Our Mission
The purpose of the Crystal Lake Park District Police Department is to serve Crystal Lake Park District residents and park users by providing visitor and natural resource protection at all Park District properties. Central to fulfilling this mission is the adherence to the following principles:

1. Treat all people with courtesy and respect.

2. Work to anticipate and prevent problems.

3. Enforce the laws and ordinances of the Crystal Lake Park District and the State of Illinois.

Message From the Chief
Welcome to the Web site Crystal Lake Park District Park Police. My name is Chief Ron Lyons and I have served with this department for over 18 years.

I am pleased to share with you information about the Crystal Lake Park District Police Department's organizational structure, plans, programs, activities, and employees. We hope you find the information contained here helpful.

One of our goals is to provide greater access to the information and technologies that help make a good department better and the Crystal Lake Park District parks and facilities safer. Working as partners with our neighbors and park visitors, we can maintain the Crystal Lake Park District parks and facilities as a safe, clean, enjoyable place to visit for you, your families and friends. So please visit often to obtain information. Your comments on any topic are welcome.

Ron Lyons, Crystal Lake Park District, Chief of Police

Crystal Lake Park District News

Crystal Lake Park District Police Department encourages motorists to safely celebrate Super Bowl weekend. (posted 1/31/11)

Reminder about Dogs in Parks

Because of the increasing number of complaints in the past year, the Crystal Lake Park District Police would like to remind park users that it is a park district, county and city ordinance that all dogs must be on leash. Violations of this ordinance could result in a $50 fine.

• Dogs and cats only are permitted in the park areas when kept on a leash.
• Dogs and cats are not allowed within playground borders or areas as otherwise marked.
• All other animals, including horses, are prohibited unless authorized by the Park Board of Commissioners.
• The person escorting the animal into the park area is responsible to remove any defecation created by that animal.
• Animals are prohibited at Main Beach and West Beach.

Vandalism Alert

The Crystal Lake Park District has documented several incidents of vandalism at Woodland Estates Park (May 11, 2009) and Veteran Acres (June 29, 2009).  Pictures of the vandalism may be viewed here.   Anyone recognizing the graffiti or anyone who has information as to the identity of the offenders please call 815-459-0680, ext. 221 or send an anonymous e-mail.