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Crystal Lake Park District • One East Crystal Lake Ave.• Crystal Lake, IL 60014 • (815) 459.0680 • CrystalLakeParks.org

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Institute Day Trip-Enchanted Castle
Spend your day off in Lombard at Enchanted Castle, an indoor entertainment center. We will play vid... [more]

Institute Day Trip-People's Choice Family Fun Center
Video games, miniature golf, and Animaland are where we are headed for this trip. We will head to Wa... [more]

Party Cakes Party Cakes (Fall Into Fondant)
Age 4-12 (ages 4-7 with Parent) 6 Weeks Creativity and fun are the focus of this class. Each week y... [more]

Administrative Office Closed... [more]

Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk (Hosted by Hillstriders Running Club)
5K (3.1 miles) certified course with markers every 1/2 mile; flat & mostly crushed limestone path. ... [more]

Registration Deadline for North Pole Calling
Phone calls will be made on December 6, between 5-7 pm It's part of the magic of Christmas - a phon... [more]

Prairie Ridge 7th Grade Travelers Basketball Shoot Around
Update: November 19, 2010 The Prairie Ridge 7th grade Travelers basketball team is looking for pl... [more]

Adults The Music Man at the Marriott an All-American Institution! You don't want to miss meetin... [more]

Winter/Spring Brochure Delivery Begins
Crystal Lake residents should look for the Winter/Spring 2010-2011 Crystal Lake Park District progra... [more]

Pay Yourself First
Ages 16 & Up An overview of the importance of saving: identifies saving options; establishing sav... [more]

Sustainable Home Design
Adults This class will provide assistance to individuals wanting to improve their quality of lif... [more]

Christmas Walk & Holiday House Tour
Adults Enjoy the day of shopping, dining in historic Geneva, IL, and delight in chestnut roastin... [more]

Colonel Palmer House Candlelight Christmas Tour
Joing the Palmer Family as they celebrate Christmas in the Centennial Year of 1876. Timed ticket ... [more]

Third Annual Candle Light Christmas Presentation at the Colonel Palmer House
The Crystal Lake Historical Society invites you to join the Palmer Family as they celebrate Christma... [more]

Park District Firewood Sale
Sale is located at Lippold Park Maintenance Storage Building, Route 176 just west of Route 14. Foll... [more]

Ages 11 & Up Increase your demand as a babysitter with this training program. Students must atte... [more]

Fall Art Show
Artwork completed in Park District art classes between June-December 2010 will be on display. Pleas... [more]

Party Cakes Party Cakes (Poplar Bear Snow Globe)

Ages 7-10 Years This program teaches simple rules and information for responsible self-care. St... [more]

Bingo & Lunch (Sponsored by Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts & Dolphin Swim Club)
Adults Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does this sound like bingo? You're right! ... [more]

Clay & Pizza Night Lock-In
Ages 7-12 Join us for cheese pizza with beverage and many air-dry clay projects. Program Fee: $... [more]

Preparation of the Free Application Federal Student Aid
Adults What is an asset? What is an investment? Whose income to report: two parent family, one p... [more]

Christmas Bedtime Stories
Ages 2-7 Kids, wear your PJ's and bring your favorite stuffed animal and blanket for a magical n... [more]

Prepare for College Early and Why
Adults Finding the right college, finding the right career, preparing for the ACT/SAT, FAFSA and... [more]

Belly Dance Workshop (Cane DAnce, or Raks Assaya)
From the masculine martial art tahtib, raks assaya is the feminized, flirty stage version of this fo... [more]

Senior Holiday Party & Gift Swap Exchange
Adults The holiday season is once again upon us. The sounds of holiday music are filling the ai... [more]

Acupuncture: An Ancient Cure for Today's Health Concerns
Adults Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago, but over the past two decades its... [more]

The Wreath Factory, Cedarburg, WI
Adults Once we board the motor coach we will be off to Plymouth, Wisconsin. The first stop will... [more]

