center & Colonel Palmer House Co-op Programs July & August
- Jul 01 Crystal Lake Fireworks Main Beach Admission Info
- Jun 29 July 4 & July 5 Holiday Hours of Operation
- Jun 12 Register by June 25 for McHenry County Classic Tennis Tournament
- Jun 09 Pop Up in the Park Party at Woodland Estates on June 11
- Jun 09 Kids Yoga Session Begins June 18
- Jun 07 Palmer's Puzzles Drop In Fun at Colonel Palmer House
- Jun 07 Group and Private Sailing Lessons Available at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jun 06 Dance, Sing & Play in Crystal Lake Park District Summer Programs for Tots
- Jun 06 Enrolling Now for Summer Session Martial Arts Classes
- Jun 05 Rules of the Road Review Class Offered at Main Beach
- Jun 03 Enroll Now for Summer Session of Dance Classes with the CL Park District
- Jun 02 Concerts in the Park Schedule Announced
- May 27 Swim Lessons at Main Beach with the Crystal Lake Park District Swim School
- May 27 Park District Paved Area Assessments to Be Completed by Drone on June 2
- May 25 Main Beach Closed for Swimming on Sat, May 29 Due to Low Temperatures
- May 24 Crystal Lake Park District Beach Opening Days Announced
- May 23 Crystal Lake Park District Main Beach Boat House Operations Begin May 29
- May 19 Crystal Lake Park District Summer Adult Softball Leagues-League Play Begins May 26
- May 17 State Enters Bridge to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan-Impact on Crystal Lake Park District Operations
- May 17 2021-2022 Crystal Lake Park District Proposed Budget on Display
- May 07 West Bay Area of Crystal Lake Herbicide Treatment Scheduled for May 13
- Apr 27 Find Your Next Favorite Sport at a Free Intro to Tennis Event on May 23
- Apr 26 Crystal Lake Park District Summer Activity Guide Available May 3
- Apr 26 Register Now for Day Camps, Preschool Camp, STEM, Dance, Theater and Sports Camps
- Apr 22 Beginner Boat Safety Class Offered by Crystal Lake Park District
- Apr 21 Crystal Lake Park District Century Cake Challenge-Entries Due by May 7
- Apr 16 Crystal Lake Park District Day Camp Counselor Reunion on Jul 24
- Apr 14 New Exhibit Opens at Colonel Palmer House on Sat, April 10
- Apr 11 Spring Session Youth Athletic Programs Begin Apr 15
- Apr 09 Last chance Register for Tot Rock/Kid Rock Classes Beginning Apr 15
- Apr 03 Crystal Lake Park District Partners with the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce to Host Community Clean Up Day on April 17
- Mar 27 Crystal Lake Park District Spring Adult Softball Leagues League Play Begins April 13
- Mar 25 Community Garden Plots Available at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Mar 25 Crystal Lake Park District Lifeguard Training Classes in Jun & Jul
- Mar 23 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center April-May Programs
- Mar 16 Crystal Lake Park District Enrolling Now for Spring Session Martial Arts Classes
- Mar 09 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Flash Firewood Sale on March 27
- Mar 06 Pickleball Updates from the The Racket Club
- Mar 03 Crystal Lake Park District Unveils Digital Timeline in Honor of 100 Year Anniversary
- Feb 22 Crystal Lake Park District Digital Camp Guide is Live
- Feb 22 Grand Oaks Active Senior Center Slated for Reopening on March 3
- Feb 22 Crystal Lake Park District Colonel Palmer House Offers Chess Exhibitions
- Feb 22 Now Forming Spring Rocket E-Gaming Leagues- Ages 7 to Adult
- Feb 15 Chili Open Golf Classic Cancelled due to Ice Conditions
- Feb 08 Come on Out and Play Softball in the Snow!-Rescheduled to Feb 20
- Feb 08 Crystal Park District Offers Snow Volleyball Tourney -Rescheduled to Feb 20
- Feb 07 Snow What! Let’s Putt! -Rescheduled to Feb 27
- Jan 27 Send Us a 100th Anniversary Card! And Receive a Chance to Win a $25 Gift Card
- Jan 26 Tier 1 Mitigations and Crystal Lake Park District Operations
- Jan 19 Tier 2 Announcement Means that We Can Welcome You Back to Programs!
