The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 2023 American Independence Parade on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 1pm and traveling north on Sheridan Road from Franklin Street to Jack Benny Drive. This year’s parade theme is “Star Spangled Celebration” and the Grand Marshal will be Senator Adriane Johnson.

The SplashZone is open for the season! Located at 416 S. Lewis Avenue in Corrine J. Rose Park, the state-of-the-art water park will be open on weekdays from 12pm to 7pm and weekends from 11am to 7pm.

The Waukegan Park District has 51 sites 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! Discover your parks!

 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.