Gurnee Park District | Enriching Community Through Fun and Nature

Cheers to 15 Years!
This past Friday, at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) "Best of the Best" Awards Gala, Gurnee Park District Commissioner, Gerry Crews, was recognized for his 15 years of service!
Thank you, Gerry, for your continued guidance, support, and dedication to both Gurnee Park District and the Gurnee community. We are grateful for all you have done these past 15 years and look forward to many more!

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Cheers to 15 Years!
This past Friday, at the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) "Best of the Best" Awards Gala, Gurnee Park District Commissioner, Gerry Crews, was recognized for his 15 years of service!
Thank you, Gerry, for your continued guidance, support, and dedication to both Gurnee Park District and the Gurnee community. We are grateful for all you have done these past 15 years and look forward to many more!

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Let your dancer shine with our Acro Dance Mini Sessions! Whether they’re new to acro or ready to learn something new, these mini sessions are a great way to explore movement and develop new skills! 🤸✨

Check out our mini-dance sessions below:
NEW! Pre-Acro (age 5-7) – 10/29
NEW! Acro (beginner & intermediate) – 10/29

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Let your dancer shine with our Acro Dance Mini Sessions! Whether they’re new to acro or ready to learn something new, these mini sessions are a great way to explore movement and develop new skills! 🤸✨

Check out our mini-dance sessions below:
NEW! Pre-Acro (age 5-7) - 10/29
NEW! Acro (beginner & intermediate) - 10/29

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This past Friday, we were honored to attend the @ilparkdistricts Best of the Best Gala. Not only were we in attendance with our peers from park districts across the state of Illinois, but we were recognized with the "Arts in the Park" award for our Gurnee Days Community Art Show!

The Arts in the Park award is awarded to agencies who support the arts and partner with artists and arts organizations to enhance the quality of life in their communities. We believe our Gurnee Days Art Show does just that – bringing opportunities for community members to not only share their work, but also creating a space for others to see and celebrate all the creativity right here in Gurnee.

The Gurnee Days Community Art Show, revamped after COVID into what we know it as today, takes place during our Gurnee Days festival each August. Since its return, the show continues to grow in successs year after year, thanks to the support of our community members, local school districts, judges from the Lake County Art Coalition, and our past and present Art Show Curators, Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Davida Doyle, & Cultural Arts Supervisor, Amanda Kochenash.

What started as an opportunity to showcase local creativity has grown into something we`re incredibly proud to be a part of, and that wouldn`t be possible without the many artists, families, volunteers, partners, and community members who have helped make the show what it is today.

We`re so proud to see the Gurnee Days Community Art Show recognized as one of the Best of the Best in the State of Illinois. Congratulations to our team, and to all of YOU who have contributed to the show`s success!

#gurneeparkdistrict #parksandrecreation

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This past Friday, we were honored to attend the @ilparkdistricts Best of the Best Gala. Not only were we in attendance with our peers from park districts across the state of Illinois, but we were recognized with the "Arts in the Park" award for our Gurnee Days Community Art Show!

The Arts in the Park award is awarded to agencies who support the arts and partner with artists and arts organizations to enhance the quality of life in their communities. We believe our Gurnee Days Art Show does just that – bringing opportunities for community members to not only share their work, but also creating a space for others to see and celebrate all the creativity right here in Gurnee.

The Gurnee Days Community Art Show, revamped after COVID into what we know it as today, takes place during our Gurnee Days festival each August. Since its return, the show continues to grow in successs year after year, thanks to the support of our community members, local school districts, judges from the Lake County Art Coalition, and our past and present Art Show Curators, Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Davida Doyle, & Cultural Arts Supervisor, Amanda Kochenash.

What started as an opportunity to showcase local creativity has grown into something we`re incredibly proud to be a part of, and that wouldn`t be possible without the many artists, families, volunteers, partners, and community members who have helped make the show what it is today.

We`re so proud to see the Gurnee Days Community Art Show recognized as one of the Best of the Best in the State of Illinois. Congratulations to our team, and to all of YOU who have contributed to the show`s success!

#gurneeparkdistrict #parksandrecreation

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Got plans this Friday (10/16)? We`ve got you covered! Join us for Bonfire & Brews: A Taste of Gurnee! 🔥

Friday, October 16
7:00-11:00pm
Bittersweet Golf Club | 875 Almond Road
Ages 21+

This event is brought to you in partnership with @villageofgurnee and @bittersweet.golf

#GurneeParkDistrict #GurneeIL #Bonfire #Brews #Fall #FallFun

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Got plans this Friday (10/16)? We've got you covered! Join us for Bonfire & Brews: A Taste of Gurnee! 🔥

Friday, October 16
7:00-11:00pm
Bittersweet Golf Club | 875 Almond Road
Ages 21+

This event is brought to you in partnership with @villageofgurnee and @bittersweet.golf

#GurneeParkDistrict #GurneeIL #Bonfire #Brews #Fall #FallFun

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The Great Boo Quest was a success!🎃👻 Thanks to everyone who joined us for a spooktacular adventure 🕸️! Creative costumes, face painting, hayrides, festive fun, unforgettable memories, and more!

