WILDWOOD PARK DISTRICT

Special Events/Trips 

GO WILDWOOD KICKOFF EVENT

Location: Willow Point Park

Date: Saturday, May 15th

Time: 10:00am

Fees: FREE

The Wildwood Park District is excited to start our new GO Wildwood Program as a part of the countywide program, GO Lake County.  The initiative is designed to highlight those programs that promote health and wellness.  This event is our kickoff to Go Wildwood for Summer 2021.  We will begin the kickoff event in Willow Point Park with entertainment and refreshments and the event will end with a mile long walk around the park. The first 20 participants will receive a free t-shirt.  Please see the GO WILDWOOD page under "Programs" for more information and Walking Club dates.

Gages Lake Conservation Committee 

15th Annual Carp Fishing Derby 

Location: Willow Point Park Pavilion

Date: Saturday, June 5 

Time:  9:00am-12:00pm

Fee: FREE

The Carp Fishing Derby is sponsored by Gages Lake Conservation Committee and the Gagewood Lions Club in cooperation with Wildwood Park District. An Illinois Fishing License is required.  

Registration will take place at the Willow Point Park Pavilion.  Some fishing poles will be available for use or you may bring your own.  Basic fishing instruction will be provided for beginners.   All ages are welcome, but children must be supervised by an adult. Prizes will be awarded for each age group.

MOVIE IN THE PARK

Location: Rule Park 

Date: Friday, June 11th

Time: 7:30pm

Fee:  $2R/$4NR Children 12 & Under Free

Class ID:  2127.00.03

Come out to Rule Park and enjoy a movie in the park!  The bounce house and concessions will open at 7:30pm and the movie will begin at 8:45pm.  Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.  Bring blankets, chairs, and bug spray!  In case of severe weather, the reschedule date is Friday, June 18th.  

FAMILY CAMPOUT

 Location: Rule Park

 Date: Friday, July  23-24

 Time: 7:00pm-9:00am

 Fee: $12R/$14NR per person

 Class ID:  2127.13.01

 Bring out the family for a night under the stars! Enjoy stargazing and games at our campout at Rule Park. Families will come, set up camp,   play games, and spend the night.  Snacks will be provided in the evening and on the morning of the 24th.  Preregistration is required by

 Friday, July 16th.  In case of severe weather, the reschedule date is July 30.  

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Date:Tuesday, August 3rd 

Time: 5:00pm-6:45pm

Fees: Free

Designated starting points: Willow Point Park Pavilion

                                                           Pebble Beach Park entrance

                                                           Old Plank Park

Join the Wildwood Park District in a communitywide event designed to prevent crime in the neighborhood.  This is a national event where hundreds of communities take to the streets in an effort to promote safety and crime prevention.  Residents are asked to meet at a designated park at 4:45pm.  Groups will then walk to Rule Park, 33325 N. Sears Blvd., for snacks and live music.  

PADDLE THE LAKE

Location: Valley Lake South

Date: Sunday, August 22

Time: 1:00pm

Fee:  $5R/$6NR

Class ID: 2127.24.01

Paddle the Lake is a day full of friendly competitions including a boat regatta, kayak race, paddle boat race, and a paddleboard race.   To participate in the boat regatta and receive a rule sheet, please preregister by Friday, August 13th.   Refreshments and treats will be provided during the day’s events.  

PARK APPRECIATION DAY

Location: Twin Lakes Park

Date: Saturday, May 1st

Time: 9:00am

Fee: FREE

Join the Wildwood Park District team in improving/cleaning up our parks! On this day, we will come together to make our parks cleaner and more enjoyable. We will begin at 9:00am, bring gloves and garden tools. At 12:00pm we will serve refreshments at Twin Lakes Park to follow.