While summer doesn’t officially begin until June 20th, it’s safe to say it is officially feeling like summer! The trees are fully boasting their summer flair and the temperatures are slowly rising higher and higher! Make sure to soak up those rays and beautiful days by taking a visit to one of our amazing 28 parks (see this month’s Park Highlight below)!
We have a lot in store this month! Mark your calendars for our upcoming June events and MORE!
MAKE A SPLASH AT THE AQUATIC CENTER!
The Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center is NOW open! Enjoy fun all summer long!
Hours include:
Monday – Friday: 12:00 – 7:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
*passholder only entry 11:00am-12:00pm
Holidays: 11:00am – 7:00pm
We have a busy summer planned! Visit our Aquatic Center event calendar here!
Visit for the day, or all summer long by purchasing your online day pass or 2024 season pass!
*Don’t forget to check Rainout Line for all weather-related updates!
FAMILIES ON THE FAIRWAY – 6/7
This Friday (6/7), get ready for our annual Families on the Fairway event at Bittersweet Golf Course! This event is FREE and FUN for the whole family! Friday, June 7
7:00-9:00pm
Bittersweet Golf Course | 875 Almond Road
MONTHLY MIXER – 6/14
Grab your friends as our popular monthly mixers have been extended through July!
NEW summer location: Gurnee Community Church | 4555 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL. 60031
As summer begins, let’s celebrate with an old-fashioned picnic, indoors of course! Lunch will include fried chicken, potato salad, vegetable and fruit trays, and dessert. Following lunch, we’ll play “Name That Tune” with singer and piano player, Robb Pedraza.
Friday, June 14 – 11:30am-1:00pm
*Doors open: 11:00am/lunch service begins at 11:30am
Registration deadline: 6/10
SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Our Sounds of Summer concert series begins this month! See below for our upcoming June concerts:
June 13: Sounds of Summer Evening Concert – “90s Pop Nation” at Viking Park
(7:00-8:30pm)
June 18: Sounds of Summer Children’s Series: “Mary Macaroni” at Viking Park
(10:30-11:15am)
* We’re proud to partner with our friends at Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry.
Forest Orthodontics & Pediatrics’ SMILE Ice Cream Truck will be onsite! The team will be serving up FREE, sweet treats to guests (while supplies last)!
June 27: Sounds of Summer Evening Concert – “Radio Gaga” at Viking Park
(7:00-8:30pm)
*thank you to our sponsor, Old National Bank, for making this event possible!
Special thank you to the Gurnee Exchange Club, who will be onsite for our evening concerts selling concessions!
DEI CORNER – PRIDE MONTH
As we welcome the month of June, we also welcome Pride Month, a time to celebrate, remember, and continue the progress toward equality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. Here at the Gurnee Park District, where the heart of our mission lies in fostering a welcoming environment for all members of our community, we embrace the significance of this month by reflecting on its origins and celebrating its importance.
PARK HIGHLIGHT – SHAW PARK
Head on over to the east side of Gurnee, just past Route 41, down Belle Plaine Avenue, and you will find…Shaw Park!
Tis’ the season to get outside, and Shaw Park is a great place to do just that! Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood near Spaulding School, Shaw Park is another one of Gurnee Park District’s finest locations. The park boasts an inviting playground for all ages, plenty of shade from mature trees, as well as a wooded walking path. If you’re looking to get in some extra steps, hop on over to the “Boulevard View Trail,” which connects to the park for an extra ¾ mile walking adventure.
Did you know? In 2018, the park received a makeover to its playground structures, including new slides, climbing features, a merry-go-round, a swing set, and a tot lot. In addition to plenty of new and exciting play features, our Parks Teams also added a large shade sail or kite, making picnics at the park the perfect summer activity!
UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS
Mark your calendars for MORE fun throughout the summer!
Looking for a FUN and REWARDING job? We’re hiring!
Available positions include:
Business Services Specialist (FT)
Facility Maintenance I & II (FT & PT)
FitNation Childcare (PT)
Fitness Attendant (PT)
Group Exercise Instructor (PT)
Park Ambassador (PT)
Personal Trainer (PT)
Special Events Coordinator (PT)
Have a great month! We look forward to seeing you out and about at Gurnee Park District!
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Leo Leathers Park (Buckingham Way and Manor Lane, Mundelein, IL)!
View map location here!