- Jan 08 Crystal Lake Park District Announces 100 Year Anniversary (1921-2021)
- Jan 06 Enroll Now for Winter/Spring Session of Dance Classes
- Jan 05 Register by Jan 8 for Rocket E-Gaming Leagues
- Jan 05 Crystal Lake Park District Accepting Picnic Reservations for 2021
- Jan 02 Enroll Now for Winter/Spring Session of Dance Classes
- Jan 01 Fitness and Yoga Classes begin Mid January
- Dec 21 Winter-Spring Activity Guide Released-Registration Now Open
- Dec 16 Crystal Lake Park District Gift Cards are Perfect for Everyone on Your List
- Nov 30 Changes Made to Luminaria Walk-NEW Name Holiday Night Hike
- Nov 19 Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations Update
- Nov 02 Crystal Lake Park District Park Board of Commissioner Election Petition Packets Available
- Nov 02 Crystal Lake Park District Grand Oaks Active Senior Center Now Open
- Oct 20 Haunted Home Decorating Contest Address List
- Oct 19 Purchase and decorate a Main Beach Adirondack Chair
- Oct 19 Public Input Sought for Ladd Park Playground Replacement Options
- Oct 09 Rocket League E-Gaming Leagues Now Forming
- Oct 05 Extended Time Options for District 47 Families who Have Selected In-Person Learning
- Sep 08 Enroll Now for Fall Session of Dance Classes
- Sep 08 Hot Shots Youth Athletic Programs Begin September 14
- Sep 08 Dance, Sing, Play & Create in Crystal Lake Park District Fall Programs for Tots
- Sep 08 Splash Pad Season at Crystal Lake Park District extended through Sept 13
- Sep 08 Lippold Family Golf Center Announces Post Season Hours
- Sep 02 Fall Activity Guide Online
- Aug 31 Changes to Labor Day Weekend Operations at Main Beach
- Aug 28 Aug 29-30 Main Beach Swim Area and Boat Rental Hours of Operation
- Aug 05 West Bay Herbicide Treatment Scheduled Aug 6
- Aug 03 Colonel Palmer House Opens Two New Exhibits on Th, July 16
- Aug 02 Day Camp extended through Sept 11, Registration Open
- Aug 01 Lippold Family Golf Center Open for Minature Golf & Driving Range
- Jul 25 Explore with Barlina House Preschool Summer Camp Begins Jul 20
- Jul 16 Day Camp Continues with 1 week Sessions Thru August 7
- Jul 16 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Hours of Operation Plus Jul-Aug Programs
- Jul 13 Adult Softball Leagues Begin July 20
- Jul 01 Main Beach Swim Area Opens on Mon, July 6
- Jun 27 Operations Update: Playgrounds Now Open
- Jun 26 Crystal Lake Park District Operations Update June 26
- Jun 18 2020 Public Beach Herbicide Treatment -Main Beach Swim Area
- Jun 17 Summer Digital Activity Guide Released-Registration Now Open
- Jun 16 Summer Day Camp Registration Now Open
- Jun 03 Aquatic Herbicide Treatments of Non-Native Species on June 8
- Jun 01 Operations Update June 1
- May 21 Operations Update May 21
- May 19 2020-2021 Proposed Budget Available for Review
- May 01 Operations Update: May 1
- Apr 24 A Message from the Executive Director
- Apr 22 Hot Shots Sports Offers Virtual Classes for Kids Ages 3-11
- Apr 11 Operations Update: April 11
- Apr 01 Stay Informed: Program Cancellations & Facility Closures
- Mar 27 Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts and Lippold Disc Golf Now Closed
- Mar 24 Facilities, Hound Town Dog Park & Playgrounds Closed, Parks & Trails Remain Open
- Mar 20 All Facilities & Playgrounds are Closed Through April 7-Parks are Open
- Mar 19 Mar 19 Board of Commisioners Regular Meeting to Take Place with Accommodations
- Mar 17 Crystal Lake Park District Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update-March 17, 2020
- Mar 13 Crystal Lake Park District Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
- Mar 10 Crystal Lake Park District Addressing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns
- Mar 06 Our Native Past presented by Sal Redhawk on Mar 28-cancelled
- Mar 06 Colonel Palmer House Opens Two New Exhibits on March 19
- Mar 06 Doggy Egg Hunt on Apr 5 at Hound Town Dog Park at Lippold Park-CANCELLED
- Mar 06 Breakfast with the Bunny -Cancelled
- Mar 04 Colonel Palmer House Invites You to ‘Craft like a Pioneer’
- Mar 04 Register by Apr 17 for Tea with Teddy at Colonel Palmer House
- Mar 02 Limited Team Spots Still Available for Forts on the Courts on Mar 14-CANCELLED
- Mar 02 Portions of Trail System at Veteran Acres Closed for Trail Maintenance Beginning Mar 2
- Mar 01 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Release of 2020 Digital Summer Camp Guide
- Feb 26 Register by Feb 28 for Crystal Lake Park District Son Date Night
- Feb 19 Input Request regarding the Urban Forest Management Plan-Public Mtg Feb 25
- Feb 19 Crystal Lake Park District Receives Urban and Community Forestry Grant
