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Lippold Park Lippold Park is a 310 acre mixed use park featuring hiking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, athletic fields, dog park, sixty acres of ponds and wetlands.
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Lippold Park Batting Cages will close Mon, Nov 2 for the season.
10/28/2026

Lippold Park Batting Cages will close Mon, Nov 2 for the season.

IT'S HERE!The Crystal Lake Park District fall 2026 digital guide is online and registration is open! 🍁🍂Register online d...
08/13/2026

IT'S HERE!
The Crystal Lake Park District fall 2026 digital guide is online and registration is open! 🍁🍂
Register online directly from the digital guide by clicking on the code number for the program you wish to register for and add it to your shopping cart. We recommend setting up your household profile prior to shopping if this is your first time utilizing online registration.

All households in the 60012 and 60014 zip codes will receive a print guide in the mail. Look for the activity guide in your mailbox later during the week of Aug 17-21.

Fall programs run late Aug-late Dec
View the digital guide
https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/1

ATTENTION: If you are a team registered for Gametime Events Lake Series Baseball Tournament 7/25-7/26, the tournament WI...
07/22/2026

ATTENTION: If you are a team registered for Gametime Events Lake Series Baseball Tournament 7/25-7/26, the tournament WILL NOT be held at Lippold Park or any of the Crystal Lake Park District facilities.

Please reach out to Bobby Gross, Athletic Supervisor, for more information – [email protected] or (815) 459-0680 x1210.

With the high heat index expected, residents are encouraged to use extra caution if spending time on local trails. Be su...
07/01/2026

With the high heat index expected, residents are encouraged to use extra caution if spending time on local trails. Be sure to bring your phone in case of an emergency, carry plenty of water to stay hydrated, and, whenever possible, hike or walk with a partner. Take frequent rest breaks in shaded or cool areas, and pay attention to signs of heat-related illness. If you begin to feel dizzy, weak, or overheated, stop, seek a cooler location, and hydrate immediately.

May is Invasive Species Awareness Month in Illinois. In recognition CLPD is spotlighting Dames Rocket (Hesperis matronal...
05/24/2026

May is Invasive Species Awareness Month in Illinois. In recognition CLPD is spotlighting Dames Rocket (Hesperis matronalis), a showy plant often introduced in residential landscaping, which thrives primarily in woodland habitats but also open areas.

Dame’s rocket is native to parts of Europe and Asia. In the United States, absent natural controls such as disease and insects found in its home range, it can aggressively take over natural areas. Often displacing and outcompeting a significant amount of the native vegetation that indigenous species have adapted to depend on. Unlike the native Phlox, which has 5 petaled flowers, Dame’s Rocket has 4 petals and being in the mustard family, it develops seed pods that produce an impressive 20,000 to 30,000 seeds per plant.

For more information on Dame’s Rocket, its invasive potential and similar looking native alternatives such as Phlox that can be planted instead, see the following links:

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Invasives/fact/DamesRocket

https://chicagolivingcorridors.org/resources/creating-native-habitat/invasive-plants/dames-rocket-hesperis-matronalis/

Summer fun has arrived!The 2026 Summer Digital Activity Guide is LIVE + registration is open!📬 Print guide mailed May 8–...
05/05/2026

Summer fun has arrived!
The 2026 Summer Digital Activity Guide is LIVE + registration is open!

📬 Print guide mailed May 8–12 (60012 & 60014)
🎉 Events, camps, sports, classes & more for all ages—plus concerts, movies, beach events & lake activities all summer long!

Browse the guide and click on the activity code to add programs & events to your shopping cart https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/1

If you’re visiting Lippold Family Golf Center or the parking lot areas near Lippold Park, please use extra caution—killd...
04/30/2026

If you’re visiting Lippold Family Golf Center or the parking lot areas near Lippold Park, please use extra caution—killdeer are nesting on the ground in these areas. These birds may not look like it, but their eggs are often right underfoot. Killdeer lay their eggs directly on gravel or pavement, where their speckled shells blend in almost perfectly.

Are killdeer endangered?
Killdeer are not endangered in Illinois—they are a common, native species . However, they are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which means it is illegal to harm them, disturb active nests, or move their eggs .

What makes killdeer special in Illinois:
• Famous for their “broken wing” act to distract predators (and people!)
• Nest in open, unexpected places like parking lots and paths
• Their eggs are incredibly camouflaged—easy to miss if you’re not looking

How you can help:
• Watch your step and drive slowly in parking areas
• Give birds plenty of space if they seem distressed
• Respect any marked or coned-off/roped off nesting areas

With a little awareness, we can help kildeer safely raise their young!

UPDATE 5/1/26, 3 pm Batting cage repairs are now complete and batting cages are open ******************************UPDAT...
04/16/2026

UPDATE 5/1/26, 3 pm
Batting cage repairs are now complete and batting cages are open
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UPDATE 4/21/26: The batting cages remain closed at this time. Repairs and machine calibrations are taking longer than expected.
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Due to the recent heavy rain, ongoing vandalism, and the continued adjustments needed by the Parks crew to keep the Lippold Park batting cages operational, we will be closing the batting cages through at least this week and weekend (April 16-April 19).

We recognize that we opened earlier than ideal due to high public demand, and unfortunately did not have sufficient time to fully work through all operational issues. During this closure, we will address outstanding repairs, replace the vandalized component, and continue working on improvements—particularly solutions to help prevent moisture from impacting the equipment.

All machines have been turned off, token boxes are secured, and gates are locked. Signage has been posted at the cages.

BATTING CAGE MECHANICAL UPDATE:Please be advised that an incident of vandalism has resulted in damage to the pitching ar...
04/14/2026

BATTING CAGE MECHANICAL UPDATE:
Please be advised that an incident of vandalism has resulted in damage to the pitching arm on bay #4. This bay is down until the replacement part comes in.

Snapping turtles like this one at Boncosky Softball Complex in Lippold Park are venturing out from their typical aquatic...
04/06/2026

Snapping turtles like this one at Boncosky Softball Complex in Lippold Park are venturing out from their typical aquatic habitats this time of the year searching for good nesting areas. A female snapping turtle will dig a nest in upland soil during mid-May to early June where she deposits 20 to 40 eggs, which will hatch in September and October.

If encountered, it’s best to just let them continue on their own. Because they are likely seeking upland nesting areas, if they must be moved from a roadway or other dangerous or undesirable area, it’s best to move them on in the direction that they are headed and not necessarily back to the nearest water. They can be moved by holding the rear of their shell behind the hind legs and should not be lifted by the tail unsupported as this can damage their spine. A good option to move turtles, especially heavy individuals, is to nudge them onto a large shovel, tarp or mat and slide them to a safer location.

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851 W. Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL
60014

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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