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-Newsletter July 2024
2016 Hill Farm Barn Feasibility Study
2023-2024 Popular Annual Financial Report
2022-2023 Popular Annual Financial Report
2021-2022 Popular Annual Financial Report
2020-2021 Popular Annual Financial Report
Connect E-Newsletter Summer 2024 Kick Off
Connect E-Newsletter April 2024
Connect E-Newsletter March 2024
Connect E-Newsletter February 2024
Connect E-Newsletter January 2024
Connect E-Newsletter December 2023
Connect E-Newsletter November 2023
Connect E-Newsletter October 2023
Connect E-Newsletter September 2023
Connect E-Newsletter August 2023
Connect E-Newsletter July 2023
Connect E-Newsletter June 2023
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
Wagon Ride and Campfire Program Info
Park Report New
Park Report Newsletter June 2023
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
- Apr 17 Volunteers Wanted for Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Frog Study
- Apr 15 NEW program, just for kids, ages 9-12! Hands-On Introduction to Remote Control Airplane Flight.
- Apr 14 New Features added to Friday the 13th Part 2 at Main Beach!
- Apr 14 Spring Youth Sports Classes begin April 21
- Apr 12 Spring Ballroom and Line Dance Lessons for Adults Begin Soon
- Apr 08 FREE Drop In Fun for Entire Family Historic Wild Weather on Sat, Apr 26 at Colonel Palmer House
- Apr 03 1 Day Yoga Workshops
- Apr 03 Community Members Invited to Attend Canterbury Park Playground Community Input Meeting on April 8
- Apr 02 Crystal Lake Boater Info: Watercraft Lake Usage Decals, Boat Launch Key Car, Watercraft Dry Storage Available for Purchase Beginning April 1
- Apr 01 Spring Session of Tot Programs Begins April 8
- Mar 24 Last Chance to Register for Crystal Lake Park District ‘Go For the Gold’ Son Date Night on Sat, Apr 5
- Mar 17 Tennis and Pickleball Court Nets Go Up Week of March 24 at Veteran Acres & Spoerl Park
- Mar 17 Batting Cages at Lippold Park Open for Season on March 21
- Mar 09 Spring Break Total Sports, EVP Volleyball, Taylor Swift Dance and Chess Camps
- Mar 06 Crystal Lake Park District Nature Classes for Kids
- Mar 04 Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake Spring Tea at Colonel Palmer House on Apr 5 & 6
- Feb 28 Spots Still Available for 4-Person Competitive Division Teams at Puzzle Palooza
- Feb 27 Enroll Now for Crystal Lake Park District Golf Lessons: Indoor & Outdoor Options Available
- Feb 25 Registration Now Open for 2025 Summer Camps
- Feb 20 Natural Resource Project Managements Posted
- Feb 06 Crystal Lake Park District Receives International Camping Fellowship Milestone Recognition
- Feb 03 Women’s Self Defense Clinic on Feb 15
- Feb 01 Valentine/Galentine Zumba Party Scheduled for Feb 7
- Feb 01 Cardio Drumming Workshop on Feb 5
- Jan 26 Hearts & Artists Valentines Tea on Feb 2 at Colonel Palmer House-CANCELLED
- Jan 13 Woodscreek Park Neighbors-Save the Date for a Community Input Meeting on Jan 15
- Jan 13 Dance Classes Begin Feb 1 and Feature a Spring Recital
- Jan 13 Enroll Now for Ballroom and Line Dance Classes for Adults
- Jan 13 Come on Out and Play Softball in the Snow at the Snowbird Softball Tourney on Feb 1
- Jan 13 Lunch and Learn: Cast Iron Cooking at Colonel Palmer House on Feb 7
- Jan 10 Registration Now Open for Barlina House Preschool 2025-2026 School Year
- Jan 10 Hot Shots Sports Classes Begin Week of Jan 13
- Jan 10 Winter Fitness and Yoga Classes Begin Soon-Punch Pass Option Available
- Jan 08 Crystal Lake Park District Hosts ADA Community Meeting on January 29
- Jan 02 Winter Spring Activity Guide Registration Now Open
- Jan 01 Holiday Light Recyling Program Now Through Jan 15
- Dec 26 New Year's Holiday Hours
- Dec 19 Public Invited to Attend Woodscreek Park Community Input Meeting
- Nov 22 Luminaria Walk 2024 : Dec 4 cancelled due to inclement weather
- Nov 18 Deadline for Letters to Santa is Friday, December 6
- Nov 14 It's Not Too Early to Reserve Your Spot at the Colonel Palmer House Holiday Tea on Dec 14 & 15
- Oct 27 Put a Team Together for Puzzle Palooza on Nov 10
- Oct 23 Let's Celebrate Tea! Tea Fest at Colonel Palmer House on Oct 26
- Oct 16 Fall Sess 3 of Hapkido Begins Nov 25
- Oct 16 Save the Date for Truck or Treat at Main Beach-Sat, Oct 26
- Oct 15 Register NOW for Zumba Glow Party on Oct 18
- Oct 15 Yoga and Wine Social Overlooking Crystal Lake on Fri, Oct 18
- Oct 15 Book a Wagon Ride Through Sterne's Woods
- Oct 12 Firewood Sale Nov 2-Make Your Reservation Today!
