Recent violent incidents involving teenagers and young adults across Lake County, Illinois have deeply impacted families, schools, and neighborhoods. Neon Wheels was created to provide hope, safety, mentorship, opportunity, and positive alternatives for the next generation.
Recent violent incidents involving teenagers and young adults across Lake County, Illinois communities have deeply impacted families, schools, and neighborhoods. These tragedies became a painful reminder that our communities could no longer sit idle.
After hearing about the tragic incidents involving teenagers charged in the murder of a restaurant owner, along with the heartbreaking killing of a teacher while driving, we realized our communities could no longer afford to sit idle.
We knew we had to take action. Neon Wheels was born from the desire to help save our youth, provide a safe place to belong, and create opportunities for young people to thrive, turn their lives around, and become successful.
Thousands of youth throughout Lake County, Illinois need access to safe spaces, positive mentorship, structured activities, and programs that help them build confidence, purpose, and future success.
Where youth feel protected and supported.
Adult guidance and leadership development.
Positive alternatives during critical hours.
Pathways to success in school, career, and life.
Neon Wheels is more than a skating rink. It is a safe haven, a youth development center, a family entertainment destination, and a community solution for Lake County, Illinois.
Recreation & FitnessRoller skating, movement, music, and active entertainment that encourages healthy fun, confidence, and positive social connection.
Programs designed to help youth build character, develop leadership skills, make better choices, and believe in their future.
STEM, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and creative learning opportunities that expose youth to success pathways.
We believe that when young people are given the right environment, the right support, and the right opportunity, they can become successful.
Every child deserves a safe place to grow, feel valued, and discover purpose.
Every family deserves a positive environment where they can gather, connect, and create lasting memories together.
Every community deserves hope, opportunity, mentorship, and a brighter future for the next generation.
Together, we can help save lives, strengthen families, reduce violence, and create life-changing opportunities for youth throughout Lake County, Illinois.
Entertainment • Education • Empowerment • Community
Building hope for Lake County, Illinois.