- Feb 18 Main & West Beach Boat Gate Launches Closed Feb 18-Mar 20 for Maintenance
- Feb 17 Next Session of Hot Shots Sports Begins Feb 24
- Feb 05 Public Meeting for Sterne's Woods & Fen/Veteran Acres Trail System Project-Feb 18
- Feb 03 Crystal Lake Ice Conditions Force Cancellation of Chili Open Golf Classic and Ice Fishing Derby
- Feb 01 Upcoming Restoration Work in Sterne’s Woods and Fen
- Feb 01 Register Soon for Daughter & Son Date Nights
- Feb 01 Crystal Lake Park District Now Hiring for Summer Seasonal Jobs
- Jan 13 NEW Program at Colonel Palmer House Invites You to ‘Craft like a Pioneer’
- Jan 13 Enroll Now for the Crystal Lake Park District Annie Jr. Production Class
- Jan 13 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Two Programs Just for Crafters
- Jan 13 Registration Deadline is January 16 for Boys After School Basketball
- Jan 10 Winter/Spring Session of Dance Classes Begin Jan 13-18
- Jan 09 Enrolling Now for Crystal Lake Park District Hot Shots Youth Athletic Programs
- Jan 09 Crystal Lake Park District Enrolling Now for Martial Arts Classes
- Jan 09 Winter Spring Fitness & Yoga Classes Feature Punch Pass Option
- Jan 02 Public Input Meeting-Grand Oaks Renovation Plans on Jan 7
- Jan 02 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Winter Spring Registration Raffle!
- Dec 22 Crystal Lake Park District Board of Commissioners Approves 2019 Property Tax Ordinance
- Dec 03 Winter-Spring Activity Guide Mailing Begins & Registration Opens Dec 3
- Dec 02 Crystal Lake Park District Challenges Residents to Light Up Crystal Lake in Holiday Decorating Contest
- Dec 01 Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres Park on Dec 14
- Dec 01 Stories, Songs, Crafts and Much More with Mrs Claus Story Time Fun on Dec 14
- Nov 28 Register by Dec 1 for Santa's Wonderland Extravaganza
- Nov 18 Limited Spots Still Available for the St. Lucia Holiday Tea
- Nov 16 School Day Off? The Crystal Lake Park District Has It Covered!
- Nov 07 ACA Illinois and Women in Camping present the 2019 Dare to Lead Award to Sam Thompson
- Nov 06 Cha Cha is the Featured Dance for Nov 23
- Nov 04 Drop-In Pickleball Offered at The Racket Club
- Nov 03 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Upcoming Restoration Work in Sterne’s Woods and Fen
- Nov 02 Baton Student is Featured Twirler for Prairie Ridge High School
- Nov 01 The Butterfly House at the Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center to See Improvements in 2020
- Oct 29 Sterne's Fen Restoration Efforts Highlighted in Video
- Oct 18 Volunteers Needed to Serve on Lake Advisory Committee for Crystal Lake
- Oct 18 Test Your Puzzle Skills at Puzzle Palooza
- Oct 18 Hustle is the Featured Dance for Sat, Oct 26
- Oct 15 Halloween Costume Kick Off on Sat, Oct 26 -NEW Event
- Oct 12 Participate in Fall Fitness & Yoga Using the Punch Pass Option
- Oct 09 Crystal Lake Park District Partners with D155 to present Photography Student Nature Photo Contest
- Oct 08 Crystal Lake Park District Drop-In Tot Open Gym Begins October 1
- Oct 07 Enter the Crystal Lake Park District Haunted Home Decorating Contest
- Sep 23 Spoerl Park Pickleball Court Open House & Demonstration on Oct 5
- Sep 23 Nightclub Two Step is the Featured Dance for September 28 -CANCELLED
- Sep 19 Drop in and Planned Activities and Special Events for Seniors at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Sep 11 Apple Butter Pop Up at Colonel Palmer House on Sat, Sept 14
- Sep 10 Crystal Lake Park District Partners with Five District 47 Schools to Offer Beyond the Bell
- Sep 09 Craft2Noon Kick Off Party on Sept 13
- Sep 08 Fall Fitness Classes Begin Sept 9
- Sep 08 Fall Session of Yoga Classes Begins Sept 9
- Sep 07 Ol’ Time Group Wagon Rides a Fall Tradition at Sterne’s Woods
- Sep 05 Enroll Now for Fall Session of Dance Classes
- Sep 03 6 Pickleball Courts to be added at Spoerl Park in Crystal Lake
- Aug 30 Labor Day Weekend Beach Blowout Announced for Crystal Lake Main Beach
- Aug 30 Reg Deadline Sept 5: Girls Afterschool Basketball
- Aug 14 Aquatic Herbicide Treatments of Non-Native Species Scheduled for August 22 on Crystal Lake
- Aug 12 Fall Activity Guide Mailing and Registration
- Aug 09 Still Time Register for Watercolor Painting at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jul 25 July 28-Volunteers Needed to Clear Brush from the abandoned horse track at Sterne's Fen
- Jul 19 Crystal Lake Park District Board of Commissioners to Host Lippold Park Drainage Presentation On July 25
- Jul 18 July 30- Q & A Info Table for Main Beach Renovation Project Phase 2 Grant Funding
- Jul 17 Video Game Lab Begins July 29
