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Parks & Recreation
Our Mission
It is the mission of the McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure adequate provision for high-quality regional parks and related outdoor recreational activities for all citizens of McLean County in the most cost-efficient manner.
ALL ELECTRIC CAMPSITES ARE TAKEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!
Only Non-Electric campsites remain available.
Lifeguards Wanted For Summer!!
Seasonal Position Announcement
Lifeguard - Comlara Park
Full Time and Part Time positions available
Starting Salary: $13.50
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing a safe and satisfying swimming environment for the public at Glasener Beach at Comlara Park. No prior experience is required. For more information please contact the park's visitor center at 309-434-6770.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lifeguarding at assigned location.
- General cleaning and beach maintenance.
- Work as a cashier or boat attendant, as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to deal with staff and public in a positive manner, e.g. must be tactful, consistent and firm when enforcing beach rules and administering discipline
- Must be able to enforce departmental policies.
- Must attend the aquatic staff training
Requirements
- Must complete or have current Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification (applicants will be eligible for certification reimbursement if hired)
- Weekend availability is required
Apply at: https://il-mcleancounty.civicplushrms.com/careers/Jobs.aspx
Now Accepting Camping Reservations!!
On-Line: Anytime CampLife.com
In-Person: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Park Visitor Center
Phone-In & Mail-In: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Park Visitor Center
For more information or questions, please call the Park Visitor Center at (309) 434-6770.
Bait Shop/Boat Rental Opens April 2, 2022!
The Evergreen Lake Bait Shop & Boat Rental will open Saturday, April 2, 2022! The Operating Hours are as follows: Bait Shop - Open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Daily
Boat Rental - Open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WEEKENDS ONLY
The pontoons can be rented every day! We now have two of them!
2022 Evergreen Lake Boat Stickers Are Here!
ALL watercraft, including all boats, canoes, pontoons, kayaks, paddleboards, etc. must be registered with the McLean County Dept. of Parks & Rec. Annual decal fees are $48.00 (McLean County Residents receive a $10.00 discount). You can register in-person at the COMLARA Park Visitor Center (Office) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday OR On-line at https://parksandrec.mcleancountyil.gov/eventdetail.aspx?EID=77
We Now Have Two Pontoons for Rental!
The Evergreen Lake Boat Rental now has two Pontoons to rent! Prices remain the same! $100 for 2 hours, $175 for four hours, and $325 for eight hours! Call Now to reserve yours for that special occasion at (309) 434-6770. Reservations can be made for dates April 2 through October 9, 2022
2022 Calendar of Events
DATE | EVENT | INFORMATION |
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Dec - Feb | Cross Country Ski Trails Open | Available when conditions permit |
April 2 | Camping Reservations Accepted | In Person & Online Reservations April 2 (Phone-in & Mail accepted Monday, April 4) |
April 2 | Boat Rental/Bait Shop Opens | Weekends Only |
May 28 | Swimming Beach Opens | 7 Days/Week |
May 28 | Boat Rental Opens | 7 Days/Week |
June & July | Archery Deer Hunt Applications | Available |
June 4 | Tri Shark Triathlon | Swim, Bike & Run (www.tri-shark.org) |
June 25 | Central Illinois Open Water Swim (CIOWS) | |
July & August | Firearm Deer Hunt Applications | Available |
July 9 | COMLARA Park Ice Cream Social | Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, Children's Games & More |
July 13 - 17 | Evergreen Lake Knap-In | Arrowhead and Spear Point Crafting Demonstration + Additional Vendors |
July 16 | Take A Kid Fishing Tourney | Evergreen Lake - Registration Day Of |
July 31 | Archery Deer Hunt Application Deadline | |
August 8 | Swimming Beach Closed | Weekdays Only |
August 31 | Firearm Deer Hunt Application Deadline | |
September 5 | Last Day Swimming Beach Open | |
September 6 | Boat Rental Closed | Weekdays Only |
Oct 1 - Nov 11 | Deer Management Program - Archery | COMLARA Park - Designated Areas Closed |
October 9 | Boat Rental Closed for Season | |
October 15 | Last Day Bait Shop Open | |
October 15 | Fall Colors Family | Marshmallow & Weiner Roast, Hayrack Rides, Music, Children's Games, Haunted Hayrack Rides, Children's Candy Hunt & More |
October 16 | Last Day - Camping Reservations | |
November 18 - 20 | Deer Management Program - Shotgun | COMLARA Park - Closed to General Use |
December 1 - 4 | Deer Management Program - Shotgun | COMLARA Park - Closed to General Use |
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2021
NEW CRAPPIE REGULATION AT EVERGREEN LAKE
Starting April 1, 2021, Evergreen Lake will have a New Crappie Regulation. The New Regulation will state:
CRAPPIE - White, Black, or Hybrid - 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 5 fish greater or equal to 10 inches
Adopt-A-Tree Program
Would you like to Adopt-A-Tree at COMLARA Park?
In the last couple of years, the park staff has had to cut down several Ash Trees that were destroyed by the Emerald Ash Borer, specifically in the Campground and Main Recreation Area (MRA). For a donation of $100.00, the Park’s Dept. will purchase a 5-6 ft. tree and have a small plaque made with it to say you donated it and/or in memory of someone who was special to you. For a donation of $200, the Park’s Dept. will purchase an 8-12 ft. tree and have a larger, more decorative plaque made with it to say you donated it and/or in memory of someone who was special to you.
For more information contact Mike at (309) 242-5806 or talk to a staff member at the visitor center. Thank you!
CONTACT INFO
Parks & Recreation
Physical Address
13001 Recreation Area Dr.
Hudson, IL 61748
Phone: (309) 434-6770
APRIL VISITOR CENTER HOURS
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Everyday
Park Staff
Mike Steffa - Park Director
Brad Wood - Operations Supervisor
Brett Murphy - Maintenance Supervisor
Dave Grizzle - Maintenance Mechanic