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November 28, 2023

DECEMBER 2023 GURNEE PARK DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

As we head into the busy month of December, we wanted to wish you and yours a very happy holiday season! We thank you for your continued support throughout the year and we look forward to providing more FUN this month and in the months ahead!

December will be filled with plenty of opportunities for you and your family to get out and celebrate the season. Please see below for what’s to come!­­

2023-2024 WINTER PROGRAM AND EVENTS – REGISTER TODAY!

Registration is NOW OPEN for our upcoming 2023-2024 winter programs and events!

Start planning today! 

View our 2023/2024 Winter Program & Events Guide

2024 HUNT CLUB PARK AQUATIC CENTER SEASON PASSES – ON SALE NOW!­­­

Give the gift of summer fun this holiday season! Purchase your 2024 Aquatic Center season passes at the lowest rates of the season from now until 12/31! 

Purchase your 2024 season pass!

 HOLIDAY LIGHTS – 12/7

Join us to kick-off the holidays with the 3rd annual “Holiday Lights” event at Welton Plaza (Old Grand Avenue)! We’ll have firepits and s’mores to keep you warm, food trucks to keep you full, craft stations to keep you busy, and much more!

Want to help those in need this holiday season? Staff will be collecting non-perishable food items for theWarren Township Food Pantry during the event. Please bring your donations to help make a difference in our community!

Special thank you to Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry for providing hot chocolate!

When: Thursday, December 7
5:30-7:30pm (Welton Plaza) 

Learn more here!

MONTHLY MIXER – 12/12

Celebrate the holidays with a lunch of roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, and dessert. Following lunch, we will play “Singo,” a song Bingo game using holiday carols.

Feel free to bring a $6.00 or less wrapped gift for the gift exchange game!

11:30am – 1:00pm
Viking Park | 4374 Old Grand Avenue
Ages: 55+
Fee: $10

Registration deadline is Thursday, December 7. 

Save your spot!

WINTER BREAK DAYS OFF SCHOOL – 12/22 – 1/8

Winter Break is coming! Keep the kids busy with our Days Off School Programs! We have a variety of FUN activities planned for each day. Sign up today; spaces are limited! 

View our complete Days Off School schedule here!

HOLIDAY FACILITY HOURS

Please see below for our upcoming holiday facility hours:

Friday, December 22 –

Sunday, December 24

Monday, December 25

Sunday, December 31

Monday, January 1

To see our daily facility hours, please click on the links below: 

Hunt Club & Viking Park daily hours

FitNation on Nations Drive daily hours

PARK HIGHLIGHT – VIKING PARK

This month’s Park Highlight is all about Viking Park (pictured above)! This expansive park, located off Old Grand Avenue, features not one, but TWO engaging playgrounds, paved and gravel walking paths, multiple sport courts, a challenging skate park, indoor and outdoor rental spaces, and plenty of picturesque backdrops for every season!

As we head into the month of December, prepare for Viking Park to be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, complete with holiday lights and an outdoor ice skating rink (weather dependent). NEW this year is a welcoming light tunnel brightening up a portion of our brick pathway. Feel free to take a stroll, and maybe a quick photo session, too! 


UPCOMING JANUARY EVENTS:

FROSTY FEST – 1/6

Enjoy an unforgettable day of FREE outdoor family fun at Viking Park! Sleigh rides, ice skating (weather dependent), and other festive winter games and crafts will be available. Warm up with hot cocoa in the Dance Hall or s’mores by the fire!

When: Saturday, January 6

Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm

Where: Viking Park | 4374 Old Grand Avenue

Thank you to our sponsors, Advocate Aurora HealthBCU, and Honey Orthodontics, for making this event possible!

GROWING TREE PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSES – 1/17 & 1/18

See how we learn and grow at Growing Tree Preschool! Whether your child currently attends or you are considering enrolling in the upcoming school year, our Open Houses provide parents the opportunity to learn about our program philosophy and curriculum. Parents can also enroll their children in the upcoming school year with a discounted registration fee.

Open Houses will take place from 6:30-7:30pm on:

Wednesday, January 17 at Hunt Club Park Community Center (gymnasium)
Thursday, January 18 at Viking Park Community Center (Dance Hall)

NOTE: Registration for the 2024/2025 school year will open on 1/17/24 at 6:30pm; those who register during an Open House will receive a discounted registration fee.

NEW! WINTER BEACH BASH – 1/19

Those winter blues starting to make you feel down? Shake off the snow and join us for a night of beach-themed activities, prizes, and splashing good times at our 87-degree indoor pool at FitNation! Light snacks and drinks will be provided for all. Don’t forget your favorite beach attire!

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone age 16+. Everyone attending must be registered for the event (even if they don’t want to swim). Children under 3 are free. 

Join in the fun!


Looking for a FUN and REWARDING job? We’re hiring!

Available positions include:

Customer Service Representatives (PT)
Facility Maintenance II (PT)
FitNation Childcare Coordinator (PT)
Fitness Attendant (PT)
Preschool Teacher (Substitute) (PT)
Swim Instructor (PT)
Youth Program Coordinator (FT)
And MORE!

Click here for more information!


STAY CONNECTED

Looking for MORE fun? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with daily park happenings, news, and more!

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Gurnee Park District LinkedIn Page


Have a great month! We look forward to seeing you out and about at Gurnee Park District!

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