2024 Boat Ramp Key Application.pdf – Download this file and print to fill out.
Wonderview Parks Association By-Laws
2024 BOATING SEASON INFORMATION
For the 2024 season, there will be NO boat slips available for renting. There will be a separate pier for you to park at after launching if you need to run home or are picking up friends or family. This pier will be accessible 24/7. If you leave your boat at this pier overnight, it is at your own peril and the Parks Association nor the Wonderview Improvement Association will be responsible for damage or theft.
Every April 15th, the lock will be changed. To obtain a key, you must be a property owner of Wonderview, Sunny Oaks or Green Hill Shores and your HOA dues must be current. Starting in 2024, the key cost will now be $35.00. Renters are not allowed to purchase a boat launch ramp key, property owners only.
To obtain a key, please contact Parks Chairman Mike Brooks at 847-456-0754. Availability is limited to Monday thru Friday 3pm to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 2pm.
Upon contacting the key contact person, they will verify due status with your subdivision treasurer. Once your eligibility is established, he will contact you to setup a meeting at the park to exchange information and receive your payment. Photo identification will be required when meeting. Plan accordingly, there may be a slight delay receiving a response from your subdivision treasurer when verifying due status. Keys are usually issued within 24 hours upon contact.
Wonderview Parks Association
The Wonderview Parks Association is made up of 4 representatives each from Sunny Oaks and Wonderview. The Wonderview Parks Association is a separate entity from the Wonderview Improvement Association. The 2 subdivisions co-manage the beachfront property and the Wonderview Parks Association is the deeded property owner. All decisions for the park are decided by the 8 members with some input from the subdivisions that appoint them.
Park and Boat Launch Rules
- Trailers are not to be kept at the park. Please take them back to your property.
- No motorized vehicles in the park. This includes motor bikes and 4 wheelers.
- There is not enough room for parking your vehicle and trailer on park property, please take your trailer back to your property.
- There is plenty of room for parking along the fence for up to 6 vehicles. The grass is part of the park and can be parked on.
- Do not block the gate preventing trailers from accessing the ramp.
- Please be kind and considerate to your fellow subdivision residents and abide by these rules.
- The launch pier is to be used for launching and removing your boat only, no extended parking. After launching your boat, please move it to the day/fishing piers while you take your trailer back to your home.
- Anyone that is found to be leaving their trailer on park property, will be subject to having your vehicle and trailer towed at your expense by Mike’s Automotive and Towing in Wonder Lake.
- Property owners are responsible for any damage to the park or piers.
- Keys are not to be shared with others, especially non-members of the 3 subdivisions.
- Boat ramp key privileges can be revoked and key must be surrendered if not following park rules.
Wonderview Parks Association is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property
A non-refundable fee of $35.00 is required for the ramp gate key. KEYS ARE NOT TRANSFERRABLE. IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEY YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $35.00 TO RECEIVE A NEW KEY
REMINDER: Your dues must be current to be able to purchase a key.
The Parks Board meets the second Thursday of every month at the Wonderview Community House at 7pm.
Tires are not permitted on the piers. Boat owners are responsible for cushioning their own boats when launching or using the day pier.
WHAT DO I NEED TO GET A KEY?
Proof of dues paid for the current season.
Proof of boat insurance.
Boat Registration number.
Boat Trailer License Plate.
Your name, current address and current phone number.
Cash, or check, with block and lot number with the proper amount of payment for your choice.
An MPOA Boat Sticker is required to access Wonder Lake. For more information regarding their requirements, please call the MPOA office at: 815-653-1000, email: office@wlmpoa.org or in person at 7602 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake.
For your convenience you may download the application and bring the completed application and all the appropriate paperwork with a check to a Parks Board meeting. Or, fill it out with a signature and mail with proofs and a check to the Parks Association, or have all relevant information filled out when giving it to Mr. Brooks if meeting in person.
The address to mail the application is:
Wonderview Parks Association P.O. BOX 4 Wonder Lake, IL 60097
Please make the check out to Wonderview Parks Association
Please put your Block and Lot numbers on your check
REMINDER: Please keep your information current for the fiscal year. For any changes please download a new form and sign it, bring it with you to a meeting or mail it to the address above.