Waukegan is a city located in Lake County, Illinois, of which it is the county seat. It is the 9th largest city in Illinois by population.
Waukegan is commonly referred to as the midpoint between Chicago and Milwaukee, although it is still a part of Chicagoland.
The name "Waukegan" is Potawatomi Indian for "Little Fort".
The Formal Garden at Bowen Park offers a picturesque setting that is a favorite for small wedding ceremonies. The gazebo is perfect as the center point of the ceremony, with the gardens as a beautiful backdrop for pictures. Limited electricity is available. Parking and restrooms are nearby.
The Waukegan Park District, established by local referendum on December 26, 1916, is a special purpose unit of government as provided by the Illinois Park District Code. The district has 47 properties and control of 720 acres of land, which includes the 18-hole Bonnie Brook and the 9-hole Greenshire Golf Course. Other park resources include a bird sanctuary, nature preserve and a greenhouse. The District operates 3 recreation centers, Belvidere Recreation Center and the Community Recreation Center leased by The Boys & Girls Club of Lake County and the Field House Sports and Fitness Center at Hinkston Park, the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, an outdoor swimming pool (Howard E. Ganster), the Haines Museum, 1 rental hall (Jane Addams Center), 15 ball diamonds, 6 soccer fields, 13 tennis courts, 12 picnic areas, 7 picnic shelters, 32 playgrounds, 14 basketball courts, 1 skate park, and 1 BMX track.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $159,400
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 92,066. Waukegan covers 23.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 660 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 60085, 60087. Area codes: 847, 224
Weather
Waukegan, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 12.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Waukegan is 32.32 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 3.88 Inches.
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