Building Community with Parks & Recreation

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!

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Special Recreation Service of Northern Lake County - Waukegan

 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. 

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Youth Sports Programs

The Waukegan Park District offers a series of youth programs that focus on the fundamentals of each game. Teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasized in the team sports. In all clinics and skills programs, participants learn the rules of the game, practice basic skills and play games to gain experience. All skill levels are welcome!

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Upcoming Events

Feb 8
2025 Black History Month Celebration The Waukegan Park District is hosting Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 4pm to 5:30pm at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, located at 39 […]
Feb 8
2025 Father-Daughter Date Night The Waukegan Park District is hosting the Father-Daughter Date Night on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 7pm to 8:45pm at the Belvidere Recreation Center in Corrine J. Rose Park located […]
Feb 13
Zumba Fitness Night Love is on the dance floor! The Waukegan Park District is hosting  Zumba Fitness Night on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 6pm to 7pm at the Field House Sports, Fitness […]
Feb 15
Sweetheart Family Swim Night The Waukegan Park District is hosting a Sweetheart Family Swim Night on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 3pm to 5pm at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center, located […]
Feb 22
Soul Food with Sylvia The Waukegan Park District is hosting Soul Food with Sylvia on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 11am to 1pm at the Jane Addams Center, located at 95 Jack Benny Drive […] View Calendar

Latest Press Releases

Waukegan Park District’s Historic Carnegie Library Restoration Project Earns Award for Project Excellence for Doetsch Contractors December 20, 2024 Waukegan Park District Awarded $600,000 State Grant for Roosevelt Park Renovation December 17, 2024 Waukegan Park District and City of Waukegan Partner to Host 26th Annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge December 16, 2024 Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus present the 2024 Joseph A. Favero Memorial Do It Yourself Messiah & Carol Sing-Along December 6, 2024 All Press