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- May 19 Referendum Ballot Question-Information for Early Voters and June 28 Voters
- May 16 Second Opportunity to Be Part of Crystal Lake Park District Community Input Meeting on June 1
- May 16 Register Now for LIfeguard Training or NEW Jr Lifeguard Class
- May 13 Register by June 3 for NEW Flag Football League
- May 13 Seasonal Operations for Crystal Lake Park District Beaches
- May 12 Playground Resurfacing Projects at 3 Parks Begins Soon
- May 06 Community Members Invited to Attend Community Input Meeting on May 18
- May 02 Summer Activity Guide Registration is Open
- Apr 29 Your Are Invited to Be a Part of Our Comprehensive Planning Process-Take a Survey May 2-30
- Apr 22 Free Intro to Tennis Event At The Racket Club on May 15
- Apr 21 Hound Town Dog Park Key Cards Available May 1
- Apr 21 Pickleball Updates-Outdoor Courts, Drop-In Play and Summer Lessons
- Apr 18 Community Garden Plots Now Available
- Apr 13 Crystal Lake Park District Digital Camp Guide is Live
- Apr 13 New sessions of Crystal Lake Park District Group Fitness and Yoga classes begin April 4
- Apr 12 Batting Cages at Lippold Park Now Open for Season
- Mar 30 Crystal Lake Park District Welcomes New Manager of Park Planning and Development
- Mar 29 Next Session Youth Sports Classes Begins April 7
- Mar 28 Lippold Family Golf Center Opens for Season on Apr 9
- Mar 28 Kid Rock/Tot Rock Sessions Begin April 12
- Mar 27 Spring Adult Softball Leagues-Play Begins April 18
- Mar 25 Spring Firewood Sale on April 2 at Lippold Park
- Mar 09 Crystal Lake Park District Awarded Illinois Public Museum Capital Grant
- Feb 25 Covid-19 Update: Masks at Crystal Lake Park District Programs and Facilities
- Feb 23 Haligus Road Park Public Input Meeting on March 1
- Feb 08 Vandalism Forces Close of Main Beach Bathrooms Until February 11
- Feb 04 Last Chance for Chili Open Tee Times!
- Feb 02 Join Other Area Seniors for Valentine's Bingo and Lunch on Feb 11
- Feb 02 Snow What! Let’s Putt! on Sat, Feb 19-Part of Chilly Fest
- Feb 02 Register by Feb 16 for Puzzle Palooza
- Jan 30 Indoor Pickleball Updates from The Racket Club
- Jan 19 Crystal Lake Park District Ice Princess Ball-Reserve Your Spot
- Jan 19 Grand Oaks Active Adult Center-Expanded Hours
- Jan 18 Tee Times Available for 2022 Chili Open Golf Tourney
- Jan 17 Register by April 16 for Out of This World Date Night
- Jan 17 Self Esteem & Leadership for Kids-Register Today!
- Jan 11 4th-6th Grade Boys Basketball League -Season Start Delayed Until Week of Jan 17
- Jan 07 Enroll Now for Winter/Spring Session of Dance Classes with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jan 06 New Year! New YOU with Crystal Lake Park District Group Fitness & Yoga Classes
- Dec 28 Hapkido, Shotokan Pre-Karate & Shotokan Karate Begin Jan 4
- Dec 26 Boys Basketball League 4th-6th Grade Begins Jan 11
- Dec 25 Look for Your Winter Spring Activity Guide in the Mail-Registration Now Open!
- Dec 21 Nature Center Closed Beginning December 20 for Renovations
- Dec 15 Vote Online Dec 18-Dec 20 for your Favorite Light Up! Crystal Lake Entry
- Dec 07 Enter the Crystal Lake Park District Light Up! Crystal Lake Decorating Contest by Dec 15
- Dec 07 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Winter Volleyball Camp in December
- 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
- May 20 Nature Buffs-Designing Flowers with Nature The Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
- May 21 Buzzing Bees Drop-In Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- May 22 Sterne’s Woods & Fen Volunteer Work Day Sterne's Woods, 5617 Hillside Rd, Crystal Lake
- May 28 Nature Explorers-Prairie Dancers The Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
- May 31 Bingo at the Boathouse Main Beach Boathouse
- May 31 Concerts in the Park-Mr. Myers Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- Jun 01 Nature Tots Sensory Workshop-June The Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
- Jun 01 Community Input Meeting Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- Jun 03 Zumba Dance Party Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- Jun 04 Butterfly Open House The Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
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