Save the Date and Plan your Winter/Spring

It's going to be a FUN Winter-Spring!!!

Look your old favorites plus several NEW special events in our activity guide going live at crystallakeparks.org on Fri, Dec 8. All residences in the 60012 and 60014 zip codes will receive a print guide in the mail during the week of Dec 11-15.

We can't wait to bring you exciting new experiences this winter/spring!

• Princess Fest
• Valentine's Tea at Colonel Palmer House
• Once Upon a Springtime Tea at Colonel Palmer House
• Barn Dance
• Galentine's Day Brunch
• Puzzle Palooza
• Barbie Daughter Date Night
• Mario Son Date Night-Let's -A -Go-Go
• Snowbird Softball Tournament
• Chili Open Golf Classic
• Snow What Let's Putt

Special Events & Holiday Happenings

Enjoy a beautiful stroll under the stars as we light a trail through Veteran Acres

walk the lit trail, no activities

Location: Veteran Acres, 431 N. Walkup, Crystal Lake

Wed-Fri, Nov 29-Dec 1, 4:30-7:30 pm (lit trail, no activities)

Sat, Dec 2, 4:30-7:30 pm (lit trail plus activities)

Campfires

Hot cocoa (courtesy of Dunkin Crystal Lake) & Cookies

Nature Center Candy Cane Forest, Carolers, Visit with Mrs. Claus

$1 per person/$5 max per family donation appreciated for future Nature Center education programs

When you observe a Norman Rockwell illustration, there are three things that are thought to occur…Can you guess all three?

There are still spots open for our historic Colonel Palmer House holiday teas! Register today and discover the answer to this question.

Sat, 12/16, Noon-1:30 pm or 3-4:30 pm

Sun, 12/17, Noon-1:30 pm or 3-4:30 pm

Letters to Santa is a holiday gift to the community’s children! For over 30 years, the Crystal Lake Park District has been helping Santa write letters to all his fans!

Send us your child’s letter by Friday, December 8, plus include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will send you a reply a few days before Christmas. Letters may be mailed or dropped off at Santa’s special mailbox inside the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, One East Crystal Lake. For more information or questions, call 815-459-0680.

Santa

C/o Crystal Lake Park District

One East Crystal Lake Avenue

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Seasonal Info

Don't throw them out; recycle them. Now through January 15, the Crystal Lake Park District will offer free holiday light recycling. Just head to the Parks Services Garage, 305 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake and drop into the bin near the dumpsters.

When snow or cold weather is in the forecast, stay up to date on Crystal Lake Park District sled hill openings/closures

For up-to-date sled, ski and skate info, visit rainoutline and sign up to receive text or email alerts. Click on the 'raindrop' icon at crystallakeparks.org

As the holidays approach, it's important to remember that vehicle break-ins tend to increase during the holiday season. To safeguard your belongings and your vehicle, take precautions such as removing valuables, keeping your keys with you, and locking your car when shopping or visiting our parks and facilities. An unlocked car with visible valuables becomes an easy target for potential theft.

If you live near one of our parks, experience a car theft on Park District property or have information concerning a criminal damage incident please use one of the methods below to contact us:

If an act of vandalism is in progress: call 911

Phone Park Police: 815-356-2415

SEECOM DISPATCH: 815-356-1114

Phone Park District: 815-459-0680

US Mail to Park District Police: 1 East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Email: Chief John Longo

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