Dear Residents, It looks like winter has come to an end. Yeah! At the time I am writing this letter Spring is starting to Spring. Aside from a few April showers, the grass is turning green, blossoms on the trees are starting to pop, and many annual flowers are in bloom. As the days continue [...]
January 25, 2022 Meeting Cancellation The regularly scheduled Board Meeting of the Wauconda Park District for Tuesday, January 25, 2022 has been cancelled. The Wauconda Park District’s next scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Wauconda Park District Community Center, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda, IL. For more [...]
November 12, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wauconda Park District Prepares Purchase of Marina Property On November 9th the Wauconda Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved and executed a sales contract to buy the property at 231 East Liberty Street, Wauconda, Illinois, known as the location of Wauconda Boat. With the sales contract executed, the [...]
The Wauconda Park District announces the retirement of long-time Executive Director Nancy Burton after 25 years of service. Burton came to the Park District from the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce in 1996. Prior to coming to Wauconda she worked at the Mundelein Park District for 10 years. Burton has seen the District and the community [...]
Saturday, July 17 - Kids Tri Sunday, July 18 - Adult - Olympian, Sprint, and 2/3rd Tri (skip the swim) Event. Volunteers are needed. Call our office 847-526-3610 for more information or check tabs at the top of our homepage.
In anticipation of the fireworks celebration, Clarke will be spraying for mosquitos, in Cook Park, on July 3rd between 12:00am - 1:00pm.
We have been made aware of recent cases regarding a skin irritation after swimming in Bangs Lake, including at Phil’s Beach. This is commonly referred to as Swimmer’s Itch, which is a condition that is not contagious and is common in lakes, ponds, and oceans. It is advised when swimming in all natural bodies of [...]
We have been made aware of recent cases regarding a skin irritation after swimming in Bangs Lake, and at Phil’s Beach. Commonly referred to as Swimmers itch. While this condition is not contagious, it is common in lakes, ponds and oceans. When swimming in all natural bodies of water please follow the CDC recommendations. If [...]
On May 11, the Wauconda Park District recognized Commissioners Eileen Geary and Wanda Kadlec. After more than 39 years of service between them Wanda (28) and Eileen (14) they have stepped down from the Park District Board. Executive Director Burton stated “these two individuals exemplified the meaning of public service. Their goal has always been [...]
