Welcome to Mundelein Park & Recreation District

Who we are

Established in 1954, Mundelein Park & Recreation District has 35 park sites offering over 735 acres of open space, playgrounds, ballfields, lakes and trails. We offer over 650 seasonal programs, including: dance, youth sports, tennis, karate, golf, adult and youth leagues, swim lessons, art, fitness and wellness, culinary, adult day trips, science classes, and day camps. In addition, we host over 20 annual events, many free to the public.

Mundelein Park & Recreation District is highly valued by our community

The perception of Mundelein Park & Recreation District (MPRD) is indicated through a 2021 Community Wide Survey:

96% believe MPRD is valuable to their community

85.9% believe MPRD is valuable to their household

Google Reviews:

Mundelein Park & Recreation District: 4.6

Mundelein Health & Fitness Center: 4.7

Swim Lessons:

My son loves going for his swim lesson for about a year now. He can swim a lap now freestyle and backstroke. Trainers are very patient and the management is very considerate. —Cenddie

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Health & Fitness Center: The environment is fun & supportive, and I look forward to my workouts! This is truly unlike any gym I’ve been to before - I love it!

Larry B.

The majority of respondents believe that the following MPRD programs are valuable to their household:

96% Grade-school aged children

93.8% Preschool-aged children

92.8% Teens

85.5% Active Adults

83.7% Adults

Barefoot Bay: 4.5

Steeple Chase Golf Club: 4.5

Barefoot Bay: Just beautiful all around!! ABSOLUTELY loved this water park... It’s amazing for kids. The lazy river is relaxing for adults (depth 3ft) and it has a walk in beach style entrance so it’s easily accessible.

—Jilli D.

Steeple Chase Golf Club: Outstanding as always!!! Great staff and facilities! Course is in EXCELLENT shape! —Paul

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Grand Dominion residents enjoy their Park District and resident rates.

• Over 100 Grand Dominion residents regularly golf at Steeple Chase Golf Club.

• 73 of 352 Regent Center members (Our Active Adults Center) are Grand Dominion residents.

• Over 30 Grand Dominion residents became members of Mundelein Health & Fitness Center in 2022.

Our Mission

Connecting the community with safe and quality recreation through diverse programs, facilities, and open space.

Our Vision

To be the leader in environmental preservation, recreation activities, and facilities.

Our Values

Excellence: Offer a quality product at a great value

Fun: Provide an enjoyable, positive, and pleasant experience

Honesty: Always strive to be straightforward and fair

Inclusive: Welcome those of all abilities and cultures

Integrity: Earn trust every day

Invested: Commit to improving our community

Respectful: Treat everyone with respect

Responsible: Adhere to fiscal sustainability and transparency

Mundelein Park & Recreation District is a a 2012 – 2023 IAPD/IPRA Distinguished Agency

Only 45 out of 360 Park Districts are an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.

The Illinois Distinguished Accreditation program provides an opportunity for these agencies to undergo a voluntary, comprehensive evaluation process to demonstrate that they have met state guidelines to provide exceptional park and recreation services to their community. The end result is to improve the quality of life for Illinois residents.

2011–2021 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association

We foster friendships across our community

Students attending Elementary School Districts 75, 76, 79, Mundelein High School, and Carmel Catholic High School all attend programs and events at Mundelein Park & Recreation District. Through these connections, children build lasting friendships that strengthens our community.

For example, children from different school districts form friendships in our basketball program that has over 400 participants, and in our dance program with over 300 dancers.

Resident save approximately 25% on programs, memberships and rental fees

FREE to residents:

• Spray Park

• Events such as Boo Bash and Cottontail Trail

Residents enjoy REDUCED FEES in the following areas:

• Barefoot Bay Water Park

• Beach

• Boat Launch

• Athletics Programs

• Award-winning Dance Program

• Cultural Arts Programs

• Special Events

• Health & Fitness Center Membership (residents do not pay an enrollment fee)

• Open Gym

• Preschool

• Steeple Chase Golf Club (18-hole golf course)

• Facility and Shelter Rentals

• Regent Center Membership (Active Adults)

• Summer Camp

• Swim Lessons