November 2021
Registration deadline is 3 days in advance
of program date unless noted otherwise
News You Should Know
The month of November includes three opportunities for residents of the Crystal Lake Park District to provide input on playground renovation projects planned for 2022. Attendees will be able to review a variety of concept plans to provide input and ask questions. Information gathered at these meetings will be used to finalize the plans for each park.

Kamijima Park (1294 North Avenue, Crystal Lake)
Public Input Meeting:
Mon, Nov 8 at 7 pm, West Beach Building, 2330 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake

Lapins Park (6400 Scott Lane, Crystal Lake)
Public Input Meeting:
Tu, Nov 9 at 7 pm, Rotary Building at Veteran Acres, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake   
 
Brighton Oaks Park (9818 Ballard Rd, Crystal Lake)
Public Input Meeting:
Wed, Nov 10 at 7 pm, Admin. Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake

​Several possible layouts for the new playground will be presented at the meeting. These will also be posted on our website after the meeting, as well as, on the Crystal Lake Park District Facebook page. The options were prepared by several different equipment manufacturers and they all meet the budget and design guidelines that were established by the park district. Using your feedback, we will choose one of these options or we might end up with a layout that is a combination of elements from several options.
You can provide feedback in several ways:
Add a comment to our Facebook post about the project.
Please send your comments by November 15, 2021

For questions or more information, contact Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at aviger@crystallakeparks.org.
Spoerl Park
7610 Pingree Rd, Crystal Lake
Spoerl Park Pickleball Courts Closed for Season Nov 14
The six, dedicated Pickleball courts at Spoerl Park close for the season on Nov 14, 2021. Look for the courts to reopen in April 2022, weather permitting.

Looking for indoor Pickleball opportunities? Visit The Racket Club to find out more about Drop-In Pickleball and upcoming clinics.
Are you aware that the Crystal Lake Park District has an Active Adult Center (ages 55+)?
Grand Oaks Active Adult Center offers both drop-in free activities and fee-based programs. We would love to hear from area seniors about Crystal Lake Park District programs. Please take a moment to provide your input via a brief, online survey.
December Special Events
Luminaria Walk
Dec 1-Dec 3, 4:30-7:30 pm (walk the lit trail only, no activities)
Dec 4, 4:30-7:30 pm (walk the lit trail plus Campfires, Cookies, Encore Music Academy Carolers, Hot Cocoa and Candy Cane Forest)
Enjoy a beautiful stroll under the stars as we light a trail through Veteran Acres
FREE -family fun for all ages!
Registration NOT required, just stop in!
Trail entrance will begin at the Veteran Acres Picnic Shelter, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake
$1 per person/$5 max per family donation appreciated for future Nature Center programs
Kris Kringle Holiday Tea
Man of the early settlers in the Crystal Lake area were of German ancestry including Henrietta & Gustavus Palmer. Experience a holiday tea with historic German roots and traditions. Costumed staff will serve your tea luncheon in the festively decorated Colonel Palmer House. Suitable for all ages.
Choice of seating:
Sat, Dec 11, Noon-1:30 pm or 3-4:30 pm
Sun, Dec 12, Noon-1:30 pm or 3-4:30 pm
$29 res/$38 non-resident
Program Highlights
Group Fitness and Yoga-Sess 2
Looking to get fit this fall? The fall 2nd session of Crystal Lake Park District group fitness classes run now through Dec 17. Don't worry if your class choice has started, we have options for you!
  • Fitness 10 Punch Pass allows for flexibility-try a new type of fitness class. Punch pass may be used at Zumba, Zumba Toning, Plyo Flow, Restorative Yoga, Fit at 55, Pilates on the Mat and BodyPower.
  • All Inclusive Punch Pass is good for all fitness and yoga class (with the exception of 1 day workshops and 1 day special events)
  • Miss A Class Pass: don’t worry about missing a scheduled fitness class, ‘Miss A Class’ pass is always available from your instructor
Opportunities for Active Adults
Naperville Trolley Tour & Dinner
Following our delicious dinner at Francesca's Passaggio, we will embark on a fun 1 hour tour of some of the highly decorated homes in Naperville in a heated trolley! 
Registration deadline is Nov 14 (spaces permitting).
Th, Dec 2, 3:15-9 pm
transportation
$87 res/$113 non-res
see page 61 in the digital guide
Senior Holiday Brunch
Join the Crystal Lake and Cary Park District’s for a lively brunch and holiday entertainment by Jeorge Holmes. Participants will be treated to a catered brunch overlooking the beautiful view of Crystal Lake.
Registration deadline is Dec 1.
Fri, Dec 10, 11:30 am-2 pm,
Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr, CL
$30 res/$39 non-res
see page 64 in the digital guide
Enrolling Now for EVP Volleyball Programs and Camps
EVP Volleyball Skills and Drills
Ages 7-10, Th, Nov 4-Dec 2, 5-6:30 pm at Grand Oaks
Ages 11-14, Th, Nov 4-Dec 2, 6:30-8 pm at Grand Oaks
$99 res/$129 non-res

EVP Winter Volleyball Camp
Ages 7-10, Mon-Wed, Dec 20-22, 9-11 am or Mon-Wed, Dec 27-29, 9-11 am
Ages 11-14, Mon-Wed, Dec 20-22, 9-11 am or Mon-Wed, Dec 27-29, 9-11 am
$99 res/$129 non-res
BACK IN TIME-A THEN & NOW MEMORY
Tennis at The Racket Club
The Racket Club 2007
The Racket Club 2020