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!
2024-2025 WINTER PROGRAM AND EVENTS – REGISTER TODAY!
Registration is NOW OPEN for our upcoming 2024-2025 winter programs and events!
2025 HUNT CLUB PARK AQUATIC CENTER SEASON PASSES – ON SALE NOW!
Give the gift of summer fun this holiday season! Purchase your 2025 Aquatic Center season passes at the lowest rates of the season from now until 12/31!
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Join us to kick off the holidays with a festive holiday light display! The Gurnee Park District, in partnership with the Village of Gurnee and the Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce, proudly presents “Holiday Lights” at Welton Plaza (Old Grand Avenue)!
We’ll have firepits, s’mores, and hot chocolate* to keep you warm, craft stations with cookie and donut decorating to keep you busy, live ice sculpting, a DJ playing holiday music throughout the event, and much more! Special guests include Gurnee Park District Above the Barre Dance Team, Gurnee Mayor, Tom Hood, your favorite “Elf” and his sidekick, Jovie, as well as everyone’s favorite holiday duo – Mr. and Mrs. Claus! *hot chocolate is provided courtesy of our event sponsor, Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry!
NEW this year – a commemorative “Holiday Lights” mug will be given to the first 200 children who visit with Santa!
Want to help those in need this holiday season? Staff will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Northern Illinois Food Bank during the event. Please bring your donations to help make a difference in our community!
When: Thursday, December 5 5:30-7:30pm (Welton Plaza)
Celebrate the holidays with a lunch of salad, pork loin, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, and dessert. Musical entertainment by the “Lake Shore Singers” who will entertain with some favorite tunes for the Holidays.
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
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!
Please see below for our upcoming holiday facility hours:
Tuesday, December 24
Hunt Club Park Community Center – CLOSED
Viking Park Community Center – CLOSED
FitNation on Nations Drive – 7:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, December 25
Hunt Club Park Community Center – CLOSED
Viking Park Community Center – CLOSED
FitNation on Nations Drive – CLOSED
Tuesday, December 31
Hunt Club Park Community Center – 7:00am – 12:00pm
Viking Park Community Center – CLOSED
FitNation on Nations Drive – 7:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday, January 1
Hunt Club Park Community Center – CLOSED
Viking Park Community Center – CLOSED
FitNation on Nations Drive – 10:00am – 5:00pm
PARK HIGHLIGHT – VIKING PARK
This month’s Park Highlight is all about Viking Park! This expansive park, located off Old Grand Avenue, features not one, but TWO engaging playgrounds, paved and gravel walking paths, multiple sports courts, a challenging skate park, as well as 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 welcoming light tunnels and festive light displays. Feel free to take a stroll, and maybe a quick photo session, too!
UPCOMING JANUARY EVENTS:
FROSTY FEST – 1/4
Enjoy an unforgettable day of FREE outdoor family fun at Viking Park! Horse-drawn sleigh rides, iceless ice skating, and other festive winter games and crafts will be available outdoors at this winter festival. Don’t forget to warm up with hot cocoa or coffee in the Dance Hall.
When: Saturday, January 4
Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Viking Park | 4374 Old Grand Avenue
Thank you to our sponsor, Honey Orthodontics, for making this event possible!
GROWING TREE PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSES – 1/22 & 1/23
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 6:00-7:00pm on:
Wednesday, January 22 at Hunt Club Park Community Center (preschool classrooms) Thursday, January 23 at Viking Park Community Center (preschool classroom)
NEW! JUNGLE JUMP AND SPLASH – 1/17 Get ready for a wildly fun time this winter at FitNation’s jungle-themed splash-tastic pool party! Jump into an evening of exciting games, fantastic prizes, and delicious snacks and drinks. While animal print swimsuits are encouraged, they’re not required—just bring your enthusiasm! Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and join us for a roaring good time!
Looking for a FUN and REWARDING job? We’re hiring! Available positions include:
Aquatics Supervisor (FT) Basketball Scorekeeper (PT) Customer Service Representative (PT) Facility Maintenance I (PT) FitNation Childcare Coordinator (PT) Member Services Staff at FitNation (PT) Personal Trainer (PT) Trades and Construction Supervisor (FT) And MORE!
900 N Hunt Club Rd
