Danny Cunniff Park

Danny Cunniff Park

3100 Trailway Street (End of Trailway Street, north of Half Day Road (Route 22)
Phone: 847.681.2189     Fax: 847.681.2266
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Formerly known as Centennial Park, Danny Cunniff Park was renamed, remodeled and dedicated in 1999 after the Park District received the largest private donation ever from the family of Danny Cunniff. During Danny’s brief but valiant battle with acute myeloid leukemia, which he ultimately succumbed to 37 days after his diagnosis, Tim and Jill Cunniff were deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support they received from the community of Highland Park.

Through the generosity of the Cunniff family, and a matching State grant, a renovation project was undertaken in 1999 to improve the Park’s two existing soccer fields and add two new fields to the complex. In 2002, the park was named the Sports Turf Managers Association Soccer Field of the Year. The park is also home to Centennial Ice Arena.

Pond at Danny Cunniff Park

Features, Amenities and Activities

  • Baseball fields (two lighted)
  • Fishing and fishing deck
  • Frisbee Golf (9-hole)
  • Gazebo
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Parking
  • Playground for tot, preschool and elementary ages
  • Picnic areas (for groups--reservations required)
  • Pond
  • Restrooms
  • Shelter
  • Sled hill
  • Soccer fields (two lighted)
  • Tennis courts (12 outdoor)
  • Walking path (1.5 miles, paved)

Fees

Picnic Permit for group of 12-59 individuals
$35/resident, $60/nonresident
Min/Max is 12/60

Picnic Permit for group of 60-99 individuals
$45/resident, $80/nonresident
Min/Max is 60/100

Picnic Permit for group of 100+ individuals
$60/resident, $110/nonresident
Min/Max is 100/200

Picnic Permit Daily Damage Deposit Fee
$45

Pavilion Rental
There is an additional fee of $65-$125 for rental of the pavilion.


Schedule

Picnic Permits
Groups of 12 or more wishing to use or picnic in Danny Cunniff Park are required to secure a permit prior to their visit for a designated location. The District’s park ranger and City police patrol and check for valid permit holders. Residents only may make reservations beginning March 1, 2007. Open reservations begin April 2, 2007. Permits are required/available for: Mon-Sun, May 1-September 30, 2007 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Picnic Permit Reservations
Residents only may make reservations beginning March 1, 2007. Open reservations begin April 2, 2007.


Rules and Regulations

Park Permit Registration
Accepted in-person at West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, at least 10 days prior to picnic date to secure a permit. Registration hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00-11:30 a.m.