Summer Registration Now Open!

Registration for our summer events, classes, and programs is now open! Resident registration begins April 15 at 9:00am, and non-resident registration opens April 22 at 9:00am. Click here to register today!

Browse the Summer Brochure!

Browse upcoming classes, programs, special events, and more in our current digital brochure! Hard copy will be mailed out to residents the first week of April. Registration for all 2024 summer events and programs begins Monday, April 15th at 9:00am for residents, and Monday, April 22nd at 9:00am for non-residents. Click here to browse the brochure.

We're Hiring!

The Wildwood Park District is currently hiring for multiple positions. To browse all open positions, please click here.
Park Appreciation Day

Park Appreciation Day on 4/27 at 9am

Volunteer during Earth Week and join the Wildwood Park District as we clean Rule Park of trash and brush! Together we will give back to our community by making our parks cleaner and more enjoyable for all to use. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided at noon. Learn more here.

Public Notice: Board of Commissioner Vacancy

Public notice is hereby given of one (1) vacant Wildwood Park District Board of Commissioners seat and the process that will be taken to fill the position. Click here to learn more.

Wildwood Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements Project

Construction of the project’s primary infrastructure began Summer 2023, with a completion date of Summer 2024. Click here for more information.

Schoolhouse Adventures Community Preschool Open Enrollment

Our preschool still has opening for 3-5 year olds for the 2023-2024 school year! Click here to learn more about our preschool, classes, curriculum, tuition, standards, and more!
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Special Events

Please click here to get more information about our special events!

Youth Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s youth programs!

Early Childhood & Tot Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s early childhood and tot programs!
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Adult / Senior Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s Adult programs!

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Stay up-to-date with our once-a-month e-newsletter on upcoming special events and programs, latest news and announcements, and the newest Administration, Recreation, Maintenance & Marketing happenings and projects.

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Latest News

FY 2024-2025 Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Available for Public Review

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Commissioners of the Wildwood Park District that a tentative Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for the Wildwood Park District, Lake County, Illinois for […]

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Sunset Park Security Lighting Added

UPDATE 4/20/2024: Per ComEd, security light hoods/shrouds were originally scheduled to be installed on 4/12. ComEd has notified the Park District that they are now expecting the hoods to be […]

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Part-Time Afternoon Maintenance Position Available!

The Wildwood Park District is seeking a part-time Maintenance Crew member for the hours of 3pm-7pm M-F and select weekends. Please click here for more information and to view all […]

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Upcoming Events

Apr 25
Yoga Session 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Apr 26
Schoolhouse Adventures 4's & 5's Preschool 9:00am - 12:00pm
Apr 27
Park Appreciation Day 9:00am - 12:00pm
Apr 29
Schoolhouse Adventures 4's & 5's Preschool 9:00am - 12:00pm
Apr 30
Schoolhouse Adventures 3's Preschool 9:00am - 11:45am
May 01
Schoolhouse Adventures 4's & 5's Preschool 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Current Park & Beach Conditions

 All beaches officially closed as of 9/5/2023 for end of season.