Dear Residents, At the time that I am writing this letter we have had a pretty mild winter to say the least. This past week we had our first significant snowfall, which I know many of you were happy about so that you could finally get outside and enjoy your favorite winter activities. While there [...]
Dear Residents, I am writing this message a few weeks before Thanksgiving, so I wanted to start off by wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday season. Over the next few months, I hope that you can reconnect with family and friends. What better way to do this than by visiting one of our [...]
Petition Packets Available for Wauconda Park District Commissioner Election On April 1, 2025, there will be a Consolidated Election for the position of Wauconda Park District Commissioner. Three seats will be up for election. Two of the seats will be for a full term of four (4) years and one seat will be for a [...]
Dear Residents, New Staff – In early May, the Park District hired two new Recreation Supervisors. Zach Miller joined our team as the Aquatics Supervisor and will also oversee teen, adult activities, and trips. Zach comes to the District with ten years of experience at the Arlington Heights Park District, starting off as a swim [...]
Know Before You Go When: Thursday, June 27- 5:00 pm –10:00 pm Friday, June 28- 5:00 pm –12:00 am Saturday, June 29- 12:00 pm –12:00 am Sunday, June 30- 12:00 pm –9:00 pm See the Wauconda Fest Facebook Page for more detailed information. Security – The safety of Fest attendees is of the utmost importance [...]
Program guides are scheduled to arrive the week March 11, until then go ahead and take a peek and what's coming up! https://www.waucondaparks.com/programs/program-guide/
The Wauconda Park District checks only the ice conditions at the Beach Park (121 Murphy Street) ice rink (on Bangs Lake). There are flags on the As We Grow Preschool building indicating if the rink is open or closed. Red means the ice is not safe to skate on. Green means the ice has reached [...]
Dear Residents, It has been an exciting few months since my last Director’s Message. I know it is hard to believe, but the holidays will soon be upon us. Believe it or not, plans have already begun for Wauconda Fest 2024 in June and the Annual Triathlons in July. Keep an eye out for early [...]
Our winter program guide is scheduled to be available around December 7 - earlier if you want to view it on our website. Resident registration begins December 15. Non-resident registration begins December 22. Our classes begin January 8, 2024.
Fall 2023 program guides are out! If you don't receive a printed copy in your mailbox, you can pick one up at our Community Center or view it here...https://www.waucondaparks.com/.../Fall-2023-program-guide... Resident registration: Monday, August 21 Non-resident registration: Monday, August 28 Classes begin: Monday, September 11
