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🎣 Thank you to everyone who came out for this year’s Fall Fishing Fest at Lake Shermerville!It was a wonderful morning f...
10/12/2026

🎣 Thank you to everyone who came out for this year’s Fall Fishing Fest at Lake Shermerville!

It was a wonderful morning filled with fishing, family fun and wildlife education. 🐟🌿

Wheeling Park District Executive Director Matt Wehby and Northbrook Park District Executive Director Chris Leiner witnessed families take part in the activities firsthand and enjoy all that the festival had to offer.

A big “thank you” to State Senator Julie Morrison and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for helping make this event possible. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s festival a success!

10/11/2026

The wait is over! Next up in our Parks Series is Mark Twain. To give us a tour, we’re joined by a very special guest: Skylar - Mark Twain’s mascot! 🦅 💙

Mark Twain was built in collaboration with District 21 in effort to rebuild an aging park in an underserved area. 🌳

This park is open to the public when school is not in session. And with school closed tomorrow, make sure to come check out this amazing park and all its features. 🛝

10/09/2026

💀🌼 We’re stepping up the post-race fun at this year’s Day of the Dead 5k!

What better way to celebrate than with some delicious local favorites from Los Comales Niles! ❤️

After crossing the finish line, all registered participants can enjoy tamales and warm atole courtesy of Los Comales. And for those with a sweet tooth, we’ll also have conchas to make the celebration even sweeter! 🫔☕

A huge THANK YOU to Los Comales for supporting the Wheeling Park District and our wonderful community! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

10/08/2026

🎉 WE’RE BACK WITH ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!
This time, the alebrijes have made their way to Childerley Park! 👀✨
Think you can find one? 🦋 If you spot an alebrije, bring it to the Guest Service Desk at the Community Recreation Center to claim your prize!
Your prize includes:
A traditional Mexican Lelé doll
🍬 A bag full of treats
and a $5 off code for our Day of the Dead 5K!
Happy searching and good luck! 💀🌼✨

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🚨Our Indoor Track reopens TOMORROW, October 8! 👟🔥Whether you’re training for your next big goal, get...
10/07/2026

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🚨

Our Indoor Track reopens TOMORROW, October 8! 👟🔥

Whether you’re training for your next big goal, getting your daily steps in, or just ready to get moving, it’s time to get back on track!
Don’t wait — grab your sneakers and come hit the track TOMORROW! We’ll see you out there! 👟💪

10/06/2026

🌳 Next up in our Parks Series: Childerley Park!

Renovated in 2023, Childerley Park features playgrounds (ages 2–12), a synthetic safety surface, a 1/3-mile walking path, and a Bocce court!

Come check out the park this Friday, October 9th, for Playtime & Movie in the Park featuring Halloweentown! 🎃🍿

⏰ Schedule:

4:30 P.M. – Playtime in the Park

5:30 P.M. – Pre-movie activities

6:30 P.M. – Halloweentown begins

Bring the family for a spooktacular time! See you there! 👻🎬

10/05/2026

You know what time it is! 🌸💀

The countdown to our Day of the Dead 5K is officially on and we are celebrating with a series of giveaways! Our Alebrije is somewhere at Heritage Park. If you find it, bring it to the Community Recreation Center Guest Services Desk to claim your prize! Hurry for a chance to receive a registration code for $5 off🏃🎉

Stay tuned to see where the next Alebrije will be… 👀

Don’t forget to mark your calendars! Fall Fishing Fest is coming up soon! 🎣Join the Wheeling Park District alongside Nor...
10/04/2026

Don’t forget to mark your calendars! Fall Fishing Fest is coming up soon! 🎣

Join the Wheeling Park District alongside Northbrook Park District staff at Oaks Green Park for a fishing derby, free lessons and more! 🐟

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

We will also have the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Education trailer on site! Fishing poles and live bait will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required.

10/02/2026

Wait, don't run yet!🏃

The countdown to our Day of the Dead 5K is on, and we are celebrating with a series of giveaways! 🎉💀

Keep an eye out for an Alebrije at one of our local parks. Find one and you can take it to Guest Services at the Community Recreation Center to claim a prize! 🎁

Stay tuned for a clue on where we hid the first alebrije and don't forget to register!👀🌸
https://dayofthedead5k.run

09/30/2026

Don’t forget! 🎉 Register for the Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk by October 1st to guarantee your shirt size! 🏃🏿‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

📅 Sunday, October 25th
⏰ 9:00 am
* 📍 Heritage Park

👉 Register here: https://dayofthedead5k.run/

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100 Community Boulevard
Wheeling, IL
60090

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