Letters to Santa
Its our holiday gift to the communitys children, a tradition for over 25 years helping Santa write... [more]

Winterwonderland at Navy Pier
Family Come experience the magic of the holiday season with a day at Navy Pier. We will visit W... [more]

Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast, visit from Santa, gift bag and raffle drawing $12 person, Kids under 1 eat free *******... [more]

Eliminating Stress from the Holiday-Trigger Point Therapy Workshop
Adults This lecture is a must for those who suffer from recurring headaches, and/or migraines, a... [more]

Ornaments A Plenty
Ages 5-12 1 Day Ornaments to hang on your tree and ornaments to give to a friend.you will creat... [more]

Animals in Danger
Ages 4-6 We have all heard the phrase "endangered species," but do we really know what that mean... [more]

One Stroke Snowman
Ages 16 & Up Using the One Stroke painting technique, you will create some cute fuzzy snowmen on ... [more]

Meal to Impress (Adult Cooking Class)
Red and Green Roasted Pepper Bread Naughty or Nice Thumbprint Cookies Peppermint Brittle Program... [more]

Ages 7-10 We have all heard the phrase "endangered species," but do we really know what that mea... [more]

Teen Band Jam
Grades 9-12 We're doing it again... We'll sponsor concerts showcasing all your favorite local hi... [more]

Alpine Valley Ski Trip
Grades 6-12 For teens who like the thrill of snow activities this trip is for you! We will be t... [more]

Holiday Break Open Gym
Grades 4-12 Celebrate your vacation break with some fun basketball and other sports activities ... [more]

Bingo & Lunch (Sponsored by Noodles & Co of Crystal Lake and Dolphin Swim Club)
Adults 1 Day Four corners, layer cake, small picture frame, does this sound like bingo? You're ... [more]

Snow Tubing at Sunburst
Grades 6-12 Have you ever wanted to slide down a hill on an inner tube? Sunburst Snow Tubing an... [more]

Chess Scholars Camp
Age 6-13 Years This camp is designed for both beginners and experienced young players. All partic... [more]

Villa Olivia Snow Tubing Trip
Grades 6-12 Need some Winter Adventure? Snow Tubing at Villa Olivia has all the winter adventur... [more]

2011 Little Miss Crystal Lake Pageant Registration Deadline
Ages 4-5 Years (must be 4 by January 18, 2011, and not turn 6 before March 26, 2011) In order to... [more]

2011 Miss Crystal Lake Scholarship Pageant-Registration Deadline
Young Women, Ages 16-21 The Miss Crystal Lake Pageant will be an exciting night of entertainment wi... [more]

Renewable Energy Seminar-Solar & Wind 101
Adult With increasing energy costs, now is the time to learn why and how to incorporate renewabl... [more]

Our Mission Statement:
A commitment to provide a safe leisure environment along with quality programs, parks, facilities and services, and to preserve and protect open land and water areas, that will benefit and improve the quality of life for our residents.
Crystal Lake Park District Race and Special Event Pictures Online
View and purchase pictures taken by Robin F. Pendergrast Photography, Inc. at Crystal Lake Park District races and other events.
Crystal Lake Half Marathon (posted 9/15/10)
Our Current Brochure

The Fall 2010 brochure is now available for online registration. Click on the brochure image for a printable pdf of the Fall brochure. Please note: the PDF is a very large file and will take several minutes to download. To change orientation of pdf after download, right click and scroll to rotate.

Tickets are on Sale Now!
Join us on Saturday, December 11
for breakfast at 10:00 am!
Kids will visit with Santa, and take home a Goodie Bag!
Come to the Administrative Office to purchase your tickets. Seating is limited.$12/person
Our Upcoming Brochure
Winter/Spring 2010-2011
The Winter/Spring Brochure will be delivered by mail to all Crystal Lake Park District residents beginning December 2. The brochure will be available online on November 30.
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Sports League Schedule and Standings Link
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