The Mundelein Park & Recreation District has been waiting to move forward with any Longmeadow Park improvements until the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announces if matching grants funds would be available. IDNR announced over $56 million is appropriated for state-wide park projects. The District applied for a $400,000 matching grant which allows improvements… Read more…
Recreation Way Improvement Project
Please be advised that road repairs are beginning on Recreation Way in Community Park. Preliminary work begins on Wednesday, September 14 and may cause some traffic disruptions. Patrons may need to use Dunbar Road to access the ballfields. Paving is expected to begin Monday September 19 with completion by Wednesday, September 21 (weather permitting). Read more…
SAME GREAT PROGRAMS...TRIMMER LOOK
Have you noticed our Fall Brochure is slimmer? This is due to a significant increase in print and paper costs. To stay within our budget, we reconfigured the brochure so that you will still be able to find all of the programs offered in the fall, but in many cases, the descriptions and registration links… Read more…
August Director Update
Executive Director Ron Salski gives a wrap-up of the summer season at Mundelein Park & Recreation District. He highlights some of the special events and programs coming up at the District this fall and some other happenings around the community. https://youtu.be/YrZYZJfkMio… Read more…
Update: Diamond Lake Beach Reopened
August 1, 2023–The Lake County Health Department has given us the go-ahead to reopen Diamond Lake Beach after last week's algae bloom! The beach will be opening today (August 1) at 12:30 pm. July 29, 2023–Mundelein Park & Recreation District has closed Diamond Lake Beach through Sunday, July 31 out of an abundance of caution… Read more…
Barefoot Bay Open Monday, July 4
Great news! Barefoot Bay will be open on Monday, July 4 from noon to 5 pm (11 am entry for pass holders). Get the family together and make a splash! In case of inclement weather, check the Rainout Line.… Read more…
June Aquatic Update
Executive Director Ron Salski gives an update on lifeguard staffing and outdoor aquatic operations for the summer, plus an invitation to the District's FREE Beach Bash event on June 11. https://youtu.be/daCxh17KfRQ… Read more…
2022 Summer Aquatics Schedule Update
Executive Director Ron Salski explains the District's plan for the upcoming summer aquatic season. See our Barefoot Bay page for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCTISlGNzjc… Read more…
We've raised the pay for lifeguards!
NEW! We've raised the starting pay for lifeguards! We really need you! Help us help you have a wonderful summer. Lifeguard starting pay raised to $15 for ages 16+ and $14 for 15 year olds! Watch this video to learn more about what it takes to become a lifeguard and the incentives we are offering.… Read more…
Aquatics Staff Receives Safety Awards for 2021 Season
Mundelein Park & Recreation District’s Aquatic team received 3 awards for safety during the 2021 summer season at StarGuard Elite’s Conference for Aquatic Management Professionals on March 29-30. You can read the full story here. … Read more…
