Walking. It is the easiest form of exercise all ages and ability levels can accomplish. And now, more than ever before, the Gurnee community has taken advantage of our parks and walking paths through our walking initiative, GO GURNEE. The GO GURNEE movement encourages community members to commit to walking 30 minutes a day. Alre...
2021 is truly a new beginning and this spring we're looking forward to FUN within our facilities, parks and programs. Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan provides more flexibility for fitness, parks and recreation. We are happy to announce that the fitness center at Hunt Club Community Center opened March 8th, allowing members who frequ...
We know you're ready to jump in and swim! This summer might look a little different, but we're excited to reopen our pool with additional safety protocols that align with state and IDPH guidelines. Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center's opening day is Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 29. All Amenities Available No closures here! All H...
Spring Soccer in Gurnee. Learn about new safety protocols and plan to play this April! Gurnee Park District looks forward to kicking it with another spring soccer season! 4 to 10 year old athletes can a join a team and learn the game in a safe environment. The spring 2021 season will start the week of Monday, April 5th end Saturday, June 12th, incl...
On behalf of the FitNation team we're happy to announce that our FitNation location inside Hunt Club Community Center will reopen on March 8, 2021. The upstairs fitness floor and indoor track is available to FitNation members and daily guests. $15 day passes are available to purchase online or in-person. Click to buy online today! The gymnasi...
Christine Thompson Park (Woodlawn Ave. and Belle Plaine Ave.) is a great place for winter FUN in Gurnee. There is plenty of snow to head out to the sled hill! Please review sled hill safety protocols, prior to visiting. We ask that all sled hills guests practice social distancing and wear a mask at all times. When sledding, be cautious of others an...
2021 is truly a new beginning and with Phase 4 mitigations announced for our region on February 5, we're looking forward to FUN within our facilities, parks and programs this spring and summer. Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan provides more flexibility for fitness, parks and recreation. Mitigations during Phase 4 include increased occupanc...
We are so happy that our region has entered into Phase 4 COVID Mitigation Levels and therefore we are making some adjustments to our operations. Effective February 16, the mask requirement has changed. Masks are required at all times while inside the facility. Secondly, our group exercise classes can now have up to 50 in attendance. Finally, w...
Let's get out and GO GURNEE! Need some guidance? Here are our top 5 winter walking locations. Don't forget to download and track miles, minutes and steps with the Monthly Move Tracker. O'Plaine Community Park (O'Plaine and Russel Ave. Gurnee, IL) Asphalt pathway that is plowed after snow Path takes you by community gardens, baseball fiel...
Tier 1 As of today, region 9 will be entering into TIER 1. This means Gurnee Park District is able to resume operations similar to Phase 4 of Restore Illinois which was effective from June 2020 - November 2020. The Tier 1 mitigations most impacts the following: Youth Basketball will now be able to participate intra squad scrimmagesFitNation G...
Looking for safe, socially distanced winter activities? Our outdoor ice rinks are a great opportunity to stay active. Three public ice rinks and one public hockey rink are available for residents to utilize. Viking Park, Hunt Club Park and Betty Russell Park are transformed into a winter wonderland with these frozen additions! Please review the sta...
A modified youth basketball league will be available according to the current Restore Illinois All Sports Policy. Within the State of Illinois All Sports Policy, basketball has been classified as a high risk sport. High risk sports are to play within Level 1 guidelines. Level 1 protocols include no-contact practices and limit game play to training ...