June 2022
Registration deadline is 3 days in advance
of program date unless noted otherwise
Fill the Holiday Weekend with Park District FUN!
Main Beach Opens May 28
GRAB YOUR GOGGLES!
Beaches are opening soon!
Main Beach; Sat May 28, 9 am-Dusk
West Beach: Sat Jun 4, 11am-6 pm

Everything you need to know to plan your visit to the beach, including hours of operation and admission fees, can be found on our website.
Sail, Row or Paddle at Main Beach Boat Rental
Book your boat rental for Main Beach!
Rowboats, canoes, kayaks, paddle board, paddle boats, sailboats, dragon paddle boat available for rent. Advance reservations recommended. Info and link to online reservations can be found on our website.
Cool Off in Our Splash Pads!
Now open daily 10 am-7 pm
Acorn Alley, at Veteran Acres Park, corner of Walkup Road & Rt 176, Crystal Lake

Crystal Castle, 850 Willow Tree,
Crystal Lake
Putt or Drive at Lippold Family Golf Center this Weekend
It's a great weekend to play some miniature golf or hit some golf balls!

Lippold Park Family Golf Center
1251 W. Route 176, one mile west of Route 14, Crystal Lake

Summer hours are now in effect:
Su, Mon, Wed, Th: 9 am-9 pm
Tu: Noon-9 pm
Fri & Sat: 9 am-10 pm

Important Notes
  • Mini golf groups will not be allowed to start 45 min before close. Driving range users will not be allowed to start 30 min before close. More info including rates and amenities on our website.

  • With a high volume of peat in the ground in the driving range area, this area takes longer than normal to dry out if there is rain. We recommend that you call 815.477.5401 prior to your visit to confirm if the driving range is open. Or sign up for text alerts via rainoutline.com
FREE Summer Fun Begins Next Week
Concerts in the Park at Main Beach kicks off with Mr. Myers
Tu, May 31, 7 pm at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake
FREE admission and FREE parking

Each Tuesday (May 31-Aug 9), the Crystal Lake Park District hosts a regional band to perform at Main Beach. Pull out a blanket and enjoy a great night of free entertainment lakeside. Food and beverage (beer and wine) and small charcoal grills are allowed (no glass please.) In the event of inclement weather, decision to reschedule the concert will be made by 4 pm. Check status by calling 815.410.4475 ext 6 or visit rainoutline

NEW THIS YEAR! Food trucks will be scheduled to attend each week. Check here for weekly food truck schedule.
We have teamed up with the Crystal Lake Public Library to bring you something fun for the whole family! Grab a blanket and join us for FREE Summer Sing-A-Longs in June and July. Free popcorn while supplies last. Julie Ann's Frozen Custard available for purchase.

Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline
Sat, Jun 11, 10 am at Woodscreek Park (1420 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake)

Jim Gill
Mon, Jun 27, 10 at Main Beach (300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake)

ScribbleMonster
Wed, Jul 20, 10 am at Veteran Acres Picnic Shelter (431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake)
TRAILS OF FUN! Something NEW for Seniors!

Enjoy a pleasant ride at Lippold Park (Sat, 6/25, 7/30, 8/27) or the Dole Farmer’s Market (Sun, 6/12, 7/17, 8/14) with our new Cycling without Age Trail Rides for Seniors program for those 55+! Cycling without Age provides recreational rides to older adults on three-wheeled cycles called trishaws.

All rides are free of charge but pre-registration at least 48 hours in advance is required. For 60 minute rides, sign up for 2 consecutive time slots. Each ride can accommodate 1 or 2 people and the elder can be accompanied by a non-elder. Date and time availability plus link to online registration via the button below.
Complete our Park Quest 2022 and Claim Your Prize!
FREE family fun exploring Crystal Lake Park District parks.
Park Questers have already come into the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office to claim their prize! Be sure to complete your quest and claim yours (while supplies last)!

Need a hint to finish your Quest? Hints can be found on our website along with a printable Park Quest game page.
Summer Programs Begin Soon!
There is still time to register!
Many age groups in summer day camp are full and have waitlists but we have many, many more opportunities to Explore, Play and Experience this summer. Click on the program area to explore the digital guide.

Keep Up To Date with Park District Projects
We are improving our playgrounds-thank you for your patience!
Woodscreek Park playground is open for play until after the Memorial Day weekend. Beginning Tu, May 31, the playground at Woodscreek Park will be closed to begin removal of mulch and begin poured-in-place surfacing work.

Work continues at Veteran Acres Park and Woodland Estates Park for preparation of new playground surfacing. The playgrounds at both Veteran Acres Park and Woodland Estates Park are currently closed. This project is weather dependent and we are working closely with the contractor to make sure the playgrounds are safe and ready for play as soon as possible (approximately 8 weeks). We do not anticipate it affecting splash pad operations at Veteran Acres or Woodscreek Park.

Don't despair-we have many more options with spaces to play! Visit our interactive map and search by park amenities. Visit our website for Playgrounds, Natural Areas and Splash Pad suggestions.
Help Shape the Direction of the Park District
Crystal Lake Park District Community Input Meeting #2
Date: Wed, June 1
Time: 7-8 pm
Location: Main Beach
The Crystal Lake Park District is updating its Comprehensive Master Plan. This update will refine and adjust the projects and goals for the Park District to complete over the next five years. During the planning process, we will complete a detailed analysis of the Park District facilities and offerings and collect community input that will guide the update of the Comprehensive Master Plan.

As part of this process, a Community Input Meeting is planned for Wed, June 1, 7-8 pm at Main Beach. All community members are welcome! Hitchcock Design Group, the consultant team assisting the Crystal Lake Park District Comprehensive Planning Process, will collect public input to understand how residents use the Park District’s offerings and to identify future needs.

If you can't make the meeting but still want to provide input, we invite community members to take a public input survey. The survey is available through May 30.
The Crystal Lake Park District Board of Commissioners is asking the community to vote on a referendum, placed on the June 28, 2022 ballot, to change terms of office for elected Commissioners from 4 years to 6 years. The rationale behind asking voters to consider this change is to ensure stability to the community and to the Crystal Lake Park District through a more staggered election cycle. The proposed change would result in 2 to 3 Commissioners being elected every other year instead of the current 3 to 4. For more information including general questions & answers relating to this referendum question, visit our website.