Purchase and Dedicate a Park Bench for your loved one!
Sponsorships and Donations
Donations
A unique and helpful way to donate is through many of our park and open space enhancement projects. From buying and dedicating a park bench, to contributing to ballfield renovations, your tax-deductible donation to the Park District of Highland Park will ensure we continue to provide a diversity of healthy leisure pursuits.
Contact our Parks and Planning office at 847.681.2189 and you will be put in contact with a knowledgeable and friendly staff member who will work with you through the donation process.
- Ballfield Renovation, $10,000 & up
Project to take place where needed, 20 year lifespan, Plaque on site - Bleachers, $3,000-$4,000
To be placed where needed, 15 year lifespan, Plaque on site - Buy-a-Brick, $125
To be placed in Sunset Woods Park, 10 year lifespan, Name inscribed on brick - Drinking Fountain, $10,000-$15,000
To be placed where needed, 10 year lifespan, Brass plaque on fountain - Gazebo, $10,000 & up
To be placed where needed, 30 year lifespan, Bronze plaque on site - Interpretive Signs, $1,000-$10,000
To be placed at Heller, Rosewood or Moraine, 10 year lifespan, Wording on sign - Large Landscaping Project, $1,000-$10,000
Project to take place where needed, 2 year lifespan, Plaque on site - Legacy Tree, $230
Tree to be placed in any park, 2 year lifespan, Leaf on Legacy plaque - Park Bench, $550
Bench to be placed where needed, 10 year lifespan, Brass plaque on bench - Park Path, $1,000-$10,000
Community parks, 20 year lifespan, Plaque on site - Park Sign, $3,500
Sign to be placed in any park, 20 year lifespan, Plaque on site - Pond Deck, $3,000-$20,000
Heller, Fink Park and Foley’s Pond, 15 year lifespan, Plaque on deck - Small Landscaping Project, $500-$1,000
To be placed where needed, 2 year lifespan, Plaque on site
*Lifespan is the length of time the Park District commits to repairing or replacing the donation item if it is damaged or dies.
Scholarships (S.M.I.L.E.)
S.M.I.L.E. was created in 1992 by the Park District of Highland Park for the purpose of raising funds for its Grant-In-Aid program. Each year the number of families needing financial assistance increases and we need your help. With the help of S.M.I.L.E., which stands for Scholarships Mean Involvement in Leisure for Everyone, the Park District is able to provide recreational services to Highland Park residents in financial need. We welcome any assistance in our programs or events. If you’re interested, contact Julie Naatz at 847.579.3123 or jnaatz@pdhp.org.
Grant-In-Aid
The Park District of Highland Park offers Grant-In-Aid to qualifying families in Highland Park needing financial assistance. An application form requesting detailed financial information is available at West Ridge Center and must be fully completed. All Grant-In-Aids are awarded on the basis of need and availability of Grant-In-Aid funds at the time of application. Upon submission of a grant request, families will be notified in 10 working days of their grant status. Questions regarding the Grant-In-Aid program may be directed to Julie Naatz at 847.579.3123 or jnaatz@pdhp.org.