Articles filed under Fox Lake Parks Department
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Fox Lake names parks directorJan 20, 2017 4:33 PM - The Village of Fox Lake has named Nick Warrner as director of parks and recreation, effective immediately.
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Fox Lake summer sports seriesJun 3, 2016 6:11 PM - The Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the 2016 summer sports program offered through Sports R Us.
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Fox Lake cardboard boat raceJul 26, 2015 5:12 PM - Fox Lake's Cardboard Cup Regatta will take place on Sunday, Aug. 16, at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., downtown Fox Lake.
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Griffin: Taxpayers foot six-figure pension for private employee
Jul 1, 2015 9:41 AM - It's not a government job, but the Illinois Association of Park Districts leader still gets a taxpayer-funded salary of $360,000 a year and six-figure public pension contribution, Suburban Tax Watchdog Jake Griffin writes.
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Spring sports registration begins in Fox LakeApr 7, 2015 4:12 PM - The Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the 2015 spring sports program offered through "Rookies Sports."
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First "Sunday Fun Day" coming to Grant High School field houseFeb 6, 2015 4:02 PM - Families looking for ways to beat the cold are invited to take part Sunday in a new indoor event offered by the Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department. "Sunday Fun Day" is a free event that runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Grant High School Fieldhouse on Devlin Road.
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Fox Lake awarded state grant to improve and renovate Lakefront Park buildingOct 15, 2014 4:36 PM - Fox Lake residents will have a new place to play sports after the village received nearly $800,000 from a state grant to upgrade the Lakefront Park building. Mayor Donny Schmit said the village received the $799,100 Parks and Recreational Facility Construction grant and will use it will fund renovations to the park building and grounds on Nippersink Drive.
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Fox Lake offers tours of wastewater plantOct 14, 2013 5:15 PM - Fox Lake will host an open house tour of the Northwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility on Saturday, Oct. 19. Visitors can learn how the NWRWRF operates and protects the environment, then meet the staff who process and treat wastewater on a 24-hour basis.
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Cardboard boats set sail at Fox Lake regatta
Aug 19, 2012 6:13 PM - Cardboard is usually associated with the more utilitarian aspects of life, like storing old files. But Fox Lake's Cardboard Cup Regatta, held Sunday afternoon at Lakefront Park, proved that the combination of cardboard, water and sunshine -- with the addition of some crayon and marker decorations -- can add up to an enjoyable afternoon.
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