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Just in time for grilling season, Mundelein Parks Foundation is firing up the fun with a meat raffle fundraiser on Sunday, April 27, to raise money for recreation scholarships. The event will take place from 1–5 pm at Crossroads Restaurant and Bar (1021 IL-83, Mundelein). Guests can expect a spirited afternoon featuring live music by… Read more…

Our new mascot, Mundy Lion has arrived! April 7: Mundelein Park & Recreation District is proud to introduce its paw-some new mascot, Mundy Lion! Mundy will be on the prowl for fun throughout the year, making special appearances at district events and facilities. Fans can keep up with his adventures and learn all about him… Read more…

Executive Director Ron Salski gives a spring update on park district happenings, including early-bird savings at Barefoot Bay, renovations at the Health & Fitness Center, the golf open for the season, the April 27 Meat Raffle fundraiser, dance awards, and more. https://youtu.be/JMmbnWzraso… Read more…

This past weekend all 61 members of the Mundelein Dance Company attended the first competition for this season. We are especially proud that we received the Chance to Shine Studio Spirit Award, presented to the studio that best demonstrates professionalism, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and strong sense of community. Other highlights included: Shannon Ouimet winning first place… Read more…

MPRD staff is excited to begin phase 1 renovations of the Health & Fitness Center. Additional improvements and renovation phases will be announced in the future. The Health & Fitness floor will shutdown on Monday, March 31 and reopen on Wednesday, April 9.  The strength & cardio areas, “stretching room”, and indoor track will be… Read more…

Executive Director Ron Salski fills us in on summer jobs, Fitness Center improvements, summer camp registration, and early bird savings on Barefoot Bay season passes. He also highlights new pickleball courts coming to Kracklauer Park, tennis and basketball improvements at Hanrahan, Indian Trails and Fairhaven Parks, and upcoming wetland mitigation projects. https://youtu.be/4qHk2BMb9Mw… Read more…

Mundelein Park & Recreation District proudly recognized three outstanding employees as Employees of the Year at its annual Employee Recognition Event on February 7. Joe Duffy was honored for his exceptional leadership and dedication to maintaining and enhancing the district’s aquatic facilities. His ability to successfully manage an extraordinary workload while ensuring high-quality operations set… Read more…

Afternoon Update: Following up on our earlier communication, we want to provide an important update regarding tonight’s programming and facilities: Musical Theatre: Grease is the Word Showcase – Tonight’s session will be cancelled. Participants will receive a separate communication regarding a make-up time. Keith Mione Community Park Ice Rink – Due to staff managing snowfall… Read more…

Mundelein Park & Recreation District received confirmation of a matching grant award of $600,000 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program to be used to update Keith Mione Community Park. The District was one of 100 local park projects selected in the state to help communities acquire… Read more…

Executive Director Ron Salski wraps up our 70th anniversary year with updates on Community Park's Ice Rink and Sled Hill, the Kracklauer Park all-inclusive space project, Regent Center's capital improvements, and Diamond Lake's Masterplan project. Learn about the Health & Fitness Center's Pay the Day fitness offer in January, apply for summer aquatic positions, and… Read more…