Document Archive
ADA Transition Plan
Assessment of Programs and Facilities
Comprehensive Plan
2023-2028 Crystal Lake Park District Comprehensive Master Plan (adopted March 16, 2023) 
Seasonal Activity Guides (archived)
Summer 2022
Miscellaneous Publications
Connect E-News Summer Season Planning
Connect E-News Summer Activity Guide Announcement
Connect E-Newsletter April 2023
Connect E-Newsletter March 2023
Connect E-Newsletter February 2023
Connect E-Newsletter January 2023
Connect E-Newsletter November 2022
Connect E-Newsletter October 2022
Connect E-Newsletter September 2022
Connect E-Newsletter July 2022
Connect E-Newsletter June 2022
Connect E-Newsletter April 2022
Connect E-Newsletter March 2022
Connect E-Newsletter January 2022
Connect E-Newsletter December 2021
Connect E-Newsletter November 2021
Connect E-Newsletter October 2021
Connect E-Newsletter September 2021
Connect E-Newsletter August 2021
Connect E-Newsletter July 2021
Connect E-Newsletter June 2021
Connect E-Newsletter April 2021
Connect E-Newsletter March 2021
Connect E-Newsletter February 2021
Connect E-Newsletter January 2021
Wagon Ride and Campfire Program Info
Park Report Newsletter March 2023
Park Report Newsletter June 2022
Park Report Newsletter March 2022
Park Report Newsletter February 2021
Park Report Newsletter October 2020 (Annual Report)
Park Report Newsletter June 2020
Park Report Newsletter December 2019
Park Report Newsletter September 2019
Park Report Newsletter May 2019
Lake Lines Newsletter September 2018 (Final Issue)
Lake Lines Newsletter April 2018
Lake Lines Newsletter September 2017
Lake Lines Newsletter April 2017
Lake Lines Newsletter September 2016
Lake Lines Newsletter April 2016
Urban Forest Management Plan
Master Plans
Willows Edge Maintenance and Development Plan
Main Beach Master Renovation Plan
Lake Management Documents
Hey and Associates Presentation from 2022 State of the Lake Meeting
IDNR Crystal Lake Public Survey Report incl. 10 Year Stocking Plan (2/25/22)
Hey and Associates Presentation from 2017 Crystal Lake Annual Meeting
Hey and Associates Presentation from 2015 Crystal Lake Annual Meeting
Hey and Associates Presentation 2014 Lake Discovery Day
Hey and Associates Presentation from 2012 Crystal Lake Annual Meeting
Hey and Associates Presentation from 2011 Crystal Lake Annual Meeting
Hey and Associates Presentation from 2010 Crystal Lake Annual Meeting
Hey and Associations Presentation from 2009 Crystal Lake Annual Meeting
Hey and Associates Presentation from 2004 Crystal Lake Annual Meeting
City of Crystal Lake-Crystal Lake Watershed Stormwater Management Design Manual
Latest News
- May 17 Summer Tennis Lessons for Ages 5-Adult plus Golf N Tennis Camp
- May 17 Crystal Lake Park District Adult Camp (21+)
- May 15 Crystal Lake Park District Concerts in the Park Kicks off May 30
- May 15 2023 Beach Operations-Main Beach Opens Sat, May 27
- May 15 FREE Summer Sing-A-Longs in June and July
- May 15 Swim Lessons at Main Beach with the Crystal Lake Park District Swim School
- May 15 NEW Event! Aloha Summer Sunset Celebration on June 9
- May 05 Registration Open for Summer 2023
- May 04 Positive Pebbles Kits Available at the Administrative Office
- Apr 24 Thank You Crystal Lake Park District Volunteers!
- Apr 10 Lippold Family Golf Center Open for Season
- Apr 06 Limited Number of Community Garden Plots Available
- Apr 05 Line Dancing Class & Social Ballroom Class plus Social Dance Nights
- Apr 04 Spots Filling Quickly for Summer Camp 2023-Register Today!
- Apr 04 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Offers Spring Programs for Tots-Adults
- Mar 15 Crystal Lake Park District Awarded Urban and Community Forestry Grant for Tree Planting
- Mar 08 Crystal Lake Park District Awarded 2022 Government Award from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
- Mar 07 Crystal Lake Park District Awarded $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant for Development of Park on Haligus Road
- Mar 06 Social Dance Nights March 10, April 22, May 19
- Mar 06 Paint Nites and Watercolor Painting
- Mar 06 Crystal Lake Park District Announces Spring Firewood Sale on March 18
- Feb 27 Update Regarding Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Crystal Lake Fitness Center and the Crystal Lake Park District
- Feb 22 Highlight the Night Son Date Night on April 28
- Feb 22 Mother Daughter Tea at Colonel Palmer House on April 30
- Feb 22 Four Winds Casino Trip and Land of Lincoln Trip Still Have Limited Spots Available
- Feb 22 New Sessions of Youth Athletics Beginning Feb 27 and Apr 24
- Feb 21 EVP Spring Break Volleyball Camp Mar 27-30
- Feb 19 Register NOW for Summer Camp!
- Feb 15 Next Session of Little Medical School Veterinarian Programs Begins March 24
- Feb 15 Summer 2023 Seasonal Jobs-NOW HIRING
- Feb 13 Register Now for Puzzle Palooza on March 19
- Feb 07 Valentine/Galentine Zumba Party Scheduled for Feb 10
- Jan 20 NEW! Galentine's Day Brunch with the Crystal Lake Park District
- Jan 20 Dates Nights for Sons and Daughters in Feburary and April
- Jan 19 Limited Spots Still Available for this Season's Adult Trips
- Jan 17 Willows Edge Park Invasive Brush Clearing Efforts Underway
- Jan 16 Snowbird Softball Tourney Team Registration Due by Jan 27
- Jan 15 EVP & Crystal Lake Park District Host Snow Volleyball Tournament
- Jan 02 Register by Jan 6 for Boys Basketball League
- Dec 23 Free Holiday Light Recycling thru December 30
- Dec 22 Winter Spring Activity Guide Available and Registration is Opens Dec 9
- Dec 07 Send Us Your Letter to Santa by December 9
- Dec 05 Holiday Break Camps for Youth and Teens
Upcoming Events
- Jun 01 Drop In Monthly Craft at the Nature Center Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
- Jun 01 Drop In Monthly Craft at Colonel Palmer House Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Jun 01 Committee of the Whole Meeting Administrative Bldg, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Jun 02 Drop In Monthly Craft at Colonel Palmer House Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Jun 03 Palmer's Programs-Coffee House Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Jun 03 Summer Sing-A-Long Ralph's World Veteran Acres, Jaycee Shelter
- Jun 03 Perfect Pollinators Open House Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
- Jun 03 Drop In Monthly Craft at Colonel Palmer House Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- Jun 03 West Beach Opening Day 2023 West Beach, 2330 Lake Ave, Crystal Lake
- Jun 03 Nature Explorers-Scales and Tails Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake
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