⚠️ Valley South Park is CLOSED as of 5/15 ⚠️

Please be advised that as of 5/15, Valley South Park is closed immediately and until further notice due to a fallen tree on the playground equipment. Our maintenance team will be out first thing the morning of 5/16 to close and caution tape off the park until the tree is removed. Please avoid the area and do not use the playground equipment. For questions or updates, please contact the Wildwood Park District office at 847.223.7275 or info@wildwoodparkdistrict.com.

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Current Park & Beach Conditions

As of 5/15, Valley South Park is closed until further notice due to a fallen tree on playground equipment. Beaches will open Memorial Day Weekend.