Summer 2023 Info

All households in the 60012 and 60014 zip codes should look for the guide to hit your mailbox the week of May 8.

Summer Sports Camp Options

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Summer Sports Camps

Camps are filling up! We have active, healthy and fun Sports Camp options for kids (ages 5-16)! Use the digital summer camp guide to browse camp options and register online

Digital Camp Guide

Upcoming Programs

Martial Arts Spring Session

Looking for Martial Art Classes?

Our next sessions of Pre-Karate (ages 4-6) and Shotokan Karate (Ages 7+, Beginner-Advanced) are getting started this week.

The next session of Hapkido (ages 6+) begins April 17.

More info and link to online registration by clicking on the program code on page 39 of the digital guide.

Browse Martial Arts

Hot Shots Sports Spring Session

Score BIG with Hot Shots Sports Classes

Next session begins Apr 24.

Classes include: Adult Tot Sports, Total Sports, Soccer, T-Ball, Flag Football, Ninja Warriors and Basketball

Browse and click on the program code to register online

Browse Youth Sports

Spring Adult Softball leagues

Spring Adult Softball Leagues

It's time to start think about putting your team together for Spring Softball at Lippold Park - Boncosky Complex !

NEW this spring-a Men's Unlimited Arc League on Monday nights.

Tu, Wed or Th Men's Leagues begin play 4/18-4/20

Fri Co-Rec League begins play 5/5

Special Events

Social Dance Nights

Ages 18+, enjoy a different theme each month. Learn ballroom/line dances with an opportunity for open dancing time.

7-9 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$10 res/$13 non-res, per person, per theme night

Sat, Apr 22: Blues Night (Blues Bros & Slow Blues Music, West Coast Swing)

Fr, May 19: Under the Stars Night (Smooth Ballroom, Elvis Music, Waltz, Trip Swing)

Beanbag Baseball Social

Fri, Apr 21, 10 am-Noon at Grand Oaks

This fun activity combines baggo and baseball! No experience needed.

Names will be put in a hat to form teams. Lunch provided: hot dogs, chips and drink. No experience needed, all you need to be able to do is throw a beanbag 20 ft. Register by Apr 12.

Do you have a group that would like to participate in Community Clean Up Day? Groups of 8 or more should contact Preston Skultety at pskultety@crystallakeparks.org.

Get hooked on fishing with Nature Center Fishing Workshop (ages 11-17)

This program will show you how to set up your rig and where to cast to catch the big one! Scouts can meet the requirements of the fishing merit badge but this program is open to all.

Sat, Apr 29, 1-4 pm at The Nature Center (330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake)

$28 res/$36 non-res

more info and link to online reg on page 20 of the digital guide

Seasonal Updates

Ready to get outdoors for Tennis or Pickleball?

Nets go up Saturday April 8.

Check the website for a list of all of our outdoor tennis courts! Click below and sort by amenity

Interactive Map

Lippold Park Family Golf Center

1251 W. Route 176, one mile west of Route 14, Crystal Lake

SPRING HOURS: Apr 8-30, 2023

Fri: 3:45-8 pm

Sat & Sun: 9 am-8 pm

Please note: With a high volume of peat in the ground in the driving range area, this area takes longer than normal to dry out if there is rain. We recommend that you call 815.477.5401 prior to your visit to confirm if the driving range is open. Or sign up for text alerts via rainoutline.com

The Lippold Family Golf Center includes 40 lighted tee areas, a 60,000 square foot putting green, sand traps, a pitching green, a fairway practice bunker, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, a clubhouse, party room and concessions. Golfers of all ages and abilities consider it the perfect location to improve all aspects of their game, including a dedicated short game area. A restored wetland and wildlife area with walking and biking trails uniquely surrounds the entire facility.

More Info

Get ready for the growing season at Hill Farm Community Gardens

Register in person at the Administration Office (1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake). You will receive your 20' x 40' plot assignment at time of registration along with planting guidelines.

Registration is open to resident and non-residents at this time.

Fee: $40 res/$55 non-res

Senior Fee: $20 res/$40 non-res

More Info

News for Our Community Members

Jobs with the Crystal Lake Park District

In addition to the following seasonal positions, the Crystal Lake Park District just posted a Part-Time (12 Month) Business Services Assistant position.

Positions include:

Beach Manager
Beach Staff
Lifeguard
Swim Instructor
Watercraft Instructor
Tennis Instructors
Concessions Staff
Park Laborer
Lippold Family Golf Range Attendant
Lippold Family Golf Assistant Manager
Lippold Park Field Maintenance/Tournament Attendant
Racket Club Grounds Maintenance
Camp Counselor

Apply Online

2023-2024 proposed budget

The 2023-2024 FY Proposed Budget is on display and available for review on our website

A print copy is available for review in the lobby at the Administrative Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake

Review Online