Welcome to Foss Park District

A Beautiful Oasis Located in the Heart of the City.

Explore Nature and Recreational Fun at Foss Park District in North Chicago!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

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Playrground Maintenance

Please be patient with us, we are having some renovations done to playground pieces at some of our parks. 

Twin City Park is having the damaged playground removed.  A replacement is being scheduled to be installed.

Neville Park is having a damaged playground removed.

Boak Park, the replacement playground for the one that was damaged is scheduled to be installed later this year.

Foss Park District Park Commissioner 2025 Election

There will be two (2) full term positions on the ballot in April 2025. Park District Commissioners serve a term of six years without compensation.  Filing for candidacy requires collecting the necessary number of signatures of registered voters in the Foss Park District on the petitions for nomination, completing and filing a statement of economic interest and filing a statement of candidacy.

Candidates seeking election as a Foss Park District Commissioner may pick up nomination papers at the Community Recreation Center, 1730 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL beginning at 9:00 am on Monday, August 19, 2024 during business hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  Petitions can begin circulation on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

Candidates must file their packets at the Foss Park District Community Recreation Center at 1730 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064.

Election Packets Accepted:
November 12, 2024                            9 am – 5 pm
November 13, 2024                            9 am – 5 pm
November 14, 2024                            9 am – 5 pm
November 15, 2024                            9 am – 5 pm
November 18, 2024                            9 am – 5 pm

Last Day to File Objection:
November 25, 2024                            9 am – Noon

Simultaneous Filers Lottery:
November 26, 2024                            9 am

Posted:  August 19, 2024

Click here for an election Packet

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Board Meetings

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The mission of the Foss Park District (FPD) is to accommodate its culturally diverse residents with parks and recreation services.

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Program

The Program offers a convenient way to browse through a wide range of recreation activities, youth programs, community events, and senior or adult activities.

Lake County
Health Department

The Lake County Health Department is a public health agency committed to promoting and protecting the well-being of the residents of Lake County.

Catholic
Charities

Catholic Charities and North Chicago have partnered up to provide vital services and support to the community. Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization, based in the North Chicago.

Foss Park is the perfect place for your next event  Learn more about Renting Our Facility

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Community Center

Foss Park District has a vibrant community center which serves as the hub for activities in the park. The center houses a library, art gallery and auditorium, hosting events such as plays, lectures and music concerts. It also provides access to many recreational options such as table tennis and pool tables, foosball tables, video games and arcade machines.

The recreation center is the location for the childcare programs for Latchkey (before & after school) and the Summer Camp. 
This center has rooms available for rent; the Robert Smith Room & the Blue Room.  Anyone interested in renting these rooms for wedding receptions, birthdays, graduations, or any other reasons, please print the Facility Usage Application and submit it to the Front Desk with the appropriate fee.

“Caring, Understanding, and Enjoyment through our programs and services”

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News & Events

May 23 2023

Foss Park Beach Wins Award

The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association awarded the Foss Park District in North Chicago, IL the ASBPA Best Restored Beach for 2023. In late 2021, the...

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