- Oct 09 Businesses and Organizations Needed To Participate in Crystal Lake Park District Truck or Treat on Oct 26
- Oct 08 Fall Session 2 Hot Shots Sports Begins Oct 28
- Oct 03 Crystal Lake Park District Park Board of Commissioner Election Petition Packets Available-Filing Period Nov 12-18
- Sep 26 Lippold Park Family Golf Center Closes for the Season on Sun, Sep 29
- Sep 25 Name Announced for NEW Crystal Lake Park District Park
- Sep 23 Practice Begins Oct 8 for Girls Basketball Leagues-Register Today!
- Sep 13 Flannel Fest Pre-Sale Tickets Available Until Fri, Sep 20
- Sep 06 Splash Pads to Remain Open Thru Sep 16
- Sep 04 Fall Session 1 of Baby Rock, Tot Rock and Kids Rock Begins Sept 10
- Sep 04 Weekend Only Hours Through Sept 29 at Lippold Family Golf Center
- Sep 01 Fall Fitness and Yoga Classes Begin Sep 4
- Sep 01 Fall Yoga Classes Begin Soon
- Sep 01 Hot Shot Sports Classes Begin Sep 10
- Aug 30 Fall Dance Programs Begin Sept 5
- Aug 29 Labor Day Weekend Hours-Facilities & Admin Office
- Aug 20 FREE, Family Fun with Palmer's Pickings on Aug 24
- Aug 12 Rosie and the Rivets Rebooked for Aug 13 after Concert in the Park Rainout
- Aug 12 Limited Spots Available for Sunset Wine & Cheese Social on Aug 21
- Aug 09 Vote for Your Favorite Park Name-Aug 8-Aug 16
- Aug 07 End of Season Main Beach Swim Area Operations Update
- Jul 31 Flannel Fest Tickets On Sale Now
- Jul 30 Still Time to Complete the July & August Agents of Discovery Missions
- Jul 24 Last Chance to Register for Group Golf Lessons for Juniors, Men and Women
- Jul 09 'Name Your Park' Contest Entries Due by July 15
- Jul 08 NEW Event-Luau Line Dance Night for Adults on July 12 at Main Beach
- Jul 07 Enroll Now for Summer Tennis Lessons
- Jul 01 Crystal Lake Park District Facility Hours of Operation July 4-July 7
- Jun 28 Sterne's Woods and Fen Restoration Efforts Featured in National Recreation and Parks Magazine
- Jun 27 Summer Sing-a-Long with the Crystal Lake Strikers on Sat, Jun 29 moved to Crystal Lake South High School Auditorium
- Jun 24 Home of the Brave Heritage Fest on June 29 at Colonel Palmer House
- Jun 20 We Need 3 Additional Teams for Baggo League at Main Beach
- Jun 04 Concerts in the Park at Main Beach Begins May 28
- Jun 03 Enroll Now for Summer Session of Dance Classes
- Jun 02 Tot Programs Begin Soon
- Jun 01 Nature Center Grand Re-Opening on June 1
- Jun 01 Tickets on Sale for Into the Woods Jr
- May 24 Splash Pads Open for Season on May 25
- May 24 Swim Lessons at Main Beach with the Crystal Lake Park District Swim School
- May 24 Sailing Lesson Sessions Available June-July
- May 23 Enrolling Now Summer Martial Arts Classes
- May 20 Main & West Beach Operations-Main Beach Opens for Season on May 25
- May 18 NEW Opportunity Just for 6-8th Graders-Aloha Summer Teen Luau
- May 15 Seeking Performers for Teen Talent Show at Main Beach on June 21
- May 08 Social Dance Night- Tango & West Coast Swing on May 17
- May 03 Summer Registration Now Open
- Apr 29 The Cottage Donates Towards Summer Day Camp Scholarships
- Apr 25 The Racket Club Outdoor Courts Grand Opening Celebration on Sat, Apr 27
- Apr 24 Crystal Lake Park District Summer Day Camp Recognized as One of America's Best
- Apr 03 FREE, Drop In Solar Eclipse Special Event at Nature Center on April 8
