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NEW Twilight Egg Hunt (Ages 3-11)
FREE, just drop-in
Th, Apr 2, 6-8 pm
Lippold Park Boncosky Fields, 851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
PLEASE NOTE: Though this event is listed rain or shine, if inclement weather is significant, we may cancel. Watch our website, rainoutline.com and social media for updates.
As the sun sets, the hunt begins! Bring a flashlight, basket, and your sense of adventure—this is one egg hunt you won't want to miss! From 6-7 pm we will have photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and food trucks (My Funnel, Kissed by Fire & Starbucks).
5:30 pm Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt (gates open at 5:15 pm for participants)
6:00 pm Gates Open to Public
6-7 pm Bunny pics and food trucks
7-7:15 pm Ages 3-4 Blue Field
7:15-7:30 pm Ages 5-6 Green Field
7:30-7:45 pm Ages 7-8 Yellow Field
7:45-8:00 pm Ages 9-11 Red Field
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ONE NIGHT ONLY-Son Dyno Date Night
Get ready to ROAR! Step into a world of prehistoric fun as sons and their dates journey through Jurassic Park for a night of dino-sized excitement. From fossil digs to dancing with dinos, this adventure is packed with thrilling memories, wild games and T-Rex worthy fun. Don’t forget your explorer gear - this is one night you won’t want to go extinct!
Just added: live reptile show!! (snakes, giant lizard, tortoise)
Event Details:
Fri, Apr 17, 6-8 pm
Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$25 res/$35 non-res (registration is per guest, so be sure to register each attendee)
$15 each additional son
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Puzzle Palooza-Almost Sold Out!
This event is the ORIGINAL in the local area! Challenging puzzlers since 2017! 2 Person and 4 Person teams race against each other to complete the same 500-piece Ravensburger puzzle. Morning & Afternoon sessions will each have a different puzzle so feel free to register in both for a full day of puzzling! Bring snacks and enjoy the morning with family or friends. Ice cream sundae bar for all participants provided by Baskin Robbins Crystal Lake. Prize will be awarded to top team finishers. ALL AGES WELCOME! Bring in your old puzzles if you wish to participate in the puzzle swap.
Sun, Apr 26
10 am-Noon
2- person team: SOLD OUT
4-person team: 10 spots still available, register for RCPUZZLE-02
1:30-3:30 pm
2- person team: SOLD OUT
4-person team: SOLD OUT
Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$35 res/$46 non-res, per team
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Spring Tea: Parlor Royalties
Sun, May 3, 2-4 pm
Colonel Palmer House
Ages 5+
Enjoy a delicious lunch and spot of tea with your family and friends while learning the history of teatime traditions. As we peek at how tea captivated the lifestyle of American Victorians, step back in time for an enchanting voyage through the world of this delightful beverage and how it has woven itself through the fabric of our culture. Vegan options available. $45 res/$59 non-res
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Nature Center Programs
Ages 3-5
The Seeds We Eat, Tu, Apr 14, 10-11 am
When Spring Comes, Mon, Apr 27, 10-11 am
Ages 6-12
Spring Fairy Flowers, Sat, Apr 18, 10-11:30 am
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Tot Rock/Kid Rock
12 months-5 years
Sing, dance and play the Rock ‘n’ Kids way! Register for our Tot Rock and Kid Rock April sessions today!
Baby Rock (Ages 3-12 months)
Tot Rock with Parent (ages 12-24 months)
Kid Rock with Parent (ages 20-36 months)
Kid Rock II without Parent (ages 3-5 years)
Tu, Apr 7-May 26 or Wed, Apr 8-May 27
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Martial Arts
Attention all martial arts enthusiasts! We have options to explore your interests.
Shotokan Pre-Karate (ages 4-6)
Next session begins Apr 2, Beginner-Continuer
Shotokan Karate (ages 7 & up)
Next session begins Apr 4, Beginner-Advanced
Hapkido (ages 6 & up)
Next session begins Apr 13, Beginner-Advanced
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Golf Clinics
A little 'birdie' told us.......⛳?
Lippold Family Golf Center has Spring golf clinics with Amanda Sloop to help you get tuned up for your very best season of golfing!
