For Your Household:

• Public schools: children from Kindergarten up to grade 4, Avon Center School is the public school, followed by Frederick School for grades 5-6, Grayslake Middle School for grades 7-8, and Grayslake North High School for grades 9-12
• There are various daycare options in the area but facilities close to the neighborhood are The Goddard School and CLC
• Right at School offers after school care at Avon Center School (end of school day to 6pm).
• Summer camp program for school-aged kids through Grayslake Park District. 
• For babysitters keep an eye on the Mariner’s Cove Facebook page as families will post older children who are looking to watch kiddos 
• There is a pool at 250 Library Lane in Grayslake; there are daily and seasonal passes available
• The Grayslake Park District has numerous parks/playgrounds and a pool, offers events and programs, and has a golf course; Mariner’s Cove residents pay non-resident fees where applicable
• The Wildwood Park District also has parks/playgrounds and offers a variety of events and programs; Mariner’s Cove residents pay non-resident fees where applicable
• The Lake County Forest Preserve is a cherished resource in the county, with numerous forest preserves offering trails and educational opportunities, a museum, and other activities to all Lake County residents
• The LCFP maintains five dog parks; daily or seasonal registration is required
• All eligible residents are encouraged to register to vote, which can be done in person, by mail, or online
• In even-numbered years, the primary election is held on the third Tuesday in March, prior to the general election in November; in odd-numbered years, the election for township, municipal, and service district officials is held on the first Tuesday in April
• Local sledding hills in the area include Gelatin Park in Grayslake and Hart's Sled Hill in Round Lake

 
Utilities:

• Electric: ComEd - billed monthly
• Gas: North Shore Gas - billed monthly
• Water/Sewer: Lake County Public Works - billed bimonthly

 
Waste Disposal: Waste Management - billed every four months

• Trash and recycling are picked up Wednesday (delayed one day in weeks with holidays); yard waste in season is picked up Wednesday
• One large item (e.g., furniture) permitted each week at no extra charge
• See FAQs for what can/cannot be recycled or included with the trash (near the bottom of the page at the link)
• Yard waste options - seasonal service through Waste Management or stickers (available for a very low cost at Third Lake Village Hall or at greater cost from Ace Hardware-Grayslake) on yard waste bags
• SWALCO offers disposal and recycling for items Waste Management will not handle

 
Snow Removal:

• Avon Township is under contract to plow Mariner’s Cove streets - contact the Village Hall with complaints/compliments
• Most landscaping companies and a few Mariner’s Cove residents offer driveway plowing/shoveling; for the latter, the MCCA Facebook page is the way to make contact

 
Parking:

• Parking is prohibited on Mariner’s Cove streets from 2:00am - 7:00am without having alerted the Village Hall
• Parking is prohibited on Mariner’s Cove streets within 12 hours of a snowfall of 1” or more

 
Contractors in Mariner’s Cove or recommended/used by many residents:

• Handyman: Bob’s Odd Jobs (MC resident), Sal’s Siding and More (847-489-9698)
• Roofing: Lake County Roofs, In & Out Restoration
• Painting (interior and exterior): Dave Koutny
• Plumbing: Glynn’s Plumbing
• Plumbing and HVAC: Legendary Service (MC resident)
• Fencing: Aztec, John’s Fence
• Electrician: RAM Electric (MC resident)​
• Veterinarian: Best Friends, Canine Center, Grayslake Animal Hospital
• Landscaping: J. Juarez
• Arborist/Tree Service: Clean Cut, The Branch Office
• Pest Control: A-Action, Anderson Pest Control
• Resident Gardening Experts: email [email protected] and we will put you in contact with the resident garden experts
• Junk Removal: Clutter Cleans (MC resident)
• Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning: Bubbles Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning

 
Building Permits

• Building permits are required for a variety of changes/additions/improvements to your property and can be obtained from the Third Lake Village Hall

 
About Mariner’s Cove:

• Board membership and meeting schedule
• History of Mariner’s Cove
• By-laws of MCCA
• Police protection is provided by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and fire protection is provided by the Grayslake Fire District; the 911 operators should know who to send based on your address and need
• There are two lakes in Mariner’s Cove, for Third Lake residents only; boat ramp keys can be obtained by emailing the board and providing your address.  Druce Lake is electric motors only and Third Lake is an all-sports lake.
• There are two tot lots within Mariner’s Cove; one is at the north end of Seafarer, and the larger one is on Mainsail opposite Spinnaker
• Most of Mariner’s Cove is in Avon Township, while part is in Warren Township (map); your township determines your library district. Avon Township residents are in the Grayslake Library District and Warren Township residents use the Warren-Newport Public Library
• There is a Little Free Library near the curb at 401 Seafarer Drive as well as a Little Native Lending Library near the curb at 165 Mainsail Drive

 
Hiking/biking trails nearby

• Rollins Savanna, due west of Mariner’s Cove, offers a variety of trails
• CLC has an extensive trail system accessed from the campus or via a blacktop path at the end of Caitlin Ct. in Meadows of Grayslake subdivision

 
Annual events (all are announced on the MCCA Facebook page)

• An Easter egg hunt is held the day before Easter at the large tot lot (on Mainsail, opposite Spinnaker)
• The Halloween parade is the Sunday before Halloween and departs from Cat Schooner
• The date for trick or treating is set by the Village of Third Lake and is announced both on their website and in The Village Vine
• The annual Mariner’s Cove garage sale occurs the weekend before Father’s Day
• Meet and Greet of MCCA board members and residents at the end of summer

 
Regarding Third Lake:

• The Third Lake Village Hall is at 87 North Lake Avenue, in the Sunshine Subdivision
• The Village Hall is open and staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and for about 30 minutes before board meetings
• There is a mayor and a board of trustees for the village
• The village organizes annual events such as a fishing derby and Venetian Night; these are announced in the village newsletter The Village Vine which is issued monthly and mailed to residents’ homes
• Boats are required to be registered with the state and the village
• All of Third Lake is contained within the 60030 zip code (which we share with Grayslake, Gages Lake, and Wildwood); our post office is at 75 Commerce Drive in Grayslake and is open Monday through Saturday
• Residents are permitted no more than four dogs and/or cats; all pets must be leashed when off your property. This is particularly important at night since there are coyotes and other predators roaming freely
• Ordinances regarding pets, leaf burning, solicitation, and other topics can be found here
• There is a variety of businesses in Third Lake, which residents are invited and encouraged to frequent

Information provided is correct as of 9/30/2025.