McHenry Parks and Recreation Department

McHenry Parks and Recreation Department The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department manages 38 different park sites and provides recreation programs and trips & special events for all ages.

Athletics & Aquatics Updated Thursday, 6/11Due to the current storms and incoming predications, here are the changes for...
06/11/2026

Athletics & Aquatics Updated Thursday, 6/11

Due to the current storms and incoming predications, here are the changes for the day:

Petersen Park Beach - Closed for the day.
Merkel Aquatic Center - Closed | Tentative Re-open 3-4:30 PM Today | All Programs After 5 PM Canceled

Aquatic Program Changes:
Aqua Fitness/Aerobics Canceled
Private Swim Lessons Canceled - Instructors Will Reschedule w/ Parents
Group Swim Lessons Canceled - Make-up | TH 6/18
Jr. Swim Team Canceled - Make-up | MON 6/15
Learn To: Water Polo - Make-up | TH 6/18
Open Water Polo - Added Date | MON 8/3

Athletics Program Changes:
Adult Pickleball Beginner League - Playoffs Start | TH 6/18
Hot Shots Sand Volleyball - Make-up | TH 7/9
Tennis Lessons (TU/TH PM) - Make-up | TH 6/30

If you plan on visiting the Merkel Aquatic Center the next two Saturdays 6/13 & 6/20, please plan on finding alternate r...
06/11/2026

If you plan on visiting the Merkel Aquatic Center the next two Saturdays 6/13 & 6/20, please plan on finding alternate routes when traveling south on Green Street towards the pool.

Join us for our flick n' float of Planes this Wednesday evening! See you at the pool. Doors open at 6 pm.
06/10/2026

Join us for our flick n' float of Planes this Wednesday evening! See you at the pool. Doors open at 6 pm.

Athletics/Aquatics Cancellations for Monday, 6/8We have made the following changes to programs for this evening due to t...
06/08/2026

Athletics/Aquatics Cancellations for Monday, 6/8

We have made the following changes to programs for this evening due to the weather forecast.

Adult Intermediate Pickleball League: Make-up 6/15 | Playoffs 6/22
Adult & Tot Soccer: Make-up 7/6
P*e Wee Soccer: Make-up 7/6
Tennis Drill & Play: Make-up 6/29
Tennis Intermediate Session A: Make-up 6/29

Evening Swim Lessons: Make-up Thursday, 6/11
Learn To Water Polo: Make-up Thursday,6/11

Due to weather, we have some changes to facilities/programs today, Friday 6/5. We will update this list throughout the d...
06/05/2026

Due to weather, we have some changes to facilities/programs today, Friday 6/5. We will update this list throughout the day.

Athletics Changes
Soccer Stompers Moved Inside to Edgebrook School (701 N. Green Street)

Day Camp Changes
Day Camp Moved Inside to Duker School (3711 Kane Avenue)

Aquatics Changes
McHenry Marlins Swim Team Practices Canceled
Masters Swim Team Practice Canceled

What a great trip! We spent the day channeling our inner Laverne and Shirley in Milwaukee - stopping at the brewery, vis...
06/05/2026

What a great trip! We spent the day channeling our inner Laverne and Shirley in Milwaukee - stopping at the brewery, visiting the Bronze Fonz, enjoying pizza for lunch, trying our hand at mini bowling, sharing a milk & Pepsi, and finishing the day with custard at the drive-in. So. Much. Fun!

Join us tonight for our flick n' float at the pool! We will be showing the movie "Cars"!
06/03/2026

Join us tonight for our flick n' float at the pool! We will be showing the movie "Cars"!

Join us tonight for our first flick n' float of the season! Pool opens at 6 pm for evening swim, or we have open swim th...
05/27/2026

Join us tonight for our first flick n' float of the season! Pool opens at 6 pm for evening swim, or we have open swim this afternoon from 1-4:30 pm. We look forward to serving you this summer!

05/27/2026

Get ready to sweat this summer at the McHenry Recreation Center! Take advantage of our hot summer special - 90 days for just $99! Don’t miss your chance to stay active, feel great, and make the most of the season. Let’s go!

Address

3636 Municipal Drive
McHenry, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 9pm
Tuesday 5am - 9pm
Wednesday 5am - 9pm
Thursday 5am - 9pm
Friday 5am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+18153632160

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