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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 [...]

View our 2021 Summer Program Guide now!  Resident registration begins Monday, May 10. Non-resident registration begins Monday, May 17. In person at the Community Center (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm), or on our website REGISTRATION tab.

Wauconda Park District Board Meeting Cancelled The regularly scheduled meeting of the Wauconda Park District Board of Commissioners for Tuesday, January 26, 2021 has been cancelled.  The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  The meeting will be held at the Wauconda Park District Community Center located at 600 N. [...]