The Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society invite you to the official ribbon cutting and opening ceremony for the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie today at 12pm. Located at 1 N. Sheridan Road in the heart of Downtown Waukegan overlooking Lake Michigan, the long-vacant, historic Carnegie Library has been beautifully restored and transformed into a vibrant museum showcasing Waukegan’s dynamic and diverse history.

The Waukegan Park District has 51 properties on 740 acres of land with parks, state-of-the-art facilities, and hundreds of events and programs for all. From sports leagues to arts programs, the recreation and leisure opportunities are endless! Access the Discover Your Parks guide to find a park!

 Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County (SRSNLC) is an intergovernmental cooperative entity that provides community recreation to persons with disabilities at the Waukegan Park District and the Zion Park District. The Waukegan Park District has been a member park district of SRSNLC since 2000. Their mission is to educate citizens to become responsible, productive, and contributing members of our society by preparing them through recreation in a dynamic and caring environment, promoting enthusiasm, and inviting their participation.