Special thank you to our sponsors for helping us put together an amazing event @greerinsurancegroupinc & @honeyorthodontics
We`ll see you all this time next year!

#gurneeparkdistrict #halloweenfun #familyfun

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The Great Boo Quest was a success!🎃👻 Thanks to everyone who joined us for a spooktacular adventure 🕸️! Creative costumes, face painting, hayrides, festive fun, unforgettable memories, and more!

Special thank you to our sponsors for helping us put together an amazing event @greerinsurancegroupinc & @honeyorthodontics
We`ll see you all this time next year!

#gurneeparkdistrict #halloweenfun #familyfun

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Have you signed up for our next session of fall swim lessons yet? The clock is ticking! 🏊‍♀️

Swim lessons are available for ages 6 months-adult and begin the week of October 26. Get ready to make a SPLASH and enroll today! (Link in BIO)

#swimlessons #FallSwim #LearnToSwim #gurneeparkdistrict

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Have you signed up for our next session of fall swim lessons yet? The clock is ticking! 🏊‍♀️

Swim lessons are available for ages 6 months-adult and begin the week of October 26. Get ready to make a SPLASH and enroll today! (Link in BIO)

#swimlessons #FallSwim #LearnToSwim #gurneeparkdistrict

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🎃 A little sponsor appreciation before all the excitement begins later today (10/10)! 👻

Thank you to @honeyorthodontics, our Presenting Sponsor, for helping make The Great Boo Quest possible!

We’re excited to bring families an afternoon full of treats, adventure, and Halloween fun! 🧡 See you soon!

📅 October 10 | 1:00-4:00pm
📍 Viking Park

#Gurneeparkdistrict #halloweenactivities #SpookySeason #FallFestivities

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🎃 A little sponsor appreciation before all the excitement begins later today (10/10)! 👻

Thank you to @honeyorthodontics, our Presenting Sponsor, for helping make The Great Boo Quest possible!

We’re excited to bring families an afternoon full of treats, adventure, and Halloween fun! 🧡 See you soon!

📅 October 10 | 1:00-4:00pm
📍 Viking Park

#Gurneeparkdistrict #halloweenactivities #SpookySeason #FallFestivities

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🎃👻 TOMORROW (10/10) IS THE GREAT BOO QUEST! 👻🎃

We’ve got one question before the quest begins: What are you most excited for?!

🍬 Following the clues & collecting treats?
🏆 Showing off your costume at our FIRST-EVER Costume Contest?
📸 Finding the perfect photo op?
🚜 Taking a ride on the festive hayride?
🚗 Trick-or-treating at the classic cars?
🍿 Snagging some kettle corn, milkshakes, or a caramel apple?

Tell us what you’re looking forward to most in the comments! ⬇️

🗓️ 10/10 | 1:00-4:00pm
📍 Viking Park
🎟️ $10R/$13NR pre-registered | $15 R/NR day of

Gather your little adventurers and get ready for a not-so-spooky afternoon full of treats, surprises and Halloween fun! 🎃

This event is made possible thanks to our amazing sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor –
@honeyorthodontics

Trick-or-Treat Station Sponsors –
@greerinsurancegroupinc
@wintrust Gurnee Community Bank
@greatlakescreditunion
State Representative Joyce Mason
@SenEdlyAllen

#gurneeparkdistrict #fallactivities #halloweenfun

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🎃👻 TOMORROW (10/10) IS THE GREAT BOO QUEST! 👻🎃

We’ve got one question before the quest begins: What are you most excited for?!

🍬 Following the clues & collecting treats?
🏆 Showing off your costume at our FIRST-EVER Costume Contest?
📸 Finding the perfect photo op?
🚜 Taking a ride on the festive hayride?
🚗 Trick-or-treating at the classic cars?
🍿 Snagging some kettle corn, milkshakes, or a caramel apple?

Tell us what you’re looking forward to most in the comments! ⬇️

🗓️ 10/10 | 1:00-4:00pm
📍 Viking Park
🎟️ $10R/$13NR pre-registered | $15 R/NR day of

Gather your little adventurers and get ready for a not-so-spooky afternoon full of treats, surprises and Halloween fun! 🎃

This event is made possible thanks to our amazing sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor –
@honeyorthodontics

Trick-or-Treat Station Sponsors –
@greerinsurancegroupinc
@wintrust Gurnee Community Bank
@greatlakescreditunion
State Representative Joyce Mason
@SenEdlyAllen

#gurneeparkdistrict #fallactivities #halloweenfun

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Fall may have just started, but we`re gearing up for SPRING 🌷 Thanks to "Katie the Plant Lady," and the thousands of tulip bulbs she recently planted, our facilities will be in full BLOOM come spring!