Directions/Walk Details: The park is located near Route 60/83 & Route 176 in Mundelein. The official address on Google is Buckingham Way and Manor Lane. From the Walgreens on the corner of 60/83 and Route 176 take Route 176 EAST about a mile to Barnhill Drive. Turn Right then turn right on Buckingham. The park will be on your left. 1-mile paved loop to Mundelein High School & back then another 1-mile paved path to the water tower on 60/83 and back for a total of 2 miles. Kind of hilly. Pets allowed. No restrooms. Overflow parking is on the street.
Not a Walking Club member? Join for FREE today!
Join your friends for a night at the pool!
Friday, June 7
7:30-9:30pm
Ages 11-14
$14 pre-registration / $16 at the door
*registration includes a pizza slice meal
Register today!
Calling all Pickleball enthusiasts! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting to “dink” and “slam”, get ready to unleash your skills & compete against fellow pickleball enthusiasts at our upcoming Pickleball Tournament!
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: O’Plaine Community Park
Fee: $65 (one registration per team of 2)
This men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles tournament is designed for adults ages 18+. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Once registered, email shirt sizes for you and your teammate to Chris Poole.
*Bring your own paddle and plenty of enthusiasm!
Take a swing and secure your spot TODAY!
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Leo Leathers Park in Mundelein!
View map location here!
Directions/Walk Details: The park is near Route 60/83 & Route 176 in Mundelein. The official address on Google is Buckingham Way and Manor Lane. From the Walgreens on the corner of 60/83 and Route 176 take Route 176 EAST about a mile to Barnhill Drive and turn right. Then, turn right on Buckingham. The park will be on your left. 1-mile paved loop to Mundelein High School & back then another 1-mile paved path to the water tower on 60/83 and back for a total of 2 miles. Kind of hilly. Pets allowed. No restrooms. Overflow parking is on the street.
Not a Walking Club member? Join for FREE today!
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Northwestern/Lake Forest Hospital (1000 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL)!
View map location here!
Directions/Walk Details: Park in parking lot #10 which is closest to Route 41 & Deerpath. Nice 2-mile walk around the perimeter of the grounds of the hospital. Mostly flat. ½ paved, ½ Crushed Rock. Not much shade. Not sure if pets are welcome. Restrooms, snack bar, and gift shop are inside the hospital.
Not a Walking Club member? Join for FREE today!
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Independence Grove Forest Preserve (16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL)!
View map location here!
Directions/Walk Details: They are 2 primary trails. One is paved, one is gravel. Both go around the lake. It’s roughly 2.5 miles with some gently rolling hills and almost no shade. We’ll meet at the usual picnic shelter. Once you enter, go to the LEFT and head all the way to the end to the parking lot. Note, they will check your ID at the gate. Entry is free for Lake County residents but you will need your ID to show you live in Lake County. Sorry, NO PETS allowed.
Not a Walking Club member? Join for FREE today!
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Operations & Public Safety Facility/Fourth Lake Forest Preserve (19808 W. Grand Avenue, Lindenhurst, IL)!
View map location here!
Directions/Walk Details: Take Grand Avenue West from Gurnee, cross Route 45, about a mile down the road the maintenance facility will be on the right. We’ll meet there. Mostly gravel with a small bit paved. We’ll walk and then return. Start to Grand Avenue = 1 mile (2-mile round trip). Start to Rollins = 2.5 miles (5-mile round trip). For those really adventurous, under Rollins is the back side of Rollins Savannah and there is a 1-mile loop you can also take. Mostly flat. Pets allowed. Only about half is shaded. No restrooms.
Not a Walking Club member? Join for FREE today!
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Grant Woods Forest Preserve (25405 W. Monaville Road, Ingleside, IL)!
View map location here!
Directions/Walk Details: This is a mostly flat gravel path. Almost no shade. There will be 2 options for walking. 1st, a simple loop which is 1.89 miles. There is a side trail to Old Grand which will bring a nice walk to 2.28 miles. Or, walk from Monaville Road South to Rollins and then return. On the return hit the other side of the loop (mentioned above) to make it a 3-mile walk. Pets allowed.
Not a Walking Club member? Join for FREE today!
Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve (15615 W. Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, IL)!
View map location here!
Directions/Walk Details: This is at the corner of Route 41 & Wadsworth. The parking lot is behind The Shanty and is accessed off of Wadsworth Road. Hard packed gravel. Some shade. Parking lot with access to the Des Plaines River Trail. We’ll head SOUTH. One loop is 1.5 miles and there is a longer loop which runs along the river and is closer to 2.5 miles. Mostly flat. Pets welcome. Port-a pottie by the parking lot.
Not a Walking Club member? Join for FREE today!
900 N Hunt Club Rd
