January 2022
Registration deadline is 3 days in advance
of program date unless noted otherwise
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
By now you should have received your Winter Spring Activity Guide in the mail. Programs begin the week of January 10 and your timely registration can make or break a class. Most classes in the guide require minimum enrollment at least 3 days prior to the start of the program.

Digital Guide How To
  • The digital guide is updated weekly, as needed, with any program or event updates
  • Link directly to online registration by clicking on the program code
  • For questions about programs or events within the guide, click on the 'i' icon for direct link to crystallakeparks.org or email address of staff contact
  • Some programs and events are highlighted with photo slideshows or video links
Special Events
Snow What! Let's Putt
Chili Open
Snow Volleyball Tournament
Snowbird Softball Tournament
Puzzle Palooza
Ice Princess Ball
Mother/Daughter Tea
Out of This World Mother/Son Date Night

Program Areas
Nature
History at Colonel Palmer House
Tot Programs
Youth Athletics
Martial Arts
Tennis & Pickleball at The Racket Club
Fitness & Yoga
Adult Trips
Adult Variety
  • Adult Sip & Paint
  • Watercolor
  • Dog Obedience
  • Dating Coach for Women
  • The French Press
  • Pioneering Life Crafts
  • Birdhouse Gourd
Youth Variety
  • Kids Paint
  • Magic Class
  • Kids Yoga
  • Slimeology Lab
  • Chess Scholars
  • Babysitting
  • Baton
  • Self Esteem and Leadership
  • Performance Theater Production of Matilda Jr
  • E-Sport Gaming League

Facility and Park Information
Main Beach Pavilion
Picnic Reservations
Facility Rentals
Barlina House Preschool
Grand Oaks Active Adult Center
Lippold Family Golf Center
Colonel Palmer House
The Nature Center
Parks and Playgrounds
Hound Town Dog Park
Program Highlights
Fitness and Yoga
Work outs boost your energy and put you in a positive mood! It's time to feel better about YOU.

Classes start week of January 10! Our 10 Punch Fitness Pass allows you to choose your own fitness program according to your schedule. Class schedule and punch pass info on pages 48-51 of the digital guide

NEW classes including:
POUND
Fightilates
Restorative Yoga
Refit
Plyo-Flow
and your continuing favorites:
Zumba
Zumba Toning
Zumba Gold
Bodypower
Yoga
Barre Fitness
Kundalina Yoga
Sit, Stand, Swing
please note: photo is from 2019 season. 2022 program will follow mask mandates in effect at the time of the program.
4th-6th Grade Boys
Basketball League
We are excited to announce a NEW format for the program formerly known as Boys Afterschool Basketball. This league is open to all D47 4th-6th grade boys and practice begins Jan 11 or 12. Practice is held at their respective schools during the week and teams will play games on Sundays at CL Central High School.
Upcoming Special Events
NEW!
We've combined 4 great events, added food trucks and music to make your day a great experience!
Sat, Feb 19, all day
  • Snowbird Softball 16" Tourney
  • Snow Volleyball Tournament
  • Snow What! Let's Putt Family Golf Event
  • Chili Open Golf Classic
Ice Princesses!
Grab your favorite prince and enjoy a night of dancing, crafting and eating!
Fri, Feb 4 and Sat, Feb 5, 6:30-8:30 pm at Grand Oaks,
$20/$26 per person, $10 each additional daughter
Ages 5-12, register by Jan 21
Don't worry, Moms! Your date night with your special guy is scheduled for Apr 30.
Seasonal Info
SLEDDING
Veteran Acres, Route 176 & Walkup Road
Amenities: Lighted sledding areas (4-9 PM), restrooms and shelters

ICE HOCKEY AND ICE SKATING
Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive
Amenities: Park open dawn-dusk, Lighted skating areas (lights are on 4-9 PM), restrooms available after 9 am
West Beach, 2330 Lake Avenue
Amenities: Park open dawn-dusk, Lighted skating areas (lights are on 4-9 PM), NO restroom
please note: Both Main Beach and West Beach ice rinks are not open yet this season, due to lack of ice. Onsite status will be determined by flag color. Green flags mean the ice rink is open, and red means closed.
Hockey goals are set up at Main and West once the ice is cleared.
Benches and skate mats are available at Main Beach once the rink is cleared.
Please note: we do not keep separate rink areas for free skate and ice hockey, but skaters tend to section it off on their own into hockey and free skate area
Reservations begin Tu, Jan 4, beginning at 8:30 am, in-person at the Crystal Lake Park District Admin. Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.
Save your date for a 2022 Picnic Reservation!
• Reservations made first come, first served in numerical order.
• Number cards will be hanging on the entrance door located on the parking lot side of the Admin Office
• Have a couple dates to choose from in case your date has been taken.
• Complete the 'Facility Rental Agreement' (see button) and bring it with you to the Admin. Office
NOTICE!
The Nature Center is closed for building modifications.
Programs will take place at another facility and participants will be notified in advance of location. Thank you for your patience!
Did You Say Yes or Know Someone Who Did?
We have the perfect venue for your special occasion! Call for dates and rates today!
BACK IN TIME-A THEN & NOW MEMORY
Sledding at Veteran Acres
Toboggan Run at Veteran Acres-1970's
Sledding at Veteran Acres-2020