- Jul 16 Little Princesses will Learn How to be a ‘Princess’ In the Crystal Lake Park District Dance Party on August 16
- Jul 09 Adult Line Country Line Dance Party on Friday, July 20
- Jul 08 Ordinance 11.41.1 Amendment on the Agenda for July 18 Crystal Lake Park District Board Meeting
- Jul 02 Celebrating Swedenberg Pop Ups at Colonel Palmer House
- Jul 02 Kids’ Party in the Park on July 19
- Jul 01 Swim Lessons at Main Beach with the Crystal Lake Park District Swim School
- Jul 01 Summer Tennis Lessons with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jun 28 Merengue is the Featured Dance for June 29 Saturday Night Dance for Adults
- Jun 25 Nature Center Instructor, Jody Niles, Receives GSUSA President's Award
- Jun 18 Schedule Announced for Beach Bash on June 22
- Jun 04 Midsommar Fest at Colonel Palmer House on June 8
- Jun 04 NEW Evening Session of Zumba/Zumba Toning begins June 10
- Jun 03 Enroll Now for Summer Fitness Classes with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jun 03 Enroll Now for Summer Session of Dance Classes with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jun 02 Still Time to Register for Summer Sessions of Yoga with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jun 02 Explore with Barlina House Preschool Summer Camp
- Jun 01 Register by June 4 for Family Game Night
- May 31 Aquatic Herbicide Treatments of Non-Native Species on June 4
- May 15 Volunteers Needed for Workday at Sterne's Woods on May 19
- May 15 Crystal Lake Park District Public Meeting May 20- Spoerl Park Pickleball Courts
- May 15 2019 Public Beach Spring Herbicide Treatments Scheduled for May 20
- May 13 Register NOW for Crystal Lake Park District Lifeguard Training Classes in June & July
- May 10 Registration for NEW Teams Now Open for Crystal Lake Park District Summer Adult Softball Leagues
- May 03 2019 Crystal Lake Park District Concerts in the Park Schedule Announced
- May 02 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Summer Activity Guide Mailing Apr 29-May 4
- Apr 24 Final Lunch and Learn of the season at Colonel Palmer House Features Home Wine Making on May 3
- Apr 24 Mah Jonng Lessons Begin May 3 with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Apr 23 April 26 is NEW date for Crystal Lake Park District Beanbag Baseball Tourney at Grand Oaks
- Apr 23 Crystal Lake Park District Honored with Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Apr 19 Sterne's Woods Open House & Walking Tour Scheduled for April 23
- Apr 18 Next Session of Art and Variety Fun Classes on the Schedule for April & May
- Apr 09 Limited Seats Available for Mother Daughter Tea on April 28
- Mar 27 Saturday Night Dance for Adults on March 30-featuring the Waltz
- Mar 27 Hop on over to the Crystal Lake Park District Doggy Egg Hunt on April 13
- Mar 26 Institute Day Trips Scheduled for March and April
- Mar 21 2nd Session of Beyond the Bell Begins April 8
- Mar 17 Country Line Dance Party Saturday, March 23
- Mar 17 Day Trips for Youth/Teens Ages 10-14 with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Mar 15 Lunch and Learn Program at Colonel Palmer House for April & May
- Mar 05 Limited Team Spots Still Available for Forts on the Courts
- Feb 25 Register by March 1 for Mom/Son Rock of 80's Date Night
- Feb 11 Active Adult Line Country Line Dance Party Friday, Feb 22
- Feb 10 ‘Weddings on the Lake’ Bridal Fair Main Beach Registration Open
- Feb 10 NEW Master Dance Classes at the Crystal Lake Park District Dance Academy
- Feb 04 Registration Open for Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House Preschool 2019-2020 School Year
- Feb 04 CANCELLED-2019 Crystal Lake Park District Ice Fishing Derby on February 10-CANCELLED
- Feb 04 2019 Crystal Lake Park District Chili Open Golf Classic Cancelled Due to Poor Ice Conditions
- Feb 03 Limited Spots Still Available for the Sweetheart Tea at Colonel Palmer House
- Jan 25 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER-Sterne's Volunteer Work Day
- Jan 15 Volunteers Needed for CL Park District Ice Fishing Derby on February 10
- Jan 14 Salsa is the Featured Dance for Saturday Night Dance on Jan 26
- Jan 09 Country Line Dance Party This Saturday, January 12
- Jan 07 5 NEW Art & Craft Classes for Adults offered at Crystal Lake Park District
- Jan 02 NEW Art Classes for Kids are featured in Crystal Lake Park District Winter/Spring Brochure
- Jan 02 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Skills Programs and Youth Entrepreneurism Classes at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jan 01 Winter/Spring Session of Dance Classes begin January 5
- Jan 01 Register now for Winter-Spring Dance Classes for Adults
