Waukegan Park District

Parks and Recreation

Waukegan Park District offers fun activities for all ages, and all activities for Northern Lake County.

Description

Welcome to Waukegan Park District!

The Waukegan Park District has 47 properties and control of 720 acres of land, which include the 18-hole Bonnie Brook and the 9-hole Greenshire golf courses. Other park resources include a bird sanctuary, nature preserve and a greenhouse. The District operates recreation centers, Belvidere Recreation Center and the Community Recreation Center leased by The Boys & Girls Club of Lake County and the Field House Sports and Fitness Center at Hinkston Park, the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, an outdoor swimming pool (Howard E. Ganster), the Waukegan History Museum, 1 rental hall (Jane Addams Center), 15 ball diamonds, 6 soccer fields, 13 tennis courts, 12 picnic areas, 7 picnic shelters, 32 playgrounds, 14 basketball courts, 1 skate park, and 1 BMX track.

The Park District is approximately coterminous with the City of Waukegan north of Tenth Street. The Park District also includes most of the Waukegan Township and portions of Benton, Warren, Newport, and Libertyville Townships, and portions of Beach Park and Gurnee Villages. The Park District boundaries encompass approximately 21 square miles.

The District provides a full range of activities and services year round. Major recreation programs include athletics, music, visual arts, dance, drama, day camps, fitness, preschools, outdoor recreation, trips, and special events. Programs and services are also provided for special populations such as, senior citizens and the handicapped. The District sponsors the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus and the Bowen Park Theatre Company and the Bowen Park Opera Company.

The District is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA).

Parks and Recreation

Facilities Parks Athletic Facilities Recreation Centers Community Gardens Trails Wildlife Sanctuaries Golf Course Service Child Care Activities Classes Senior Services Adult Sports After School Programs Aquatics Basketball Leagues Dance Classes Day Trips Dog Programs Karate Personnel Training Swimming Tae Kwon Do Teen Programs Volleyball Leagues Yoga Youth Programs Youth Sports

Features Swimming Pool Weight Equipment Climbing Wall Running Track Game Room Batting Cages

General

Convenience Open Late Open Early Open Weekends Onsite Service Assurances Licensed Certified Registered Insured References Available Services Tours

Payment Options Cash Personal Checks Debit Cards Visa Mastercard American Express Discover Language Spanish Speaking Details Associations: Chamber of Commerce Assurances: First Aid Trained Assurances: Over 50 Years Experience Facilities: Athletic Fields Facilities: Basketball Court Facilities: Campgrounds Facilities: Lake Facilities: Museums Facilities: Picnic Grounds Facilities: Swimming Pool Facilities: Theater Service Options: Handicap Accessible

Hours

Monday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday	closed

Service Area

Serving: Waukegan IL, Lake County IL, Far North Suburbs, Chicago, IL (Metro)

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