We invite all residents to celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day, and discover we are building a strong, healthy and resilient community through the power of parks and recreation. To celebrate, simply gather with family and friends to get active at any Park District park, beach or facility.

Community members can participate by doing the following: 

• Take a selfie in one of our parks and tag us on social media, and be sure to use #NRPAFamilyFitDay 
• Visit our local trails at Heller Nature Center 
• Take a beach yoga class, outdoor fitness class or work out at RCHP 
• Have a healthy family picnic at The Preserve of Highland Park
• Go for a swim at Rosewood Beach or Hidden Creek AquaPark
• Play Mini Golf at Rivers Edge or hit a bucket of golf balls at the Golf Learning Center
• Play tennis or pickleball at any of our outdoor courts
• Play outside wherever you are able to!

The Park District of Highland Park offers year-round opportunities for families and individuals to stay active and healthy. In fact, Living close to parks and other recreation infrastructure is consistently related to higher physical activity levels for both adults and youth. Moreover, parks provide a connection to nature, which studies demonstrate relieves stress, tightens interpersonal relationships, and improves mental health.