Summer Program Guide
Register for summer FUN today!
Monthly Mixers are back for summer!
Upcoming Mixer:
Friday, July 10
Thursday, July 2 | Jueves, Julio 2
3:30-10:00pm
Viking Park | 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee
Roll into the celebration!
Kick off Gurnee`s America 250 Celebration with our FREE Star-Spangled Stroll & Roll Youth Parade on Thursday, July 2! Decorate your bike, scooter, wagon, wheelchair, or other non-motorized wheeled device and join a sea of red, white, and blue as we make our way to Viking Park.
β¨ Decorating Party: 3:30-4:00pm
β¨ Parade Begins: 4:00pm
β¨ Starts at Gurnee Fire Station 1
β¨ Ends at Viking Park
Patriotic decorating supplies will be available while supplies last, and a FREE secure bike storage area will be available at Viking Park through the evening.
Please note: Old Grand Avenue will be closed to traffic for the parade on Thursday, July 2 from 3:45-4:45pm.
All ages are welcome. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Letβs roll into America`s 250th birthday together!
#GurneeIL #America250 #VikingPark #GurneeParkDistrict
What at TOT-ally fun time with Ben Tatar & the Tatar Totsπ₯! Thank you to everyone who came and rocked out this morning.
@bentatarmusic
Catch our next Sounds of Summer next month!
Jeanie B! & the Jelly Beans
Tuesday, July 21
#VikingPark #kidsummerconcert#GurneeIL #GurneeParkDistrict
Week 1 was a blastβ¦ now we`re kicking off Week 2! βοΈπ
TOMORROW (6/16)
Grab your blankets and dancing shoes as we kick off our Sounds of Summer Children`s Concert Series with "Ben Tatar & the Tatar Tots"! Join us for music, laughter, and summer fun!
Tuesday, June 16
10:30-11:15am
Viking Park | 4374 Old Grand Avenue
#GurneeParkDistrict #VikingPark #GurneeIL #SummerConcert
Keep moving and grooving this summer!
Upcoming dance camps include:
Summer Dance Intensive Camps – Intermediate (Ages 7-17) | July 6-July 17
Summer Dance Intensive Camps – Advanced (Ages 7-17) | July 6-July 17
#GurneeParkDistrict#GurneeIL#dancecamp
Day Passes are available! π
While you`re here, make a pit stop to the Cattail Cafe for our newest favorites, including NEW Quonset Pizza, F`Real Shakes, Oh Snap! Pickles, and more!
General hours
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
12:00-7:00pm
*passholder express entry at 11:45am
Tuesday/Thursday
12:00-8:00pm
*passholder express entry at 11:45am
Saturday/Sunday
12:00-7:00pm
*passholder express entry at 11:00am
Day Pass link in BIO!
#GurneeIL #HuntClubAquaticCenter #DayPass #CattailCafeGurnee
Update 6/11 (12:20pm): Due to the forecasted inclement weather, tonight`s Sounds of Summer concert featuring Latin Swing Factor has been CANCELED.
Don`t put those Latin grooves away for good, though. Latin Swing Factor has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, July 30 at 7:00pm! We hope to see you then!
For now, please stay safe and weather-ready!
The interns have entered the villa! π΄ Can we pull you for a chat?
Meet Michael, a former water polo player and our Recreation Intern. As a freshman at Cornell University studying Industrial and Labor Relations (yes, that`s a real major), he`s back for his second season with GPD and ready to make a splash. He comes from Gurnee, attended Warren Township High School, and somehow mastered the art of aquatic soccer along the way. His goals this summer: meet new people, learn more about parks and rec, and fly down the water slide at Hunt Club. Look out!
And Ashley, our villa veteran and other Recreation Intern, is a junior at Iowa State University studying Event Management. She knows this place better than anyone, and she WILL use that to her advantage. She`s a fellow Warren Township alum, where she played lacrosse: the sport everyone talks about, but no one understands. Her goals this summer are to get hands-on experience, learn the ins and outs of recreation, and run some sporting events. She`s a returning legend. Show your respect!
Lastly, Tristan, our Marketing Intern, is a senior at the University of Illinois studying journalism, which means he`s been professionally nosy since freshman year. A Round Lake local and Grayslake Central alum, he edited the literary magazine Inkblots, reported for the school paper, and briefly played basketball before discovering it`s more than just being kind of tall. Safe to say, he won`t be attending Ashley`s sporting events anytime soon. Instead, his goals are to meet new people, sharpen his communications and photography skills, and put Gurnee Days on the map.
Welcome to the villa, you three. The public will be watching… especially Tristan, since that`s literally his job. π
6/10: Due to inclement weather, tonight`s Neighborhood Nights at Village Park has been CANCELED. Stay tuned for updates regarding a potential makeup date!
#GurneeParkDistrict #GurneeIL #SummerFun #CommunityEvents
π And the Full-Time Employee of the Year Award goes to…the one and only, Katie "The Plant Lady" Cook πΊ
If you`ve ever visited our facilities throughout the year, chances are, you`ve admired some of Katie`s work. As our resident landscape artist, Katie transforms our spaces with stunning seasonal displays that help make Gurnee Park District feel welcoming, vibrant, and beautiful for everyone who visits. But Katie`s impact doesn`t stop there.
Aside from Katie`s green thumb, she is one of the most hard working, committed, dependable, and positive team members. Katie consistently goes above and beyond, taking tremendous pride in her work, and brings enthusiasm, creativity, and energy into all she does.
The beauty you see throughout our parks is a reflection of the care and pride Katie puts into her work daily, which is why we are beyond proud to recognize Katie as this year`s Full-Time Employee of the Year recipient!
Katie was celebrated today in front of family and friends, and fellow Gurnee Park District Team Members. If you see Katie out and about at our parks, please make sure to congratulate her!
#GurneeParkDistrict #GurneeIL #EmployeeoftheYear # #ParkDistrict #PlantLady #TeamRecognition
Splish and splash your way into the summer! π
Buy a day pass today (link in BIO)!
#HuntClubAquaticCenter #DayPass #GurneeIL #GurneeParkDistrict
HCPAC Glow Swim Night – Join us as we make the Aquatic Center glow bright for our family Glow Swim night!π
Friday, June 19th (7:30-9:30pm)
pass holder admission – FREE
$10 admission for resident
$12 admission for non-resident
food package – available for purchase
(link in BIO)
#GurneeIL#HuntClubAquaticCenter#GurneeParkDistrict#glownight#familyswim