- Jan 01 Winter/Spring Fitness and Yoga Classes Run January-March
- Jan 01 Ice Fishing Derby Returns to Crystal Lake
- Dec 27 Now Hiring After School Basketball Coaches-$10/Hour
- Dec 11 Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day on Dec 16
- Dec 04 Register for Christmas Bedtime Stories-Dec 11, Dec 14 & Dec 18
- Dec 03 Crystal Lake Park District Challenges Residents to ‘Light Up’ Crystal Lake in Holiday Decorating Contest
- Dec 02 2018 Property Tax Ordinance on Agenda for December 13 Board Meeting
- Nov 20 Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day on November 25
- Nov 07 Register by November 28 for Santa's Holiday Express
- Nov 07 Register by December 1 for Senior Holiday Brunch
- Nov 06 Experience Qi Gong and Yoga Nidra through 1-Day Classes at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Nov 01 2nd Session of Fall Fitness and Yoga Classes begins October 30
- Oct 19 Proposed Pier Ordinance is topic of Community Input Meeting October 25
- Oct 19 FREE Pop Up Fitness Classes Offered October 23 & 24
- Oct 16 Register Now for Crystal Lake Park District Cooking and Food Classes
- Oct 15 Drop in and Planned Activities for Seniors at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Oct 04 Register for Adult Volleyball Leagues by October 5
- Oct 03 Register by October 17 for Junior High Wagon Ride & Bonfire
- Oct 03 Day Trips for Adults with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Oct 03 Who Has the Best Halloween Display in Crystal Lake?
- Oct 02 Crystal Lake Park District Drop-In Tot Open Gym Begins October 4
- Oct 02 Music Entertainment on the Schedule at Park Place on October 13
- Sep 24 Fox Trot is Featured Dance for September 29 Saturday Night Dance
- Sep 24 Pop Up Classes features Fleece Scarf & Headband Project
- Sep 21 Crystal Lake Park District Welcomes New Staff
- Sep 20 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Offers STEM Programming
- Sep 17 Crystal Lake Park District Park Board of Commissioner Election Petition Packets Available
- Sep 05 Drop in Programs and Day Trips for Active Adults at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Sep 05 Businesses and Organizations Needed To Participate in Crystal Lake Park District Truck or Treat
- Sep 04 Crystal Lake Park District Expands Nature Center Programs
- Sep 03 FREE Family Fun at the Crystal Lake Park District Kite Fest
- Sep 03 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Dance Programs for Adults in Fall Season
- Sep 02 Register Now for Crystal Lake Park District Cooking Classes
- Sep 01 Fall Art Classes for Kids-Adults Begin Soon
- Aug 23 End of Summer Session of Belly Dancing Added
- Aug 23 Crystal Lake Park District Partners with Three District 47 Schools to Offer Beyond the Bell
- Aug 23 Enrolling now for Crystal Lake Park District Dance Academy Programs
- Aug 22 Weed Harvesting in West Bay of Crystal Lake Scheduled for August 30
- Aug 22 Enroll Now for Fall Fitness and Yoga Classes with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Aug 17 Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day on August 26
- Aug 14 Limited Spots Available for Crystal Lake Park District Barlina House Preschool 2018-2019 School Year
- Aug 14 Register by September 7 Crystal Lake Park District Girls After School Basketball League
- Aug 14 Part-Time and Volunteer Coaching Opportunities
- Aug 14 Active Adult Line Country Line Dance Party This Friday, August 17
- Aug 14 Cha Cha is the Featured Dance for Upcoming Saturday Night Dance for Adults
- Aug 14 Ol’ Time Wagon Rides a Fall Tradition at Sterne’s Woods
- Aug 09 Crystal Lake Park District Concerts in the Park Extended Through August 21
- Aug 01 Public Input Meetings Scheduled in August for Crystal Lake Park District Projects
- Jul 23 Crystal Lake Park District Board of Commissioners Appoints Cathy Cagle to Four Year Term
- Jul 23 Free Summer Sundays at Colonel Palmer House August 12
- Jul 16 Join Us for a Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day on July 22
- Jul 16 Register Now for Crystal Lake Park District Cooking Classes-ages 9 & up
- Jul 16 Limited Registration Spots Still Available for Crystal Lake Park District Dance Camps
- Jul 16 Crystal Lake Park District to Host Kids’ Party in the Park
- Jul 16 Crystal Lake Park District Fall Program Brochure to Be Mailed to Residents beginning July 31
- Jul 11 Active Adult Country Line Dance Party This Friday, July 13
- Jul 11 July 23-27 is Lifeguard and Beach Staff Appreciation Week
- Jul 05 Aquatic Herbicide Treatments of Unwanted Plants at Veteran Acres Pond Scheduled for July 6
- Jun 29 Register by July 12 for Family Game Night at Main Beach!
