Please note that participants in Lake County Sports and Activities have a responsibility to maintain the same ethical principles and standards representative of the company at large. Your participation in these clubs or leagues is voluntary. Please maintain conduct becoming of an Abbott/AbbVie employee.
In the normal function of Abbott/AbbVie activities, good sportsmanship, fair play and courtesy are required. Reporting of scores, use of company property, and use of rented facilities/equipment should reflect the same high standards with which we conduct daily business. Club officers must exercise integrity in the use of club funds. Abbott/AbbVie policy prohibits the use of activity funds for personal use.
Recreation Fields
Abbott Park has recreation fields available for corporate events or informal athletic activities.
Schedule Activities Now provides an easy and convenient way to schedule Recreation Fields. After creating an account, you may log in to start scheduling your activities.
Reservations for corporate events require at least two weeks’ advance notice. Please see the guidelines below or contact Lake County Sports and Activities if you have any questions about reserving or using the recreation fields.
Walking and Running Trails
Walking offers numerous health benefits to help you reduce stress, reduce your risk of heart disease, and even improve your productivity.
Click here to see a map of the Lake County trails.
Sports and Activities
Are you ready to join club or league? If so, you are in the right place. Lake County Sports and Activities offers a wide selection of team and individual activities for players of all skill levels.
For more information email lakecountysportsandactivities@abbott.com
Explore the links below to find the right club or league for you (co-ed, men's, or women's)
Co-Ed
The Morning Golf League runs from early April to late September. The league plays on Tuesday mornings and is open to all Abbott/AbbVie employees and retirees. One-third of each team may consist of non-Abbott/AbbVie spouses or friends, age 18 and over. Each team consists of four golfers playing as a team.
League Information:
• Registration begins: March
• Season begins: May
• Season ends: September
• Please contact the league officer for fee information
Skitrax Ski Club membership benefits include:
• Lots of fun with family and friends
• Good exercise in the fresh air
• Group discounts and subsidized activities
Skitrax activities:
• Picnic to kick off the season
• Monthly pizza meetings with guest speakers and door prizes
• Local downhill ski outings with subsidized ski and snowboard rental
• Weekend cross-country ski trip
• Weekend downhill ski trip
• Weeklong western ski trip(s)
• End of season bash/picture party
2026 Western Ski Trip:
Palisades in Lake Tahoe, CA from January 17-24, 2026. Our group will be staying at the Eveline Resort & Spa located in the Olympic Valley, the third largest ski resort in North America. This ski-in/ski-out hotel has access to the Palisades & Alpine Meadows ski areas, offering over 6,000 acres of skiable terrain and luxurious amenities such as a full-service spa, heated pools, and gourmet dining.
Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis. Air, rooms and room configurations are limited.
You must be a member to participate in club trips. Both membership and trip sign-up forms are required if signing up for the Lake Tahoe trip. Payments for membership and trip deposit may be combined.
Learn More
• Email league officer
• Membership Application
• SKITRAX Telluride Flyer January 2026
The Lake County Soccer Club provides opportunities for Abbott/AbbVie employees and contractors to practice, play and teach soccer. Some of the different opportunities available to club members are:
- Pick-up and organized games at the Abbott Park soccer field near Gate 5.
- For 2025, soccer is scheduled on Thursdays at 5:30pm, starting on April 18th.
- If there is enough interest, indoor soccer may be organized from November through March at the Lake County Sport Center (fee required)
- Group outings to professional soccer events
Please contact the club officer for fee and scheduling information
Get ready to paddle up and showcase your skills! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Table Tennis League, an exciting opportunity to engage with colleagues and enjoy some friendly competition.
League Details
Start and End Date:
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- February 2025 to May 2025 (regular season)
- November 2025 or December 2025 (playoff across sites)
Location: AP31, 4th floor east side
Format: Singles and Doubles
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to join! This is a fantastic way to meet new people, stay active, and have fun.
How to Register:
Sign up by email to club officer
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- Information to include: name, level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), single or double (need to sign up with a partner)
- By EOD Jan 31st, 2025
Groups will be organized once registration closes. Trophy and bragging rights await the champions, but most importantly, it’s about enjoying the camaraderie. We look forward to seeing you at the tables!
- Flexible playing schedule
- Flights are created based on ability level
- Play one match per week scheduled with your opponent based on the time/location that works for you
- Bye weeks included in the schedule, so everyone has a chance to catch up on missed matches due to schedule conflicts, vacations, etc.
- Invitation to year-end banquet which includes round-robin tennis, food and beverages
- T-Shirt, raffle prizes and trophies for the league’s top finishers
For over 50 years, Toastmasters has been helping our employees become more effective communicators and leaders. The Toastmasters educational program is not a formal course in public speaking and leadership. There are no instructors, and no tests are administered. Learning takes place in the club environment, where members practice and enhance their communication and leadership skills through:
- Organizing and leading club meetings
- Giving impromptu speeches
- Presenting prepared speeches focused on different specific speaking skills
- Offering encouraging and constructive feedback to those with speaking roles
- Participating in Toastmasters club meetings on a regular basis increases members' abilities to speak clearly and confidently, think quickly, listen effectively and lead others.
These benefits provide value for club members, both in their professional and personal development, and they also provide value to the company. Are you interested in enhancing your communication and leadership skills and expanding your network of professional relationships? Do you think Toastmasters could help?
Meet new colleagues
Games on Tuesdays and Fridays, beginning in May.
Please contact the club officer to learn more.
Men's
The Men's Basketball League offers players of varying skill levels an opportunity to play competitive basketball.
Registration begin: October
Season begins: November
Season ends: March
Please contact the league officer for fee and scheduling information
The men's bowling league plays on Wednesdays or Fridays at 6 p.m. at Sunset Lanes, in Waukegan. Registration begins in the summer and the league runs September – April.
You do not need to be an experienced bowler to join the league.
Contact the league officer for additional registration and fee information.
The Abbott/AbbVie Men's Golf League runs from the end of April to the end of September. The league plays on Thursday evenings and is open to all male employees. One-third of each team may consist of non-Abbott/AbbVie male spouses or friends, age 18 and over. Golf matches are played at area golf courses, including Bonnie Brook and Thunderhawk. Each team consists of ten golfers playing amongst themselves.
Membership benefits include:
Registration begin: February
Season begins: April
Season ends: September
Membership fee: Please contact league officer for scheduling information.
Women's
The AWGL season starts May 5 through September 8. AWGL tee times (mostly 4:40 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.) are on Monday evenings. AWGL is open to all Abbott/AbbVie female employees. One-third of each team may consist of non-Abbott/AbbVie female spouses or friends, age 18 and over. Golf matches are played at area golf courses like Bonnie Brook and Thunderhawk. Each team consists of eight golfers playing amongst themselves. There is a league fee associated with joining in addition to green fees each week.
Registration begins: February
Season begins: May
Season ends: September
Membership fee: Please contact league officer for scheduling information.
Jennifer Hayden - League Officer
Email the league officer for the registration form