Summer Guide
Summer registration is now OPEN!
Plan on making a SPLASH all summer long – purchase your Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center season pass today!
Grab your furry friend and head over to our FREE GO Gurnee Walking & Wagging Event!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
9:00-10:30am
Betty Russell Park
🌊 Swim into summer with confidence! ☀️
Join us for summer swim lessons — held outdoors at the Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center or at our indoor pool at FitNation on Nations Drive.
Swim lessons are not only FUN, but they teach:
✅ Learn life-saving skills
✅ Gain confidence in and around water
✅ Improve strength and coordination
Give your child the skills they need for a safe, fun summer.
Sessions start soon — don’t miss out (link in BIO)!
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Grab your partner and get ready to make a SMASH at our upcoming Pickleball Tournament (18+)!
Saturday, May 31
8:00am-3:00pm
Vicki Paddock Park | 235 N. O`Plaine Road, Gurnee
Register today (link in BIO)!
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Summer registration is now OPEN! Register now for summer fun, including:
🏊 Swim Lessons
🌟Summer Dance Classes
🧀 NEW Adult Food Classes
🤩 Summer Monthly Mixers
and MORE!
View our 2025 Summer Guide to learn more: https://bit.ly/42gGowz
🎉 Member Appreciation Day is TODAY (5/12)!
Swing by either location between 5:00–7:00 PM to enjoy free snacks and drinks as our way of saying thanks. Whether you`re coming in or heading out, we can`t wait to see you!
#FitNationGurnee #Fitness #WeAppreciateYou #MemberAppreciationDay
We are proud to announce that O`Plaine Park has officially been renamed "Vicki Paddock Park" in honor of Commissioner Vicki Paddock’s 30+ years of dedicated service to Gurnee Park District.
This past Saturday, we celebrated the renaming with a beautiful ceremony and luncheon recognizing Vicki’s decades of commitment to parks and recreation in Gurnee. The event was attended by GPD staff, friends, and family—all gathered to honor the incredible impact Vicki has made on our community.
"Vicki Paddock Park" now stands as a lasting tribute to Vicki`s commitment, passion, and unwavering dedication to Gurnee Park District.
Make sure to stop by and play!
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⚾ PLAY BALL! ⚾ Step up to the plate and gear up for summer T-Ball and Lil` Sluggers Leagues at Gurnee Park District!
Important dates:
⚾First practices begin the week of June 9
⚾Games begin Saturday, June 21
⚾Season ends Saturday, July 26
Join your team today (link in BIO)!
Opening Weekend at the Aquatic Center is just 2 weeks away!!! Make sure you`re ready by purchasing your 2025 season pass, on sale NOW – 5/31 (link in BIO)!
Opening Weekend Hours:
Saturday, May 24 – 12:00 – 7:00pm*
*11:00am-12:00pm passholder entry only
Sunday, May 25 – 12:00 – 7:00pm*
*11:00am-12:00pm passholder entry only
Monday, May 26 – 11:00am – 7:00pm
#GurneeParkDistrict #HuntClubParkAquaticCenter #AquaticCenter #GurneeIL #OpeningWeekend
Today, our Growing Tree Preschoolers were hopping with excitement as special guest reader, Mr. Mike, came to each class to read the book, "The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog." 📚🐸
Still on the hunt for the perfect preschool? Don`t leap too late – spots for the upcoming 2025/2026 school year are filling fast! Enroll now and let your little one jump into a year full of growth, learning, and plenty of FUN! bit.ly/GrowingTreePreschool
🐛"I`m finished! Finally, I`m a beauuuutiful butterfly!" –Heimlich (A Bug`s Life) 🦋
Last week, after exploring the butterfly life cycle, our Growing Tree Preschoolers had the joy of releasing their fluttery friends into the world—watching them take their very first flight!
Still looking for preschool options for the 2025-2026 school year? Be a part of the learning, growing, and fun that is Growing Tree Preschool! Schedule a personalized tour to learn more (link in BIO)!
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week we celebrate our Growing Tree Preschool staff and teachers!
We want to extend a special thank you to all of our Growing Tree Preschool teachers and staff for how they nurture their students, cultivate a love for learning, as well as all of their hard work and dedication throughout the school year.
We hope you enjoy your week celebrating all the GOOD you provide to not only our preschool program, but Gurnee Park District as a whole!
Looking to find out more about our preschool offerings for the 2025-2026 school year? Schedule a Preschool Tour Today! bit.ly/GrowingTreePreschool
Thank you to everyone who attended Saturday`s Bonfire & Brews: Food Truck Frenzy event! We had a great time catching up by the fire, listening to @daveandtaro, enjoying delicious food from our local food trucks, savoring drinks served by the The Exchange Club of Gurnee, hitting bullseyes with @officialaxelegends, and playing games!
Special thank you to our partners, @villageofgurnee and The Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce for helping make this event such a success!
Save the Date for our next Bonfire & Brews: Taste of Gurnee event on Saturday, September 20! Stay tuned for more information!
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Looking to get involved? Volunteer with us for Park Beautification Day (5/17), where we`ll be rolling up our sleeves to get outside, connect with nature, and do some good in the neighborhood as we gear up for summer!
All ages welcome! Grab your family members, friends, or co-workers, and sign up today (link in BIO)!
Saturday, May 17
9:00-10:30am
Park locations include:
Hunt Club Park – 900 North Hunt Club Road
O’Plaine Park – O’Plaine Rd. & Russell Avenue
Ravinia Park – 920 Ravinia Drive
Viking Park – 4374 Old Grand Avenue
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