An accurate count assures the Village will receive the funds it deserves. The above information is from the Census Bureau's 1990 Decennial Census. Additional information is available from the Building Department. An important part of storm water management is the use of detention ponds. These ponds are for retaining rain water, they are not for ice-skating or other winter activities.
Many ponds have aerators or currents which slow or stop the formation of ice.
The ice which does form on the ponds is often too weak to support a person's weight. Detention ponds can be up to 6 to 12 feet deep. Please strongly warn your children against playing on or around these ponds. Safe organized ice skating is coordinated by the Gurnee Park District. Please contact the Park District offices at 623-7788 for further information.