Facilities
Phil’s Beach
Marinas
The first business day in April.
Yes, staff will ask for proof of the Beach Park Marina slip.
The Marine Patrol Unit for the Wauconda Police Department does the inspection on the lake.
May 1 through October 15.
Community Center
In an emergency you can leave your car parked in the lot, but you must call the office at 847-526-3610 to inform the Executive Director of the reason.
Parking Passes
Fitness First
14 years old and in High School.
A parent or legal guardian needs to sign the waiver each time a fitness/open gym pass is renewed, or a daily pass is purchased.
Registration Process
Resident Boundaries
A resident of Wauconda Park District is anyone who resides within the boundaries of the Village of Wauconda. This does not include Unincorporated Wauconda. If you are uncertain of your status, you can check your property tax bill to see what park district you pay taxes to. If the Wauconda Park District is not listed specifically, you are not considered a resident of the Wauconda Park District.
This is a program that allows non-residents to pay a fee (equal to what their tax payment to the Park District would be if they were Wauconda Residents, based on their property tax) to gain resident status for one year.
Scholarships are available for a number of different programs run by the Park District. We only provide scholarship opportunities to residents of the Wauconda Park District.
How do I create an account?
After creating your account please check your email and confirm. Once this is done, you’ll be able to log in to your account with your username and password.
Call the office at (847) 526-3610 for assistance in resetting your account. Please do not create a new user account as it creates duplicates in the system.
Funding
Foundation
The Wauconda Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that supports programs and services of the Wauconda Park District. The Foundation works closely with District staff to develop projects that will enhance the District’s programs and services. The Foundation hosts 2-3 fundraising events annually.
Taxes
Grants
When the District is considering a large improvement, development, or rehabilitation of a park or facility the District will explore different grant opportunities.
The District has been successful in the past in its efforts to obtain grant funding for various projects. The following are some examples of Grants the District has most recently received.
2019 OSLAD Grant Phils Beach – This Open Space Land and Development Grant is a matching grant administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The District received $400,000 in matching funds for this project. This grant helped with the redevelopment of Phil’s Beach. Improvements included a splash pad, expanded beach front, the purchase of inflatable play amenities for the deep water, and the construction of a bath house and concession/guard office.
2023 OSLAD Grant Osage Park – This Open Space Land and Development Grant is a matching grant administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The District received $473,500 in matching funds for this project. This work is planned to begin in the Fall of 2023 and includes resurfacing of the tennis courts, the addition of two pickle ball courts, the resurfacing of the basketball courts to include a basketball court and futsal court, fitness stations, and improved accessibility.
Programs
Preschool
Students in our 3 and 4 year old Preschool classes must be potty-trained before the first day of class. Students in our 2 year old program do not need to be potty-trained. Staff will not change a student who has an incident, parent/guardian will be called to assist.
2-Year-Old program ratio is ⅙ .
3-Year-Old & 4-Year-Old program ratio is ⅛.
Yes, we lock our Preschool doors during class time.
Camp
No cell phones or tablets are allowed at camp. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Only if your child can be at camp by our designated departure time for the field trip. After that we do not have staff to supervise your child.
We do not offer changes in schedule or refunds once the session has been paid for in full.
Campers must be responsible for their own money on field trips or when purchasing concessions at Phil’s Beach. You can add money to your household for your child to purchase concessions at Phil’s Beach so they do not have to have money in hand.
We do not offer changes in schedule or refunds once the session has been paid for in full. Changes can be made before full payment if there is room in the program.
Parks
All park locations can be viewed here.
Call the Park District main office at 847-526-3610.
