Lehmann Park — Attraction in Lake Villa

I basically grew up in this park! I moved away from Lake Villa in 2007 but I often drive through just to reminisce. Someone posted that the police hound you if you even drive through the park. I have never experienced that. I know the place is residents only but I still stop by. My mom and dad's names are on the plaque at the base of the Centennial Clock so I stop by to take a peek. I will sure miss Lake Villa Days because when I was a kid it was THE event in Lake Villa. The rides, the water fights, Bingo called by Effinger's Hardware family and someone always saying "Ham or a Bacon" on the loud speaker. Times change but not always for the better!! The Summer Celebration is very nice though. Maybe the village can incorporate some more fun stuff for the kids in the future at the Summer...

Fun for the kids to be able to play at the park and beach all morning. Shaded picnic tables under oak trees. A little old/run down though and parking is a total bummer; only Lake Villa residents WITH sticker can park in the lot (this is strictly enforced), but street parking is VERY far away, and even that is restricted to businesses. (Unreasonably far if you have kids, a stroller, carrying anything, really). You're better off paying or travelling to another beach if you have young kids with you. (I highly recommend Lake Front Park on Lake Shore Dr. in Round Lake...

Sign at beach say non residents need to purchase temp. parking pass at village hall. Inquired at village hall. Was told stopped selling them years ago. That I could park at the Metra station. I am a senior citizen and am disabled. I have difficulty walking long distances. I also live in unincorporated lake villa. I was told flat out there was nothing she could do. They seem to have no consideration for senior. Beach and area was nice was a b day party for my...