- Apr 03 Spring Adult Softball League Play Begins April 22
- Apr 02 Dance, Sing & Play in Crystal Lake Park District Final Spring Session of Tot Programs
- Apr 02 Proposed Budget FY 2024-2025 on Display
- Apr 02 Batting Cages at Lippold Park Now Open for Season
- Mar 28 Important Information for Crystal Lake Boaters-Decals, Boat Launch Key Fobs, Dry Storage Spots Available for Purchase Apr 1
- Mar 14 Project Update: New Park on Haligus Rd in Lakewood
- Mar 12 Pickleball and Tennis Courts Open Early for the Season!
- Mar 10 Community Garden Plots Available at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Mar 07 Spoerl Park Playground Closed for Playground Surface Installation
- Mar 07 Last Chance to Register for Women's Self Defense Worksshop on Mar 23
- Mar 06 Limited Spots Still Available for Springtime Tea at Colonel Palmer House
- Mar 04 Spring Firewood Sale on March 16-Reserve Today!
- Mar 01 Crystal Lake Park District Receives OSLAD Grant for Della St Park Renovation
- Mar 01 Crystal Lake Park District Receives Illinois Parks and Recreation GameTime/PlayCore Grant for Haligus Park Playground
- Feb 08 Crystal Lake Park District Digital Camp Guide is Live
- Feb 07 Natural Resource Management Project Underway at Veteran Acres
- Feb 06 2nd Annual Galentine’s Day Brunch on Feb 11
- Feb 05 Social Dance Nights and Dance Lessons for Adults at the Crystal Lake Park District
- Feb 05 Registration Now Open for Barlina House Preschool 2024-2025 School Year
- Jan 28 Family Winter Mini Golf Event at Lippold Family Golf Center-CANCELLED
- Jan 18 Natural Resource Management Project Underway at Winding Creek Park and Bike Path
- Jan 12 Monday Memory-The 1935-1950 Tobaggan Slide at Lake Park (now Main Beach)
- Jan 08 Reg by Jan 19 for the Snowbird Softball Tournament
- Jan 08 Limited Spots Still available for Hearts & Artists, A Valentine’s Tea at Colonel Palmer House
- Jan 07 Natural Resource Management Project at Sterne's Woods and Fen
- Jan 04 Tot-Teen Dance Classes Featuring a Spring Recital Begin Jan 8
- Jan 04 New sessions of Crystal Lake Park District Group Fitness and Yoga classes begin in Jan 8
- Jan 04 Enrolling Now Winter Spring Martial Arts Classes including Pre-Karate, Shotokan Karate and Hapkido
- Jan 02 Crystal Lake Park District Offers Free Holiday Light Recycling through Jan 15
- Dec 15 Winter/Spring Activity Guide Registration Now Open
- Dec 14 Natural Resource Management Project Underway at Woodscreek Park
- Dec 07 Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy with Crystal Lake Park District Gift Cards
- Dec 07 Nature Center Temporarily Closed For Exhibit Remodeling
- Dec 06 Limited Spots Still available for A Norman Rockwell Tea on Dec 16 & 17
- Dec 04 2nd/3rd & 4th/5th Grade Boys Basketball League-Registration deadline Jan 5
- Nov 21 Enroll Now for Hapkido Starting on Nov 29
- Nov 21 Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres Nov 29-Dec 2
- Nov 07 Haligus Road Park Design Update Meeting on Nov 8
- Nov 07 Dog Obedience Begins Nov 22
- Nov 07 November Youth/Teen Variety Classes
- Nov 01 Protect Yourself From Scams & Burglaries Workshop on Nov 10
- Nov 01 Grand Oaks Walking Club 2023
- Oct 26 Register Now for Puzzle Palooza on Nov 5
- Oct 24 Fall Firewood Sale on Nov 4-Stock Up for Your Fall Bonfires!