Looking to spruce up YOUR gardens this fall? Read some of Katie`s fall planting tips in her blog, "Behind the Trowel: Fall Planting Tips & Tricks" (link in BIO)!

#GurneeParkDistrict #GurneeIL #Fall #TulipBulbPlanting #FallPlanting #TulipBulbs

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Fall may have just started, but we`re gearing up for SPRING 🌷 Thanks to "Katie the Plant Lady," and the thousands of tulip bulbs she recently planted, our facilities will be in full BLOOM come spring!

Looking to spruce up YOUR gardens this fall? Read some of Katie`s fall planting tips in her blog, "Behind the Trowel: Fall Planting Tips & Tricks" (link in BIO)!

#GurneeParkDistrict #GurneeIL #Fall #TulipBulbPlanting #FallPlanting #TulipBulbs

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🎃💦 TOMORROW! IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE PUMPKIN PLUNGE! 💦🎃

Get ready for a splash-tastic night at FitNation! Our pool is transforming into a floating pumpkin patch where kids can swim, pick their perfect pumpkin, and decorate it into a fall masterpiece. 🍂🎨

Plus, enjoy games, light snacks, and plenty of autumn fun!

📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:00–7:30pm
📍 FitNation Pool

🎃 Ages 2 & under are FREE!
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 16+.
📝 Register now! (link in bio!)

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🎃💦 TOMORROW! IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE PUMPKIN PLUNGE! 💦🎃

Get ready for a splash-tastic night at FitNation! Our pool is transforming into a floating pumpkin patch where kids can swim, pick their perfect pumpkin, and decorate it into a fall masterpiece. 🍂🎨

Plus, enjoy games, light snacks, and plenty of autumn fun!

📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:00–7:30pm
📍 FitNation Pool

🎃 Ages 2 & under are FREE!
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult 16+.
📝 Register now! (link in bio!)

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Full steam ahead! Registration is OPEN for our popular Arctic Express holiday train event! Limited spaces are still available; make sure to save your spot today before it`s too late (link in BIO)! ❄️

There are 4 train rides to choose from:
Saturday, December 12 – 11:52am & 3:52pm
Sunday, December 13 – 11:52am & 3:52pm

#gurneeparkdistrict #GurneeIL #holidays #train #ArcticExpress

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Full steam ahead! Registration is OPEN for our popular Arctic Express holiday train event! Limited spaces are still available; make sure to save your spot today before it's too late (link in BIO)! ❄️

There are 4 train rides to choose from:
Saturday, December 12 - 11:52am & 3:52pm
Sunday, December 13 - 11:52am & 3:52pm

#gurneeparkdistrict #GurneeIL #holidays #train #ArcticExpress

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We`re ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy a beautiful night – join us for Bonfire & Brews: A Taste of Gurnee on Friday, October 16 at @bittersweetgolfclub (7:00-11:00pm)! 🔥🍁

Live music? @alt101band has that covered!
Dinner? Enjoy savory treats from our lineup of local Gurnee food vendors!
Thirsty? Take a sip of some event-exclusive adult beverages!
Games? Gear up for axe throwing & inflatable archery with @officialaxelegends, giant yard games, and more!
Chilly? Warm up by the mini fire-pits!
Who to bring? Grab your 21+ family members, friends, neighbors, or anyone you`re ready to enjoy the night with!

More questions? Visit our event page to learn more! See you soon!

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We`re ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy a beautiful night – join us for Bonfire & Brews: A Taste of Gurnee on Friday, October 16 at @bittersweetgolfclub (7:00-11:00pm)! 🔥🍁

Live music? @alt101band has that covered!
Dinner? Enjoy savory treats from our lineup of local Gurnee food vendors!
Thirsty? Take a sip of some event-exclusive adult beverages!
Games? Gear up for axe throwing & inflatable archery with @officialaxelegends, giant yard games, and more!
Chilly? Warm up by the mini fire-pits!
Who to bring? Grab your 21+ family members, friends, neighbors, or anyone you`re ready to enjoy the night with!

More questions? Visit our event page to learn more! See you soon!

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Hunt Club Park Community Center

Viking Park Community Center

Change Language

Hunt Club Park Community Center

Viking Park Community Center

Fall Program Guide

Swim Lessons

Breakfast with Santa

Monthly Mixers

Holiday Lights

Hunt Club Park Community Center

Viking Park Community Center

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Hunt Club Park Community Center

Viking Park Community Center

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Fall Program Guide

Swim Lessons

Breakfast with Santa

Monthly Mixers

Holiday Lights

Facility Hours

FitNation (Nations Dr)

FitNation (Hunt Club Rd)

Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center

Viking Park (Administrative & Registration Office)

Hunt Club Park (Registration Office & Community Center)