Echo Lake and Algae Blooms The lake is currently open but due to the hot weather and abundant rain we had this spring adding lots of nutrients to the lake we are having issues with
New swings at the park A quick park update: There are new swings at the park. Some flags have been added on the swimming piers which help keep the goose poop off. The park is
Zoom Meeting Wednesday June 10th at 7pm In addition to social distancing at the park. We will also be hosting the meeting on zoom for those unable to attend in person. Here is the Zoom meeting info.
Community Board Meeting Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm The Spring 2020 community meeting will be held Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm. Bring your own chair. The meeting will be held outside at the park. There are several open
Lake closed to swimming until further notice. UPDATE: LAKE IS NOW OPEN AGAIN. There is a possible bloom of blue-green algae in the lake. We have notified the county and they should be out to test it
Website Redesigned The design for the website has been updated. Also be sure to signup for our newsletter to stay updated about what is happening in Echo Lake! Subscribe to Echo Lake
Lake County Forest Preserve native plant species sale. It’s always a good idea to consider planting native species of plants in your yard. Lake County Forest Preserve is taking online orders this year for their annual
Several cars broken into last night. Please be aware that several locked and unlocked cars were broken into on Sunday night/Monday Morning May 18th at around 1 am. Do not keep anything valuable in your
2020 HOA Invoices have been mailed In the next week or two you should receive your 2020 HOA dues invoices in the mail. We are switching to a new invoice system which should make it easier
Additional Burning Restrictions in Echo Lake through June 10. There have been more burning restrictions added by Lake county. Please see the link here for the complete information. https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4438/Open-Burning-in-Unincorporated-Lake-Coun From the link above: “
No open burning of yard waste, leaves, and brush until the stay at home order is lifted. The Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District Board approved a resolution Monday night banning open burning and controlled burns in the Lake Zurich Rural Fire Protection District response area during
Road paving coming this summer in Echo Lake The village will be repaving the north side of Echo Lake this summer. The following streets will be affected. N. Lakewood Ln W Lone Tree Ln W Crestwood Ln N
Christmas Movie Fri, Dec 6th at 7pm Join us Friday Dec 6th at 7pm for a Christmas movie: The Polar Express. Milk and cookies will be served. Kids can also wear pajamas if they choose. If we
Deck the Docks This year join us in celebrating the holidays with the first Deck the Docks on Echo Lake. We are inviting all those with docks to decorate them with holiday lights and maybe a tree to two. Spread the word and remember to take a
Black Chevy Malibu may be attempting to break into homes in the area. This post below is from the Facebook Lake Zurich page. A neighbor in Echo Lake also spotted the same vehicle in our neighborhood on that afternoon. Facebook Lake Zurich Page Post:
Echo Lake Community Meeting Nov 13 at 7PM Join us for the Fall Echo Lake Community Meeting November 13th at 7pm. We will go over the budget and plans for 2020.
Echo Lake Community Picnic We had another great community picnic. It was a day filled with face painting, The Dan & Jenny Trio, Kayak races, a raffle, a piñata and great food and friends!
Echo Lake Community Picnic Saturday Sept 14 - 2:00-10:00pm Echo Lake Community Picnic BBQ Lua Join neighbors and friends for a fun day filled with face painting, bags games, kayak races, fire truck, a band and food. Saturday Sept 14 2:00-10:00 pm Raffle starts at 2 Games starts at 2 pm
Heron with a broken wing. This summer we have discovered a heron with a broken wing living along Echo Lake. Thank you to everyone who reached out and let us know he was hurt. Four
Echo Lake Kids Fishing Tournament Results Thank you for everyone who participated in the Kids Fishing Tournament. It was a great success. Lots of fish were caught and released! Most Fish Caught goes to Cooper and Matt. Biggest Bass goes to Justin and William. Justin won the tie breaker with
Movie Night is cancelled for tonight... Movie Night is cancelled tonight due to the high probability of rain. We will try and do another night later this summer.
Kids Fishing Tournament 18 and under. There will be a kids fishing tournament (18 and under) on Thursday – July 4th. Registration is 7-8am. Fishing starts at 8am. Last weigh-in at 11:30 am. Come join in the fun!
Fourth of July Community Potluck Picnic Join your neighbors and friends for an afternoon of fun and food. Bring a dish to pass and BYOB/drinks. Fun starts at 3:00pm on Thursday, July 4th.
Movie In the Park - Friday, June 21st at 9pm On Friday, June 21st at 9pm – Meet at the Park for an outdoor movie. Bring chairs and blankets to get comfy and watch Captain Marvel under the stars. No rain date but we plan on having a few of these throughout the summer!
Flowers Planted at Echo Lake Entrances Flowers were planted at the entrances and in the park. Special thanks to Tabitha Gwizdala, Cooper Gwizdala, Anne McMorris, Kim Worthington, Jay Gwizdala and Dan Friske for the planting and park upkeep.
