Harvest Fest | September 23 12-6pm | Rule Park

Wildwood Park District’s Harvest Fest is a free one-day event where residents and non-residents come out for a fun filled day to celebrate the beginning of the fall season. Attendees can enjoy an antique car show, beer tent, food, kid’s activities, live music and entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin and face painting, vendor area, and more! Click here for more event details.

Glow in the Dark Scavenger Hunt | September 29 7:00pm | Rule Park

On your mark, get set, glow! join us for an after dark family-friendly scavenger hunt! Wear glow in the dark or light up clothing, gear, or shoes! Fee includes glow sticks for your whole team, scavenger hunt print out, pens, and one drawstring backpack to collect scavenger hunt items. Please dress for the weather and bring your own flashlight and camera/phone for scavenger hunt photo items. Winning team will be the team with the most items found after one hour. All ages welcome! Please pre-register by Monday, September 25th. Click here to register or for more details.

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 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. Please click here for further 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 on our Capital Projects and Planning Page for further details.

Fall Registration Now Open!

Browse the 2023 Fall Brochure to see all upcoming fall special events, programs, preschool classes, pavilion and room rentals, and more! Resident registration begins Monday, August 21st at 9:00am, and non-resident registration begins Monday, August 28th at 9:00am.

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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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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PSA: Lily Pad Treatment of Gages Lake

Please find the PSA regarding Lily Pad Treatment on Gages Lake. Please observe a 120 day irrigation restriction in and within 200′ of the treatment zones which include around the […]

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Wildwood Park District Annual Audit Report Ending April 30, 2023 Available to View

Document can also be found under “About Us” and “Forms & Financials” Annual Audit Report Ending April 30, 2023

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Upcoming Events

Sep 28
Schoolhouse Adventures 3's Preschool 9:00am - 11:45am
Sep 28
Yoga Fall Session 1 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sep 29
Schoolhouse Adventures 4's & 5' Preschool 9:00am - 12:00pm
Sep 29
Glow in the Dark Scavenger Hunt 7:00pm - 7:00pm
Oct 02
Schoolhouse Adventures 4's & 5' Preschool 9:00am - 12:00pm
Oct 02
Troop 671 Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current Field & Beach Conditions

All beaches officially closed as of 9/5/2023 for end of season and no longer tested by LCHD.  Valley South Park will be temporarily closed as of 9/5/2023 for beginning of Valley Lake Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements.