Age group

Pool

Infirmary

Sports Court/Field

The Crystal Lake Park District is an independent agency of local government, representing about 5% of a resident's property tax bill. It provides park and recreation services for approximately 55,000 people, with 42 parks that span over 1,400 acres and over 1,000 program offerings each year. These parks, facilities, and programs include the Nature Center, Main and West Beaches, Colonel Palmer House, Lippold Family Golf Center, Boncosky Softball Complex at Lippold Park, Grand Oaks Recreation/Active Adult Center, the Racket Club, Barlina House Preschool, and many picnic shelters. 

The Crystal Lake Park District also maintains miles of bike and hiking trails, allowing residents to enjoy the outdoors year-round. To help residents make the most of these parks and programs, the Park District publishes three seasonal brochures filled with programs and special events suited to all ages. From golf courses to preschools, the Crystal Lake Park District has something for everyone.

The Crystal Lake Park District is proud to provide a wide variety of options for residents to get outdoors and stay active. With over 42 parks and 1,000 program offerings, the Crystal Lake Park District is a great resource for families to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The Park District also provides seasonal brochures to help residents take advantage of the many activities available. With something for everyone, the Crystal Lake Park District is the perfect way to get outside and have fun!

Dance

Sportsfield activities

Karate

Chess

Target sports

Rope Course

Art & Crafts

Affordable

Camp starts each day at Main Beach. Campers experience three days of swim lessons, sand castle building, canoeing, kayaking, playground fun and lunch at the beach. At their sites they will have a fun-filled day of arts and crafts, group games, nature activities, and outdoor/playground play. Each week campers will forward to local field trips such as the splash pad at Woodscreek Park, campfires and archery at Veteran Acres Park, visits to the Nature Center or fishing at Shamrock Hills.

PEE WEE CAMP (GRADES K-1)

Camp starts each day at Main Beach. While at the beach, campers experience open swim time, sand castle building, canoeing, kayaking and playground fun. At their sites they will have a fun-filled day of arts and crafts, group games, nature activities, and outdoor/playground play. Each week campers will look forward to one local field trip such as the splash pad at Woodscreek Park, campfires and archery at Veterans Acres Park, visits to the Nature Center or fishing at Shamrock Hills Park and one regular day field trip.

JUNIOR CAMP (GRADES 2-3)

 SENIOR CAMP (GRADES 4-5)

Coed

Kids

Tweens

Crystal Lake Park Dist Camp

The scheduled Nature Center fishing clinic took place at West Beach. William, the employee, was kind and understanding with the kids. Together with social isolation and mask use, he also encouraged hygiene and safety.

Billy H

The staff was excellent. It was enjoyable to be there and chat with the ladies about the programs being provided. They were knowledgeable and kind.

Philip N

They are so conscious of the ecosystem they preserve for Crystal Lake as a whole.

Laura N

All of the shows are fantastic! This summer, the children all made wonderful progress in their swim lessons thanks to Brooke at Main Beach, who was very flexible.

Jenny K

a pleasant experience for everyone, and always clean.