- Jun 29 Free Summer Sundays at Colonel Palmer House On July 15
- Jun 26 Concerts in the Park Continue Through August 21
- Jun 18 Crystal Lake Park District ‘Hanging with Our Heron’ Photo Contest Kicks Off June 23
- Jun 18 Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day on June 24
- Jun 18 Still Time to Register for Crystal Lake Park District Summer Art Classes
- Jun 18 June 23 Beach Bash Schedule Announced
- Jun 12 Register Now for Summer Cooking Classes
- Jun 12 Crystal Lake Park District Main Beach Phase 2 Survey Now Open
- Jun 04 Crystal Lake Park District Board of Commissioners Seeking Candidate
- Jun 04 Aquatic Herbicide Treatments of Non-Native Species Scheduled on June 6 on Crystal Lake
- May 17 Family Campout Slated for June 15-16 at Main Beach
- May 17 Teens! Get the Right Skills to Land a Job Crystal Lake Park District Lifeguard Training Classes
- May 17 Group and Private Sailing Lessons with the Crystal Lake Park District
- May 17 Summer Tennis Lessons for Ages 5-Adult With the Crystal Lake Park District
- May 16 Still Time to Register for Summer Sessions of Yoga with the Crystal Lake Park District
- May 16 Enroll Now for Summer Fitness Classes with the Crystal Lake Park District
- May 14 Swim Lessons at Main Beach with the Crystal Lake Park District Swim School
- May 14 Register now for Open Water Swim Race Slated at Crystal Lake on June 9-CANCELLED
- May 14 2018 Public Beach Spring Herbicide Treatments Scheduled
- May 14 Free Summer Sundays at Colonel Palmer House begins on June 3
- May 14 Mark Your Calendar for May 26-Main and West Beach Opening Day
- May 14 Crystal Lake Park District Announces NEW Special Event at Main Beach Beach Bash on June 23
- May 14 Drop in and Planned Activities for seniors at the Crystal Lake Park District
- May 11 Mark Your Calendar for May 20 Sterne's Volunteer Work Day
- May 10 May 19 is Opening Day for the NEW Crystal Lake Park District Main Beach Playground
- May 09 Enroll Now for Summer Session of Dance Classes with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Apr 20 Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office Begins Saturday Hours for Summer Season
- Apr 20 Meet up the First Wednesday of the Month for Walking Club
- Apr 17 Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day Scheduled for April 22
- Apr 17 Watch for the Summer Brochure in the Mail! Registration Opens May 1
- Apr 17 Lippold Park Family Golf Center Opens for Season on April 21
- Apr 17 Dates Announced for Drop-In Program for Crafters
- Apr 12 American Tango is the Featured Dance for April 28 Event
- Apr 02 First Saturday at Colonel Palmer House on April 7 features Scouting Around
- Apr 02 Nominate Crystal Lake to Receive a $20K Grant during Earth Month
- Apr 02 Crystal Lake Park District Day Camp Open House Scheduled for May 5
- Mar 30 Crystal Lake Park District Staff Receives Award at NISRA Recognition Banquet
- Mar 19 Crystal Lake Park District Honored with Certificate of Achievement For Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Mar 14 Join us on March 18 for Volunteer Work Day at Sterne's Woods
- Mar 14 Register by April 2 for Family Game NIght
- Mar 14 Adult Line Country Line Dance Party on March 17 includes Lesson
- Mar 14 Rumba is the Featured Dance for Upcoming Saturday Night Dance for Adults
- Mar 12 Register by March 14 for Doggy Egg Hunt
- Mar 01 Crystal Lake Park District’s Sam Thompson Receives National Service Award from the American Camp Association
- Feb 22 Still Time to Register for Spring Session of Crystal Lake Park District Cooking and Baking Classes
- Feb 22 Registration Deadline: March 2 for Mom Son Wild West Fest
- Feb 22 Community Garden Plots Available at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Feb 22 Register for Spring Session of Beyond the Bell at Husmann and West Elementary
- Feb 22 Limited Team Spots Still Available for Forts on the Courts
- Feb 16 Join us February 25 for Bonfire! Food at the Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day and Cookout
- Jan 31 Colonel Palmer House to Host Two Valentine’s Inspired Events
- Jan 25 Applications Due by March 31 for Walk Herrick, Sr. Memorial Foundation Junior Tennis Scholarship
- Jan 24 Crystal Lake Park District Partners with Two District 47 Schools to Offer Beyond the Bell
- Jan 24 February 23 Live Music Entertainment at Park Place features Ivy Ford
- Jan 24 Drop-In Pickleball Offered at The Racket Club
- Jan 24 Reister by March 12 for 2nd Annual Forts on the Courts Family/Team Event
- Jan 24 January 27 at Grand Oaks-Adult Country Line Dance Party
- Jan 16 Register by February 2 for Daddy Daughter Luau
- Jan 16 Don’t PASS up the Opportunity to be a Part of the Crystal Lake Park District Cake Decorating Class on Jan 20
- Jan 16 Register by March 2 for Mom Son Wild West Fest
- Jan 15 Join us on January 21 for a Bonfire! Food! Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day and Cookout
- Jan 15 Chili Open Golf Classic is a Crystal Lake Tradition-Get Your Tee Time Today!
