Make your child’s Christmas extra special with a call from Santa (children ages 3-6) December 3rd & 4th.
Parents, it is time to pick up your Santa Calling form at the Belvidere Recreation Center, the Field House Sports and Fitness Center, the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, or you may download it here. [English Form] [Spanish Form] [read more]

Milk & Cookies with Santa - December 13, 2008
Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon this Christmas Holiday.  We will share Santa’s favorite snack of milk and cookies, as well as have a visit from Old Saint Nick himself!  Each child will receive a Christmas coloring book and crayons. [read more]

“Do It Yourself” Messiah at the Genesee Theatre, December 20th
Everyone is welcome to participate in this traditional sing along, the “Do It Yourself” Messiah will be held on December 20, 2008, 7 pm at the historic Genesee Theatre. [read more]

Moody’s Assigns A1 Rating to Waukegan Park District
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an A 1 rating to the Waukegan Park District’s (IL) $8.5 million General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2008B. [read more]

Construction of Sports Complex Starting
Work to begin on Outdoor Sports Complex. Bids are being sought for Phase 1. The Phase 1 work includes temporary construction entrances, site construction fencing, tree relocation, establishment of a temporary tree nursery for future transplanting and tree removal at the site, 3650 N. Green Bay Road, Waukegan. Work shall commence after January 1, 2009. [read more]

Waukegan Park District Plans Renovations at Bonnie Brook Clubhouse!
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Park District President, Wayne Motley, Receives Top Honors
Our own President of the Waukegan Park District Board of Commissioners and City Clerk,Wayne Motley,was just named Illinois Municipal Clerk of the Year.  He was selected to receive the prestigious Ilion Crabel Member of the Year Award from the Municipal Clerks of Illinois for 2008. [read more]

Park Commissioner Nominations Papers Available Monday, October 20, 2008.
There will be two positions on the ballot in April of 2009.  A six-year position currently held by Commissioner Terry Duffy and the six year position currently held by Commissioner Pat Foley.  Both incumbents Duffy and Foley have announced their intention to run for re-election to the park board.[read more]

10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge - January 1st 2009
New Year's Day You'll be "Freezin' for a Reason" as the Waukegan Park District and the City of Waukegan host the 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at the Waukegan Municipal Beach. [click to view flyer]

Winterfest - January 24, 2009
Belvidere Park from Noon - 3pm. Indoor/Outdoor Family Fun
Third annual mouth-watering "Super PIZZA" Cook off, exciting Children's games and crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides through the park, ice sculpting demonstration, yummy S' mores by the bonfire and much, much more. [click to view flyer]