Digital 2024 Winter/Spring Brochure Now Available!

Browse upcoming 2024 Winter/Spring programs, preschool classes, special events, and more! Click here to view the brochure.

Valley Lake North Park Temporary Closure

As part of the Lake County Stormwater Management-led Valley Lake Stormwater Improvements Project (in which the Wildwood Park District is a local sponsor); Valley Lake North Park off of Mill Road will be temporarily closed due to the beginning of construction on the retrofit of the outflow drain structure, enhancement of the berm wall, and trenching for stormwater drainage piping at the north end of Valley Lake. This temporary closure will be effective starting Wednesday, November 22nd. Click here for more information.

Holiday House Decorating Event on 12/6 at 6pm

Enjoy hot cocoa and holiday music while you decorate your holiday house to take home. Start a new holiday tradition! Everything is included- graham crackers, frosting, and assorted candies for decorating! Activities for this program are geared for children aged 3-12, but all who register are welcome! Parent or Guardian must be present. Please pre-register by Monday, November 27th. Click here to register or for more details.

Cookies & Milk with Santa on 12/8 at 5:30pm

Join us at Grandwood Park Park District for some family holiday fun! Participants will have the chance to meet Santa, play games, do crafts, and enjoy some sweet refreshments! Holiday goodie bags available for every participant to take home. Please pre-register by Wednesday, December 6th. Click here to register or for more details.

Wildwood Park District Board Meeting on 12/11/2023 (Second Monday of the month due to Holiday)

Board meetings are generally held the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm. All meetings are held at the Rule House, 33325 N. Sears Boulevard Wildwood, IL 60030, and are open to the public. Click here for meeting dates, agendas, minutes, financials, and board packets.

Warren-Newport Public Library Bookmobile at Twin Lakes Park on 12/16 at 11am

The Warren-Newport Public Library bookmobile is bringing the library to Wildwood! Through the WNPL Community Stops mobile service, the bookmobile will be visiting and stationed at Twin Lakes Park from 11am-12pm. Come on by and explore the bookmobile, check out books, and discover more WNPL mobile services! Learn more by clicking here.

Valley Lake South Park Temporary Closure

As part of the Lake County Stormwater Management-led Valley Lake Stormwater Improvements Project (in which the Wildwood Park District is a local sponsor); Valley Lake South Park off of Mill Road will be temporarily closed due to the beginning of construction on the redesign of the storm drain inlet plunge pool at the south end of Valley Lake. This temporary closure will be effective starting Tuesday, September 5th. Click here for more information.

Wildwood Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements Project

Construction of the project’s primary infrastructure is planned to begin Summer 2023, with a completion date of Summer 2024. Click here for more information.

Schoolhouse Adventures Community Preschool Open Enrollment

Our preschool still has opening for 3-5 year olds for the 2023-2024 school year! Click here to learn more about our preschool, classes, curriculum, tuition, standards, and more!
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Special Events

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Youth Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s youth programs!

Early Childhood & Tot Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s early childhood and tot programs!
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Adult / Senior Programs

Learn more about Wildwood Park District’s Adult programs!

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Valley North Outflow Redesign Plan Document

Valley Lake North Park Temporary Closure Valley Lake Stormwater Improvements Project

As part of the Lake County Stormwater Management-led Valley Lake Stormwater Improvements Project (in which the Wildwood Park District is a local sponsor); Valley Lake North Park off of Mill […]

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Valley Lake South Park Temporary Closure Valley Lake Stormwater Improvements Project

As part of the Lake County Stormwater Management-led Valley Lake Stormwater Improvements Project (in which the Wildwood Park District is a local sponsor); Valley Lake South Park off of Mill […]

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Tax Levy Ordinance Tax Year 2023 Approved Wildwood Park District

Please refer to the following link under “Forms and Financials” to view the approved Wildwood Park District Tax Levy Ordinance for Tax Year 2023 as approved at the November 20th, […]

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Upcoming Events

Dec 10
7:00 Boy Scouts 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dec 11
Schoolhouse Adventures 4's & 5' Preschool 9:00am - 12:00pm
Dec 11
Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dec 12
Schoolhouse Adventures 3's Preschool 9:00am - 11:45am
Dec 13
Schoolhouse Adventures 4's & 5' Preschool 9:00am - 12:00pm
Dec 14
Schoolhouse Adventures 3's Preschool 9:00am - 11:45am
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Current Field & Beach Conditions

All beaches officially closed as of 9/5/2023 for end of season. Valley North Park temporary closure begins 11/22 for Stormwater Infrastructure work.