Waukegan Park District to celebrate Unplug Illinois Day

The Waukegan Park District will celebrate Unplug Illinois Day on Saturday, July 11, with several free and low-cost programs and events for individuals and families. Started by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association in 2014, Unplug Illinois Day encourages people to “unplug” from their electronic devices and “plug” into play, creativity, friendship, adventure and family at local parks.

Through Unplug Illinois Day, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association intends to raise visibility and awareness of the environmental sustainability, wellness, and economic impact that parks and recreation agencies have on the communities they serve. The campaign is a statewide effort to educate the public on the value of parks and recreation.

The Waukegan Park District will be offering the following programs and events on Saturday, July 11:

• Sunrise Barre from 6-7 a.m. This is a series program that starts on Saturday, July 11, at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center for ages 14 and up. Registration is required and the fee to participate is $90 for residents, $95 for nonresidents.

• Yoga at the Beach: This free program is open to all ages and abilities. Join Yoga at Beach from 8-9 a.m. at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, Stiner Pavilion. No registration is required.

• GO WAUKEGAN Wag ‘N’ Walk: From 10-11 a.m. Free for everyone, take a walk at Hinkston Park. Dogs are welcome on leashes and must abide by the rules. Join the walk and enter for a chance to win a free one-month membership at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatic Center. No registration is required.

• Nature Discovery Day: Free, from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore the wonders of nature at Nature’s Classroom in Bevier Park. There will be hands-on activities for the family to enjoy. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

• Summer Dance Dash from 11-11:45 a.m. Let the kids get their groove on at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center. For children ages 5-10. Registration is required and the fee to participate is $5 for residents, $9 for nonresidents.

• Movies in the Park at Dusk: Bring your blankets and pillows for a free fun movie night at Country Lane Park. No registration is required.

For more information on these programs and Unplug Illinois, go to waukeganparks.org/unplugillinois.