- Jan 15 Register by January 30 for the 2018 Snowbird Softball Tournament
- Jan 15 Crystal Lake Park District Now Hiring for Summer Seasonal Jobs
- Jan 15 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Ice Rink and Sledding Locations for Winter Fun
- Jan 12 Register by March 20 for Breakfast with the Bunny
- Dec 28 FREE Music and Dancing at Park Place Banquet in January and February
- Dec 28 Enroll Now for 1st Session of Winter Fitness Classes with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Dec 28 Registration Deadline January 15, 4th-6th Grade Boys After School Basketball League
- Dec 28 Register by February 2 for Daddy Daughter Luau
- Dec 11 Volunteer Work Day Scheduled for December 17 at Sterne’s Woods & Fen
- Dec 11 Kids are Welcome in the Kitchen at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Dec 11 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Dance Programs for Adults in Winter/Spring Season
- Nov 21 Register Now for Crystal Lake Park District Holiday Dance Mix Party on December 3
- Nov 21 Watch for the Winter/Spring brochure in the mail after December 1
- Nov 13 Still time to Register-Enjoy a Holiday Brunch with Friends on December 7 at Grand Oaks Active Senior Center
- Nov 13 Crystal Lake Park District Challenges Park District Residents to ‘Light Up’ Crystal Lake In Holiday Decorating Contest
- Nov 13 Classic Christmas Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 3-10
- Nov 13 Register by November 29 for Santa's Workshop
- Nov 13 Letters to Santa Program is a Crystal Lake Park District Tradition
- Nov 13 Register by December 22 for Family Noon Years Eve
- Nov 13 Senior Day Trips with Crystal Lake Park District
- Oct 17 -FREE Family Halloween Fun at Main Beach on October 28- Crystal Lake Park District Truck or Treat
- Oct 17 Volunteer Work Day Scheduled for October 22 at Sterne’s Woods & Fen
- Oct 17 Still Time to Register for Institute Day Fun for Ages 5-13
- Oct 17 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Ballroom and Social Dancing Program for Adults
- Oct 17 FREE Big Band Entertainment on the Schedule at Park Place on October 20
- Oct 17 Register Now for Crystal Lake Park District Holiday Cooking Demonstration with Chef Dave Esau
- Oct 17 Still Time to Register for Yoga with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Oct 17 Senior Day Trips with Crystal Lake Park District
- Oct 17 Competition is Heating Up 17 Teams Registered for Puzzle Palooza!
- Oct 02 Park District Invites Residents to Attend State of the Lake Meeting on October 30
- Oct 02 Drop-In Tot Open Gym Returns for Fall 2017 Program Season at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Oct 02 October 14: Adult Line Dance Party -Learn the basics with an introductory lesson-
- Sep 23 Fetzner Park Riparian Restoration Project Meeting Scheduled for October 5
- Sep 18 Volunteer Work Day Scheduled for September 24 at Sterne’s Woods & Fen
- Sep 11 Kids are Welcome in the Kitchen at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Sep 11 FREE Family Fun at Black Diamond Kite Fest
- Sep 11 East Coast Swing is the Featured Dance for Upcoming Saturday Night Dance for Adults - Program includes complimentary dance le
- Sep 11 Crystal Lake Park District Challenges Park District Residents to Participate in the Haunted Home Decorating Contest
- Sep 11 Are you a Puzzle Pro? Put a Team Together and Test Your Jigsaw Skills Against the Best at Puzzle Palooza!
