NOW OPEN - Spa / Whirlpool at FitNation Gurnee on Nations Drive

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Spa / WhirlpoolWe are happy to announce that our spa / whirl pool at Nations Drive is open for use. This is effective immediately! We appreciate your continued patience and support. Additional facility updates are provided below. Saunas / Steam RoomsOpen for use to all our guests and members. KidNation / ChildcareOur childcare room w...

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Pollinator Week Is This Week! Learn More About Gurnee's Pollinator Garden At O'Plaine Community Park.

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Did you know that the week of June 21st-27th is recognized as "Pollinator Week?" During this week, many avid gardeners, beekeepers, wildlife conservationists and more celebrate the services that pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, and beetles provide to our environment! These pollinators are an influential part of our livelihood, as...

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Saunas and Steam Rooms OPEN Saturday, June 19 at FitNation on Nations Drive

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We are happy to announce that our saunas and steam rooms will reopen tomorrow, June 19 at 7:00am. Due to maintenance, the spa/whirlpool remains closed. Once completed, additional communication will be sent. Our childcare room will also re-open once we have secured adequate staffing. We anticipate KidNation reopening no later than the end of June. W...

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Summer Camp in Gurnee

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Summer Camp builds confidence and independence and allows children to meet lifelong friends. Plan to attend summer camp, right here in Gurnee! Why choose the Gurnee Park District for your child's summer camp?  The key to an amazing summer at the Gurnee Park District is our dedicated and talented camp staff. Gurnee Park District's number one pr...

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Message From Executive Director, Susie Kuruvilla | Gurnee Park District and Phase 5

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As you may know, the State of Illinois has entered into Phase 5 for COVID 19 mitigations. This is a very important milestone for Gurnee Park District and one that I hope we can celebrate together. As we do so, I wanted to take a moment to recognize you for all of your patience and understanding with the many changes we experienced as a community. F...

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Message From Executive Director, Susie Kuruvilla | FitNation and Phase 5

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As you may know, the State of Illinois has entered into Phase 5 for COVID 19 mitigations. This is a very important milestone for FitNation and one that I hope we can celebrate together. As we do so, I wanted to take a moment to recognize you for all of your patience and understanding with the many changes we experienced at FitNation. From a complet...

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NEW Cricket Field to Open in Gurnee on June 12, 2021 with Ribbon Cutting Event.

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On June 12, you're invited to celebrate the opening of a new athletic field … CRICKET! Festivities will begin at 10:00 am. "We're excited to bring the game of Cricket to Gurnee," Executive Director, Susie Kuruvilla  Never heard of the sport of Cricket? Never played? No problem! Ribbon Cutting Event will include demonstrations from members...

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Gurnee Days Weekend Announced. Join Gurnee Park District and Village of Gurnee August 7-August 8, 2021

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Gurnee Park District and the Village of Gurnee are proud to announce the decision to move forward with a modified Gurnee Days Weekend, Saturday and Sunday. August 7-8, 2021. While details are still pending, officials have confirmed that Saturday evening concert and fireworks, Sunday parade (themed The Great Outdoors), car show, food booths and Exch...

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Summer events in Gurnee. FREE and low cost summer fun for the entire family!

Summer events at Gurnee Park District

As restrictions due to the pandemic continue to improve, Gurnee Park District is proud to provide a variety of low cost / no cost events for the Gurnee community this summer.  FREE Youth Fishing Derby  See how many fish you can catch at the Youth Fishing Derby! Connect with the great outdoors and fish during open park hours. From Jun...

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Get ready Gurnee! The Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center opens May 29!

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Gurnee, we know you're ready to jump in and swim at your local pool all summer long! Here are a few ways to make the most out of your summer at the Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center. Plan a pool day with friends   Family visiting from out of town? Baby-sitting for a friend? Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center offers $12 online day passes. Day passe...

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Summer Message From Gurnee Park District Executive Director, Susie Kuruvilla

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All of us here at the Gurnee Park District are very excited to welcome summer and the prospects of more socially safe activities in our parks and community centers and more importantly seeing our community out and about once again. Fortunately, this summer, many of our programs will be offered in formats similar to pre-covid while honoring the miti...

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Pups and your Gurnee parks. Best dog walking parks and paths in Gurnee.

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Your pet enjoys the parks as much as we do! It is finally beautiful outside and even our favorite four-legged friends want to get out and have some fun. As the temperatures get warmer and our parks get busier, it is important to remember to be courteous of other park goers. Remember that even though a dog may be well-behaved and friendly, not all p...

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Mud Free Playgrounds and Walking Trail or Path Options in Gurnee and Lake County. Get Out and GO GURNEE!

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So many ways to explore Gurnee and Lake County.  Here are a few playgrounds and walking trails to visit this spring or summer. How many will you get to?  Mud Free Playgrounds In Gurnee Keep the dirt away by choosing to play at one of our mud free playgrounds. The Gurnee parks listed provide amenities other than playgrounds including ...

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Gurnee Park District Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 10th Consecutive Year

Gurnee Park District is pleased to announce that it has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada's (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.  The award represents a significant achievement by a government entity and is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. In order to recei...

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Prepare for 2021 – 2022 Preschool. Attend an upcoming open house with Growing Tree Preschool in Gurnee.

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Find the perfect Preschool fit for your family. From full day to half day and extended care, Growing Tree Preschool looks forward to educating children ages 2 to 4 in a play-based, creative, safe and nurturing atmosphere. Learn more and start at Growing Tree Preschool today! Two open houses are available for families to make an appointmen...

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Summer Camp in Gurnee. Safe, FUN and Affordable!

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Attend Gurnee Park District summer camp at Viking Park and Hunt Club Park. Summer camp in Gurnee is safe, FUN and affordable. This year, families are able to select and sign-up for 5 sessions of camp. To align with local school schedules, sessions offer one or two week options. Limited space is available to adhere to social distancing guidelines se...

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Spring Walking Trails in Gurnee. Avoid the mud, enjoy nature and keep moving!

Four spring walking paths to enjoy in Gurnee this spring.

Walking. It is the easiest form of exercise all ages and ability levels can accomplish. And now, more than ever before, the Gurnee community has taken advantage of our parks and walking paths through our walking initiative, GO GURNEE. The GO GURNEE movement encourages community members to commit to walking 30 minutes a day. Alre...

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Spring 2021, New Beginnings

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2021 is truly a new beginning and this spring we're looking forward to FUN within our facilities, parks and programs. Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan provides more flexibility for fitness, parks and recreation. We are happy to announce that the fitness center at Hunt Club Community Center opened  March 8th, allowing members who frequ...

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Spend Your Summer at Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center in Gurnee

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We know you're ready to jump in and swim! This summer might look a little different, but we're excited to reopen our pool with additional safety protocols that align with state and IDPH guidelines. Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center's opening day is Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 29.  All Amenities Available No closures here! All H...

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Spring Soccer and Safety Protocols

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Spring Soccer in Gurnee. Learn about new safety protocols and plan to play this April! Gurnee Park District looks forward to kicking it with another spring soccer season! 4 to 10 year old athletes can a join a team and learn the game in a safe environment. The spring 2021 season will start the week of Monday, April 5th end Saturday, June 12th, incl...

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