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Latest News

  • Jan 23 Register Now for Puzzle Palooza on March 19
  • Jan 23 Next Session of Little Medical School Veterinarian Programs Begins March 24
  • Jan 20 Valentine/Galentine Zumba Party Scheduled for Feb 10
  • Jan 20 NEW! Galentine's Day Brunch with the Crystal Lake Park District
  • Jan 20 Dates Nights for Sons and Daughters in Feburary and April
  • Jan 19 Limited Spots Still Available for this Season's Adult Trips
  • Jan 17 Willows Edge Park Invasive Brush Clearing Efforts Underway
  • Jan 16 Snowbird Softball Tourney Team Registration Due by Jan 27
  • Jan 15 EVP & Crystal Lake Park District Host Snow Volleyball Tournament
  • Jan 02 Register by Jan 6 for Boys Basketball League
  • Dec 23 Free Holiday Light Recycling thru December 30
  • Dec 22 Winter Spring Activity Guide Available and Registration is Opens Dec 9
  • Dec 07 Send Us Your Letter to Santa by December 9
  • Dec 05 Holiday Break Camps for Youth and Teens
  • Nov 28 Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres -Weather Update Nov 30
  • Nov 14 Limited Spots Available for Dickens Tea on Dec 17 & 18
  • Nov 13 Register by Nov 26 for Senior Holiday Brunch
  • Nov 11 Petition Packets Available for Crystal Lake Park District Commissioner Election
  • Nov 11 Free, Drop-In Bridge at Grand Oaks Active Adult Center
  • Nov 03 Spoerl Park Pickleball Nets Removed for Season Beginning Nov 7 and Indoor Pickleball Play Options
  • Nov 02 Community Invited to Attend State of the Lake Meeting on Nov 10
  • Oct 27 Truck or Treat at Main Beach on Oct 29
  • Oct 20 Flannel Fest Schedule Announced-Tickets on Sale Now
  • Oct 04 Playground Surfacing Projects Complete-Playgrounds Open for Play
  • Oct 04 Welcome Preston Skultety, Manager of Natural Resources
  • Sep 21 Project Update: Woodscreek Park Playground Surfacing Delays
  • Sep 18 Seeking Proposals for Nature Center Interior Exhibit Design and Fabrication
  • Sep 17 Veteran Acres and Woodland Estates Playgrounds Open for Play-Surfacing Project Complete
  • Sep 12 Colonel Palmer House Celebrates Potatoes at Potato Fest on Sept 17
  • Sep 05 Enroll Now for 2nd-6th Grade Girls Basketball League
  • Sep 02 Project Updates Posted: Lapins Playground & Brighton Oaks Playground Open for Play
  • Aug 26 Project Updates Posted: Playground Safety Surfacing plus Lapins and Brighton Oaks Playgrounds
  • Aug 23 Beach and Golf Center End of Season Hours of Operation
  • Aug 17 Please take a 3 Question Survey
  • Aug 12 Playground Safety Surfacing Update: Aug 12
  • Aug 10 Register Now for Tango Date Night on Aug 27
  • Aug 10 Register NOW for Fall Adult Softball Leagues at Lippold Park
  • Aug 09 Monarchs and Music on Sun, Aug 14 at Main Beach
  • Aug 08 Park District Partners with Cycling without Age for Trail Rides for Seniors
  • Aug 06 Complete Park Quest 2022 and Win a Prize!
  • Aug 03 Project Updates Posted: Playground Safety Surfacing
  • Aug 01 Crystal Lake Park District Honored with Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
  • Jul 07 Project Updates Posted: Playground Surfacing and Miniature Golf Carpeting Replacement
  • Jul 06 Register Today for Barn Dance on July 15
  • Jul 06 CL Park District Offers Unplug After Dark Night at The Nature Center on Jul 9
  • Jul 05 NEW Day Trip for Active Adults Added for September 14-The Four C Notes
  • Jul 05 Limited Spots Still Available in CL Park District Jr. Lifeguard Class
  • Jul 05 Enroll Now for Final Summer Session of Hapkido
  • Jul 04 July 4 Closures
  • Jul 01 Crystal Lake Independence Day Celebration Info
  • Jun 28 NEW Camp Program Just for Adults-Camp Wannabeakid
  • Jun 15 Project Updates: Playground Resurfacing, Veteran Acres Tennis Courts, Lapins Park, Brighton Oaks Park and Kamijima Park
  • Jun 15 Herbicide Treatment on Crystal Lake Scheduled for June 21
  • Jun 06 Park District Partners with Library to Offer FREE Summer Sing-A-Longs
  • Jun 06 Women's Self Defense Clinic on June 18
  • Jun 06 Watercolor Painting Begins June 24
  • Jun 06 Group Sailing Lessons begin June 13
  • Jun 05 Crystal Lake Park District Swim School Session One Begins June 13
  • Jun 04 Main Beach Opens May 28, West Beach Opens June 4
  • Jun 01 FREE Concerts in the Park at Main Beach Run May 31-Aug 9
  • May 24 Crystal Lake Park District Splash Pads Open on Friday, May 27
  • May 23 Playground Surfacing Updates-Woodscreek Park Playground Open Until May 30
  • May 20 Herbicide Treatment of Main and West Beach Swim Area Scheduled for May 24
  • 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 16 New Session of Dance Begins Feb 4
  • 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
  • Jan 06 New Event Series at the Crystal Lake Park District-Social Dance Nights
  • Jan 03 Next Session of Fitness/Yoga Classes Begins Jan 5
  • 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

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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

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