Welcome to the McHenry Parks and Recreation Department! The
department is governed by the City Council of McHenry and
provides recreational activities for all ages. The Parks and
Recreation Department manages 36 different park sites within the
city limits which can be utilized for family, individual and
community activities. Discover the benefits of parks and
recreation!Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2007-2012
Forestry
Arbor Day 2012: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to plant a tree in recognition or memory of someone special this spring – it is a great way to honor him or her. The Arbor Day Tree Donation Program has been established for area residents where trees can be planted for a variety of special occasions and as memorials. For further information on this program or to donate a tree, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 815–363–2160. The deadline for tree donations will be April 13, 2012. Arbor Day will be celebrated on April 27, 2012. McHenry has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for eighteen years to honor its commitment to community forestry. Click here for the Tree Donation Form.
For the latest information on Emerald Ash Borer, visit emeraldashborer.info or illinoiseab.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department has several opportunities to assist with special events and recreation programs. Click here for Winter/Spring 2012 opportunities. Volunteers are needed for special events, dance recital, Fiesta Days events, day camp programs, athletic programs, aquatic programs, swim lessons, swim team and pool special events.
If you are a student of McHenry High School, you can earn credit through S.O.S. (Service Opportunities for Students) program by volunteering hours.
Park Map, Amenities & Addresses
The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department has 36 parks with a total of more than 633 acres which offer a wide range of recreational activities and park facilities.
- Click here to view Facilities Map
- Click here to view Facilities Chart
- Click here to view Park Addresses
Facilities Utilized for Programs
The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department acknowledges the cooperation of School Districts #15 and #156 in making their facilities (gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms, stages, classrooms) available for recreation programs.
| Facilities Utilized for Programs | Address |
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| Boone Creek Golf Course | 6912 Mason Hill Road |
| Crystal Ice House | 320 E. Prairie Street / Crystal Lake |
| Duker Elementary School | 3711 W. Kane Avenue |
| Edgebrook Elementary School | 701 N. Green Street |
| First Baptist Church | 509 N. Front Street |
| Greens of Irish Prairie | 4300 Shamrock Lane |
| Hilltop Elementary School | 2615 W. Lincoln Road |
| Lakeland Park Community Center | 1717 W. Sunset Avenue |
| Landmark School | 3614 W. Waukegan Road |
| McHenry County Orthopedics | 420 N. Route 31 / Crystal Lake |
| McHenry Flying Dragons Martial Arts | 1323 N. Riverside Drive |
| McHenry High School - East | 1012 N. Green Street |
| McHenry High School - West | 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road |
| McHenry Middle School | 2120 W. Lincoln Road |
| McHenry Municipal Center | 333 S. Green Street |
| Parkland Middle School | 1802 N. Ringwood Road |
| Petersen Historic Farm | 4112 McCullom Lake Road |
| Raymond's Bowl | 3960 N. Johnsburg Road |
| Riverwood Elementary School | 300 S. Driftwood Trail |
| St. Paul Episcopal Church | 3706 St. Paul Avenue |
| Studio School of Art | 3316 W. Pearl Street |
| Valley View Elementary School | 6515 W. Route 120 |
| Valley View Acres | 5116 Mt. Thabor / Woodstock |
The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department appreciates the use of business and church space for recreation programs.
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Office Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Telephone Directory
- Parks & Recreation Department - 815.363.2160, Fax - 815.363.3186
- Park Maintenance - 815.363.2168
- Lakeland Park Community Center 815.363.7243
- Knox Park Pool - 815.363.2169
- Petersen Park Beach - 815.363.2126
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Parks & Recreation Staff
- Director of Parks & Recreation - Pete Merkel
- Superintendent of Recreation - Cindy Witt
- Athletic Program Coordinator - Pattie Lunkenheimer
- Park Planning & Forestry Superintendent - Tom Schmidt
- Park Maintenance Superintendent - Ambrose Kittl
- Park Maintenance Foreman - Jeff Friedle
- Park Maintenance - Tracy Crowder
- Park Maintenance - Mike Harper
- Park Maintenance - Tyler Lamz
- Administrative Assistant - Kathy Quick
- Recreation Assistant - Anja Hertel
- Recreation Assistant - Tina Conaway