Summer
Summer Outdoor Movies
After the winter that never wants to end, it’s hard to imagine being outside for more than 15 minutes, let alone watching a movie outside! But if all goes as planned, summer should arrive in […]
Deerpath Park
Outdoor Play
Mud-Free Playgrounds in Lake County
It’s the time of year when Mother Nature can’t decide what to do. Whether it’s snowing or raining, the end result is always the same in the early spring. MUD. And lots of it! But […]
Bookshelf
Happy 75th Birthday, Curious George!
Happy Birthday to Curious George and H. A.. Rey, the co-creator of everyone’s favorite little monkey. On September 16th, celebrate the beloved character and author with our Curious George Read! Do! Go! 2016 marks the 75th anniversary […]
Outdoor Play
Playground Review – Kids Castle {Vernon Hills}
Tucked just steps from the bustling shopping district in Vernon Hills is the hidden treasure of Vernon Hills Park District’s Deerpath Park. And, the crown jewel of the park has long been the Vernon Hills […]
LLC Events
Little Lake County Playground Safari 2016 with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
For the last two summers, Little Lake County readers have helped us rock the playground, but this summer we are asking you to go WILD! From June through August we are partnering with Northwestern Medicine Lake […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Community Collaboration – Kids Castle Park Renovation in Vernon Hills
Maureen gives us the details on the Kids Castle Park renovation, including how you can be involved in it! […]
LLC Events
2015 Playground Tour Stop #4: Deerpath Park, July 29th {Vernon Hills}
Join Little Lake County on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at the fourth stop of our whirlwind Little Lake County Playground Tour 2015 – The Kids’ Castle at Deerpath Park in Vernon Hills. The Little Lake […]
LLC Events
Little Lake County Playground Tour 2015: Free Summer Fun Returns!
It was the summer of 2014 when Little Lake County rocked the playground. This summer, we’re packing up the minivan and hitting the road for an encore. It’s the epic rerelease of the Little Lake County Playground Tour […]
Playgrounds and Parks
Playground Profile: Deerpath Park (Vernon Hills)
I spent my first 4 years living in Vernon Hills without stepping foot in Deerpath Park, a true gem in our community. Despite the fact that we are park people, I didn’t really understand […]
Hiking & Trails
Paved Trails in Lake County
Avoid the mud and bring your little ones with you to run, bike, or skate these paved trails in Lake County, most with playgrounds as well! […]