- Sep 11 Music Entertainment on the Schedule at Park Place in October
- Sep 08 Businesses and Organizations Needed To Participate in Crystal Lake Park District Truck or Treat
- Sep 08 Crystal Lake Park District Begins Fetzner Park Riparian Restoration Project
- Sep 06 Main Beach Bricks Available for Pick Up NOW
- Aug 30 Home School Expo at Park Place Cancelled
- Aug 30 Crystal Lake Park District Hosts 21st Annual Crystal Lake Half Marathon -Volunteer Help Needed-
- Aug 30 Wanna Get a Little Nutty? Collect acorns on behalf of the Crystal Lake Park District Environmental Committee!
- Aug 18 Businesses and Organizations Needed To Participate in Crystal Lake Park District Truck or Treat
- Aug 17 Volunteer Work Day Scheduled for August 27 at Sterne’s Woods & Fen
- Aug 17 Lunch and Learn Series Returns to Colonel Palmer House for Fall Program Season
- Aug 17 Ol’ Time Wagon Rides a Fall Tradition at Sterne’s Woods
- Aug 17 Main Beach Renovation Project Update for Playground Brick Owners
- Aug 16 Girls After School Basketball League (Ages 9-11) A Crystal Lake Park District Fall Program Highlight
- Aug 16 Crystal Lake Park District Seeks Vendors for Home School Expo at Park Place
- Aug 16 Working Parents Have Childcare Options with Crystal Lake Park District Extended Time Programs for 2017-2018 School Year
- Aug 04 Crystal Lake Park District Fall Program Brochure to Be Mailed To Residents
- Aug 01 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Chance to Try a Fitness Class for Free in August
- Jul 31 Crystal Lake Open to Motorized Watercraft
- Jul 28 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Facility Closings Due to Flooding
- Jul 28 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Appointment of Park Board Commissioner, Julie Martens
- Jul 26 Crystal Lake Closed to Motorized Watercraft
- Jul 24 Crystal Lake Park District 2017-2022 Strategic Plan Approved by Board of Commissioners
- Jul 20 Open Water Swim Race CANCELLED
- Jul 17 Aquatic Herbicide Treatments of Non-Native Species on Crystal Lake on July 18
- Jul 17 Volunteer Work Day Scheduled for July 23 at Sterne’s Woods & Fen
- Jul 11 Free Summer Sundays at Colonel Palmer House continues on July 16 With ‘CPH Country Fair’
- Jul 11 Food Vendors Named for Blast on the Beach
- Jul 11 Still Time to Register for Crystal Lake Park District Lifeguard Training Class
- Jul 10 West Bay Herbicide Treatment Scheduled for July 11
- Jul 10 July 12 is ‘Everyday Hero Day’ at Crystal Lake Park District Summer Camp
- Jun 21 Special Event Dates Affecting Main Beach Boat Launch Key Card Holders
- Jun 21 Craft Fair Vendors Needed at Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram/Crystal Lake Park District Blast on the Beach
- Jun 17 Crystal Lake Park District Partners with Black Diamond to Host Kids’ Party in the Park
- May 25 Swim Lessons at Main Beach with the Crystal Lake Park District Swim School
- May 24 Lippold Park Family Golf Center Offers Boomers Golf Drop-In Special
- May 24 Crystal Castle and Acorn Alley Splash Pad Hours of Operation
- May 23 Main and West Beaches Open on May 27
- May 23 Exciting New Additions to Concerts in the Park Series
- May 23 Free Summer Sundays at Colonel Palmer House begins on June 4
- May 23 Enroll Now for Summer Fitness and Yoga Classes at Crystal Lake Park District
- Apr 26 Crystal Lake Main Beach Passes on Sale May 8
- Apr 25 Garden Plots at Hill Farm Acres
- Apr 25 Summer Camp registration now open at Crystal Lake Park District
- Apr 15 Crystal Lake Park District 2017-2022 Strategic Plan Available for Public Review
Upcoming Events
- Feb 02 Committee of the Whole Meeting Administrative Bldg, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Feb 04 Snowbird Softball Tournament 2023 Lippold Park Boncosky Softball Complex
- Feb 12 Galentine's Day Brunch Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
- Feb 18 Chili Open Golf Classic Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- Feb 18 Snow Volleyball Tournament Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- Feb 18 Social Dance Night-Latin Night Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
- Feb 24 A Tale As Old As Time-Daughter Date Night Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
- Mar 02 Committee of the Whole Meeting Administrative Bldg, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Mar 10 Social Dance Night-Country Night Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
- Mar 19 Puzzle Palooza-Competitive Division Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Interested in signing up?
Look at our Program Guide