PARKS
Wildwood Park District manages 11 parks, two ponds. The district also maintains thirteen-acre Valley Lake and contributes to the well-being of 143 acre Gages Lake, in cooperation with the Gages Lake Conservation Committee, utilizing a lakes management agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Park Locations and Amenities
1. Pebble Beach Park - Swim beach*, boat ramp, playground equipment, picnic tables and grills, park benches. Located off Sears & Park.
2. Willow Point Park - Walking/biking path, softball field, beach*, playground equipment, volleyball**, covered pavilion***, picnic tables and grill. Located off John Mogg Road.
3. Cove Park - Park bench. Located off Cove Road.
4. Boulder Park - Park benches & picnic table. Located in the intersection of Cove, Battershall and Ridge Roads.
5. Lake Shore Drive Park - Park bench. Located off Lake Shore Drive & Battershall.
6. Sunset Park - Swim beach*, boat ramp, playground equipment, picnic tables & grills, pavilion***, park benches. Located off Lake Shore Drive.
7. Valley North Park - Fishing benches, swings. Locate doff Mill Road.
8. Valley South Park - Swim beach*, playground equipment, picnic table, grill, park benches. Located off Greentree & Mill.
9. Twin Lakes Park - Playground equipment, softball field, picnic tables & grill, soccer field, walking & bike path. Located off Twin Lakes Road & Mill.
10. Old Plank Park - Playground equipment & park bench. Located off Old Plank Road & Indian.
11. Rule Park - Wildwood Park District office, community center, gardens, picnic tables & grill, fishing, park benches. Located off Sears Boulevard.
*Beaches: There are no lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk.
**Volleyball Equipment: Available by advance reservation.
***Pavilions: They may be rented by residents on Saturday or Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Otherwise, pavilions are first come, first served. Call the office at (847) 223-7275 for details on rentals and reservations.
Pet dogs are welcome in Wildwood Park District parks, provided they are kept on a leash at all times. This is for the safety and comfort of everyone using the parks. We also ask that you clean up after your pet, to help keep the parks beautiful.
The Wildwood Park District appreciates your help in reporting any problems you may find in our parks. If you see a safety hazard at a district park, please contact the district office at your earliest convenience. If you see an illegal activity occurring in one of the district parks, please contact the Lake County Sheriff's office (911) immediately to report the occurrence. This will help us better control vandalism at the parks.
The Wildwood Park District makes available a parks ordinance booklet which lists standards of conduct and behavior in the parks. Please contact the district office to obtain a copy.