In honor of National Intern Day, we’re here to share more about our 2025 summer interns! They’ve been doing a lot of work in the Marketing and Recreation departments, including assisting with promotions and special events. They are excited to take what they have learned with us at Gurnee Park District to their future professional lives and beyond. We’re so excited to have them on the team!

Cynthia: Meet Cynthia, one of our Recreation Interns! Cynthia just graduated with her Bachelor’s in Data Science at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and is returning this fall to pursue her MBA. Cynthia has enjoyed learning all about parks and recreation and has gained a lot of valuable knowledge throughout the summer. “I have loved my time at GPD, and it has been so exciting to be able to help plan so many amazing events and programs!”

Citizen: Meet Citizen, one of our Recreation interns! Citizen is from Lake Villa and will be a Junior at Illinois State University. He is majoring in Recreation and Sports Management. “I’ve really enjoyed being a part of the GPD recreation team and helping to lead and help run summer events!”

Ava: Meet Ava, our Marketing Intern! Ava is an Arts Management and Painting major at Miami University in Ohio and will be a senior in the fall. Ava’s time at GPD has been helpful in building her portfolio for grad school. “It’s been a lot of fun helping promote all our fun summer events! I love working behind the scenes and am grateful for the immersive learning experiences I’ve had.”