Junior Golf Clinics (ages 3-10)
Sat, Apr 4-25 or Sat, May 2-23, 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Ladies Group Golf Lessons (ages 18+)
Sat, Apr 4-25 or Sat, May 2-23, 10:30-11:30 am
Men's Group Golf Lessons (ages 18+)
Sat, Apr 4-25 or Sat, May 2-23, 9:30-10:30 am
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Spring Session 2 Classes Begin Soon:
Happy Horse Haven, Sat, Apr 11
Wiz of Fizz Soda Pop Workshop, Sat, Apr 18
The Spark in the Stone, Fri, May 8
CSI with Sky High Engineering, Tu, Apr 7-May 12
Creative Writing Club, Tu, Apr 14-May 19
STEAM, Wed, Apr 15-May 20
Chess Scholars, Mon, Apr 13-May 18
Know Before You Fly: Drones, Sun, Apr 19
Punk'd Out Portraits, Sun, May 3
Digital Art, Th, Apr 16-30
Art Attack, Apr 11, May 2
EVP Volleykidz, Th, Apr 9-30
Hot Shots Jr Flag Football, Th, Apr 16-May 21
Hot Shots Softball Hitting Clinic, Fri, Apr 17-May 22
Hot Shots Pee Wee Hockey, Wed, Apr 15-May 20
Hot Shots Flag Football, Th, Apr 16-May 21
Hot Shots Lil Dribblers, Tu, Apr 14-May 19
Hot Shots Basketball Skills, Tu, Apr 14-May 19
Trinity Ninja, Sat, May 9-Jun 27
Trinity Gymnastics, Sat, May 9-Jun 27
Marshmallow Moon Sound Bath, Fri, Apr 10
Bodypower, Wed, Apr 1-May 27
Rowfit, Th, May 14-Jun 18
Zumba, Sat, Apr 4-May 30
Stretch Yoga, Fri, Apr 3-May 29
Beginning Yoga, Sat, Apr 4-May 30
Fitness/Yoga Punch Pass-join in on fitness/yoga classes already in session by purchasing a 10 Punch Fitness Pass.
Social Dance Night with Lessons, Fri, Apr 17 & May 1
Line Dance Lessons, Mon, Apr 6-May 11
Barn Dance, Fri, May 15
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Miniature Golf & Driving Range
Opening day (Fri, Apr 3) at Lippold Family Golf Center is right around the corner!
Location: 1251 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
Fri, Apr 3-Sun, Apr 26
Fri: 3:45-8 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am-8 pm
Mon, Apr 27-Fri, May 29
Mon-Fri: 3:45-8 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am-8 pm
Sat, May 30-Sun, Aug 9
Su, Mon, Wed, Th: 9 am-9 pm
Tu: 12 pm-9 pm
Fri & Sat: 9 am10 pm
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The batting cages at Lippold Park are now OPEN for the season! The batting cage system is NEW for 2026.
The batting cage system features four token-operated dual function cages with fastpitch baseball and slow pitch softball in every tunnel. Tokens can be purchased at the batting cages for $1 for 10 balls. The token machine accepts $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills.
Call 815.459.0680 ext. 333 for general batting cage information. During regular office hours, (8:30 am-5 pm, M-F) contact Claire Naughton at cnaughton@crystallakeparks.org for batting cage group reservations and information.
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Beginning Wed, Apr 1, it's time to purchase your lake usage decals, boat launch key fobs, walk-in fishing keys, dry storage rental spots and Hound Town keys ! Click below for details.
Purchase in-person at the Crystal Lake Park District Admin Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5 pm
Sat (beg Apr 4), 9:30 am- 12 pm
Please note: April 1 is when dry storage registration also kicks off, and we’ll be busy with that most of the morning. If you're just planning for a key fob reactivation and lake usage decal, it's best to swing by in the afternoon or after April 1 to avoid the rush.
| | We just posted our seasonal job listings! Check back often, new listings are posted regularly! | | Summer 2026-Looking Ahead | | The Summer 2026 Digital Activity Guide will be available and registration opens on Tu, May 5 at 8:30 am. All residences in the 60012 and 60014 zip codes should look for the print activity guide to hit your mailbox beginning May 7. | | Wishing Our Executive Director a Happy Retirement | | |
After 36 years of service to the Parks & Recreation field—and 16 incredible years with the Crystal Lake Park District—we announce the retirement of our Executive Director, Jason Herbster. Jason’s last day will be April 17, 2026.
During his tenure, Jason helped shape the Crystal Lake community in lasting ways, leading projects and improvements that many of us enjoy every day, including the West Beach Building re-build, Lakewood Meadows Park, Main Beach Pavilion renovations, Main Beach Park southside renovations, Della Park renovation, three splash pads, and the purchase of the Parks Maintenance Building. Under his leadership, the Park District also expanded services like pickleball, day camp, Extended Time, senior programming, and theater programming, while continuing to invest in facility improvements and maintenance to care for what we have.
Above all, Jason is most proud of building a high-functioning team and a culture rooted in happiness, quality work, and results—a legacy that will continue well beyond his retirement.
Jason will be deeply missed by his co-workers and the entire Crystal Lake community. Please join us in thanking him for his leadership, dedication, and the countless ways he has made our parks, programs, and people stronger.
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