Summer Program Guide
Summer registration opens Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00am!
Step up to the plate! T-Ball and Lil’ Sluggers leagues begin June 8 for ages 4-7
Help us beautify our parks by volunteering for our upcoming Park Beautification Day!
Saturday, May 16
9:00-10:30am
Thanks for braving the chill and joining us for last Saturday’s Bonfire & Brews: Food Truck Frenzy!
We had a great time catching up by the fire, listening to Dave & Taro, enjoying delicious food and drinks, and hitting bullseyes with @officialaxelegends!
Special thank you to our event partners, @villageofgurnee, @villageofgurneechamberofcommerce and Exchange Club of Gurnee for helping make this event such a success.
We hope to see everyone back this fall for our next Bonfire & Brews event – stay tuned for more details to come!
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Celebrating the teachers who make every day feel like a big hug ✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the heart of Growing Tree Preschool! Is your little one ready to join us next year for the 2026/2027 school year – enroll today! #growingtreepreschool #gurneeil #hug #preschool #teacherappreciationweek
Step up to the plate and join our men`s softball league (18+)!
League play will take place Tuesday nights at Viking Park!
May 19 – July 21
Viking Park
(link in BIO)
📸: 2025 Men`s Softball League Champions
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☀️ Summer is almost here, and Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center is getting ready for another season of slides, splashes, and sunny days!
Season passes are on sale now…lock in your summer fun before rates increase on 6/1 (link in BIO)!
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Our Director of Parks & Planning is back again for Spring ASMR. 🌸 Comment your favorite part! #gurneeparkdistrict #springasmr #asmr #natureasmr #publicasmr
🔥 TONIGHT (5/2) Bonfire & Brews: Food Truck Frenzy at Viking Park! 🔥
We can`t wait to see you there!
Event Details:
Saturday, May 2
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Viking Park | 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee
21+
Free entry! (Food & drinks available for purchase)
Food Trucks:
@kurbsidepizza – Fresh woodfired pizza
@nooniestreatz – Funnel cakes & hot chocolate
@supremefries_more – Loaded fries with delicious toppings
Genesis Taco – tacos, burritos, and more
Drinks by The Exchange Club of Gurnee – Beer, wine, & hard seltzers
Live Music – Dave & Taro
Axe Throwing & Archery – @officialaxelegends
This event is brought to you in partnership with @villageofgurnee @villageofgurneechamberofcommerce and Gurnee Park District.
See you soon!
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Your Summer Guide to FUN is here!
Take a look inside our 2026 Summer Program Guide and start planning today (link in BIO)!
Highlights include:
🌳 Summer Special Event lineup
🏊 Summer Swim Lessons
🩰 Summer Dance and Theatre Camps
🌊 Summer Aquatic Center Events & Promos
and MORE!
Summer registration opens Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00am!
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Need a night out with friends? We`ve got you covered! 🔥
Bonfire & Brews: Food Truck Frenzy is THIS Saturday, May 2 at Viking Park!
With delicious foods, cold drinks, live music from Dave & Taro and even a chance to try your hand at axe throwing & archery with @officialaxelegends, it`s shaping up to be another unforgettable night!
We can`t wait to see you there!
Event Details:
Saturday, May 2
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Viking Park | 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee
21+
Free entry! (Food & drinks available for purchase)
Food Trucks:
@kurbsidepizza – Fresh woodfired pizza
@nooniestreatz – Funnel cakes & hot chocolate
@supremefries_more – Loaded fries with delicious toppings
Genesis Taco – tacos, burritos, and more
Drinks by The Exchange Club of Gurnee – Beer, wine, & hard seltzers
Sound good? Let us know you`re coming by "liking" our post!
This event is brought to you in partnership with @villageofgurnee @villageofgurneechamberofcommerce and Gurnee Park District.
See you soon!
#GurneeParkDistrict #GurneeIL #BonfireandBrews #Spring
Help us beautify our parks by volunteering at our upcoming Park Beautification Day!
Saturday, May 16
9:00-10:30am
Park locations include:
Hunt Club Park – 900 North Hunt Club Road
Vicki Paddock Park – O’Plaine Rd. & Russell Avenue
Ravinia Park – 920 Ravinia Drive
Viking Park – 4374 Old Grand Avenue
All ages welcome! Grab your family members, friends, or co-workers, and sign up today (link in BIO)!
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Only 1️⃣ more month until opening day makes a SPLASH 🌊 Are YOU ready?
Opening Weekend Hours:
☀️OPENING DAY: Saturday, May 23 – 12:00am – 7:00pm*
*11:00am-12:00pm pass holder entry only
☀️Sunday, May 24 – 12:00am – 7:00pm*
*11:00am-12:00pm pass holder entry only
☀️MEMORIAL DAY: Monday, May 25 – 11:00am – 7:00pm*
*10:00am-11:00pm pass holder entry only
Purchase your season pass today – rates increase 5/31 (link in BIO)!
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🌳Growing Tree Preschool Arbor Day Celebration 2026 🌳
What a tree-mendous morning it was to celebrate Arbor Day! This year, our students from both our Hunt Club and Viking Park classrooms gathered to plant 2 NEW oak trees at the newly opened Jim Goshorn Park.
Between storytime with Executive Director Mr. Mike, singing the “Plant a Tree” song, and helping Miss Katie the Plant Lady and Mr. Greyson the Tree Guy plant two new trees, the morning was packed with learning, smiles, and a chance to explore the new playground!
Special thank you to our amazing teachers and staff for making this another memorable event for our students and guests!
#GurneeParkDistrict #GurneeIL #GrowingTreePreschool #ArborDay2026 #ArborDay #IllinoisAssociationofParkDistricts #ParksandRecreation #Preschool
Ready to play?? The NEW Jim Goshorn Park at Hunt Club Park (900 N. Hunt Club Road) is now OPEN! As you can see, a lot of work went into creating this amazing space, and we can’t wait for you to experience it! Take advantage of today’s beautiful weather and stop by!
Join us on Saturday, May 16 at 11:30 am as we unveil the new playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate the renaming of this beloved space in honor of our former Board President and park neighbor, Jim Goshorn. Jim passed away in spring 2025, but he will forever remain in our hearts, and now as part of the Gurnee Park District park system. We look forward to seeing you there for what is sure to be another memorable event!
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