Movie in the Park featuring Mufasa on 6/6

Come out to Rule Park and watch Mufasa on the big screen! Bounce house, concessions, Harbor Brewing, Pizzeria Deville food truck, Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck, and Warren-Newport Public Library bookmobile open at 7:30pm, movie begins at 8:45pm. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray, and money/valid ID for food and alcohol (must be 21 years of age- no outside alcohol permitted)! Concessions are cash only and include popcorn, chips, candy, soda, and water. In case of severe weather, the reschedule date is Friday, June 13th. Pizzeria Deville food truck will be on-site serving wood-fired pizza by the slice, salads, and appetizers! Harbor brewing will be serving their ice cold, locally brewed beers and seltzers. Click here to learn more.

Summer Concert featuring Always Young on 6/12

The Wildwood Park District is excited to announce our fourth annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Come on out to Rule Park and enjoy live music, delicious food, an ice-cold beer or seltzer, and ice cream every other Thursday evening, June through August, from 6:30-8:00pm. Feel free to join us at the park for a front-row show, or anchor your boat and listen to the tunes from the water! Either way, get ready for an evening of great music and summer fun with family, friends, and neighbors! Click here to learn more and view the full summer line up.

Blues Soiree in the Park on 6/20

Join us at Willow Point Park for some free rhythm and blues music featuring SideStreets! Enjoy live music at the lake front pavilion or anchor your boat and catch the tunes from the water! The Blues Soirée event is Mardi Gras themed, so wear your best Mardi Gras attire. Don’t forget to bring your chair or blanket, bug spray, and money for food truck and Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck! Click here to learn more.

Summer Concert featuring Lakeside Duo on 6/26

The Wildwood Park District is excited to announce our fourth annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Come on out to Rule Park and enjoy live music, delicious food, an ice-cold beer or seltzer, and ice cream every other Thursday evening, June through August, from 6:30-8:00pm. Feel free to join us at the park for a front-row show, or anchor your boat and listen to the tunes from the water! Either way, get ready for an evening of great music and summer fun with family, friends, and neighbors! Click here to learn more and view the full summer line up.

⚠️ Valley South Park is CLOSED as of 5/15 ⚠️

Please be advised that as of 5/15, Valley South Park is closed immediately and until further notice due to a fallen tree on the playground equipment. Our maintenance team will be out first thing the morning of 5/16 to close and caution tape off the park until the tree is removed. Please avoid the area and do not use the playground equipment. For questions or updates, please contact the Wildwood Park District office at 847.223.7275 or info@wildwoodparkdistrict.com.

Gages Lake Invasive Weed Treatment - April 30th, 2025 Gages Lake Conservation Committee

Click here for more information regarding planned invasive weed treatment on Gages Lake

Summer Program Guide Now Available!

The 2025 Summer Program Guide (digital and hard copy) are now available! Browse upcoming classes, programs, special events, and more. Resident registration begins Monday, April 14th at 9am, and registration for non-residents begins Monday, April 21st at 9am. Click here to download the guide. Click here for more information.

Community Needs Assessment Report Now Available!

In the winter of 2023, the Wildwood Park District conducted a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment Survey to gain insight into the needs within our community, strengths and areas of improvement of the Park District, and otherwise gather ideas, interests, and opinions from our residents. Download the report here.

Summer 2025 Employment Opportunities

Available positions include Camp Counselors, Swim Instructors, Boat Ramp Monitors, and more!

Press Release: Boat Launch Key and Pavilion/Room Rental Changes Take Effect March 2025

Effective March 1st, 2025, the Wildwood Park District will be implementing board-approved changes regarding boat launch keys and pavilion and room rentals. Click here to learn more.

Special Events

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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!

Schoolhouse Adventures Community Preschool

For over 30 years, Schoolhouse Adventures Community Preschool has provided children with a developmentally appropriate, fun, and safe environment to learn and socialize. Click here to learn more about preschool.

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Park Safety’s Letter to the Community (Summer Edition)

Dear Wildwood Residents, Hello everyone! Summer is finally here, and we’re excited for another great season full of leisure, events, and activities! Our Park Safety Team always aims for a […]

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FY 2025-2026 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Approved

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

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Notice of Gages Lake Invasive Weed Treatment – April 30th, 2025

*Update 4/30: on April 30th, TIGRIS completed whole lake invasive weed treatment of Gages Lake to manage the increasing presence of both Curly Leaf Pondweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil. Treatment was […]

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Upcoming Events

Jun 08
Willow Point Pavilion Rental 12:00am - 11:59pm
Jun 08
Room Rental 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jun 08
Boy Scouts 5:00pm - 5:00pm
Jun 09
Before Camp Session 1 8:00am - 9:00am
Jun 09
Tot Camp Session 1 9:00am - 12:00pm
Jun 09
Camp Rules and Junior Counselor Program Session 1 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Current Park & Beach Conditions

As of 5/15, Valley South Park is closed until further notice due to a fallen tree on playground equipment. Beaches will open Memorial Day Weekend.