- Oct 16 Plan to Attend the Hill Farm Park Community Input Meeting on Oct 24
- Oct 13 Free Family Fun at Truck or Treat on Sat, Oct 28
- Oct 11 Book at Wagon Ride Through Sterne's Woods
- Oct 10 Henrietta's Harvest-CANCELED due to inclement weather
- Oct 04 Social Dance Nights at Grand Oaks Plus Line Dancing Class & Couples Social Dance
- Oct 03 NEW Programs & Events at Colonel Palmer House
- Oct 02 Lippold Park Seal Coating Project Updates-Week of Oct 2
- Sep 19 Registration Open for Girls & Boys Basketball Leagues
- Sep 15 Fishing Line Recycling Receptacles a Success
- Sep 03 Enroll Now for Fall Session of Dance
- Sep 02 Youth Athletics Classes Begin Sept 9
- Sep 01 Women's Golf Clinic Begins Sept 3 at Lippold Family Golf Center
- Aug 21 Online Registration Down for Upgrades Tu, Aug 22 at 3 pm-Wed, Aug 23
- Aug 21 Snake Study Update-a collaboration with McHenry County College Biology Students
- Aug 15 Fall 2023 Registration Now Open
- Aug 15 Crystal Lake Park District Named Com Ed Green Region Grant Recipient
- Aug 11 It's A GO-Caddyshack is ON for Tonight, Fri Aug 11
- Aug 02 Community Input Survey-Della Street Park Renovations plus Community Input Meeting on Aug 16
- Jul 26 Caddyshack-Movie in the Park on Aug 11-Costume Contest Added to the Event
- Jul 25 Additional Date Added to Crystal Lake Park District Concert in the Park Schedule
- Jul 25 Public Invited to Peter Pan Jr Performance by Musical Theatre Camp
- Jul 24 July/August Programs at Colonel Palmer House
- Jul 14 Group Sailing Lessons Begin July 24
- Jul 14 Summer Hapkido and Women’s Self Defense Clinic
- Jul 07 July/August Nature Center Programs & Events
- Jul 05 Cops N Bobbers Gary Svejcar Fishing Derby for Kids on July 30
- Jul 05 Women’s Self Defense Clinic on July 22
- Jul 04 Crystal Lake Park District Adult Camp (21+)
- Jul 03 Swim Lessons Sess 2 begin July 10
- Jul 03 Save the Date-Sat, Jul 15, to UNPLUG After Dark at Veteran Acres
- Jun 29 Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy the Crystal Lake Parade and Fireworks Celebration
- Jun 27 Summer Tennis Lessons for Ages 5-Adult Session 3 begins Jul 17
- Jun 27 Crystal Lake Fireworks Info Plus Wristband Pre-Purchase Info
- Jun 26 FREE Summer Sing-A-Longs on June 28 & July 15
- Jun 25 Positive Pebbles Kits Available at the Administrative Office
- Jun 08 NEW Event! Aloha Summer Sunset Celebration on June 9
- Jun 01 Crystal Lake Park District Concerts in the Park Kicks off May 30
- May 27 2023 Beach Operations-Main Beach Opens Sat, May 27
- May 05 Registration Open for Summer 2023
- 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
- Apr 23 Cardio Drumming Workshop Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
- Apr 26 Community Clean Up Day 2025 McCormick Park, 427 W. Virginia St, Crystal Lake
- Apr 26 Once Upon a Time Princess Fest (Morning) Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
- Apr 26 Historic Wild Weather Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- May 03 Social Dance Nights-Barn Dance Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
- May 04 Hands-On Introduction to Remote Control Airplane Flight Woodscreek Park, 850 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake
- May 17 Green Gate Garden Club Plant Sale Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
- May 20 Kundalini Yoga for the Chakras: 7th Chakra West Beach Building
- May 22 Elements Workshop: Connect with 5 Elements West Beach Building
- May 23 Make and Take Tea Series-May Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
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