Holiday Gift Guide

December 5, 2025

Gift the Hometown Experience

GIVE THE GIFT OF STAYING HEALTHY

Passes include a full facility access day to all Park Fitness amenities including equipment on the fitness floor, open/lap swim, running/walking track, open gym, and the entire drop-in group exercise schedule!

PURCHASE PARK DISTRICT GIFT CARDS

Available in any denomination. Redeemable for activities, memberships, events, admission fees, and products at any Park District facility or online.

GIFT A ROUND OF GOLF

Gift cards are sold at Sunset Valley Golf Club or online.

Stop by Sunset Valley for our end-of-season sale:

  • 40-60% off selected apparel and hats
  • 30% off golf bags and selected accessories
  • $149.99 for Titleist SM10 Wedges

Call 847.432.7140 for more information.

THE PERFECT PICKLEBALL LOVER’S GIFT

Treat yourself or the pickleball lover in your life to the perfect seasonal upgrades:

  • 25% off all apparel and hats
  • 25% off pickleball and padel accessories

Call 847.579.4200 for more information.


Tribute & Memorial Gifts

Proceeds from your donation will go toward improving our community parks and facilities. For questions and to submit forms, please contact Mike Evans at [email protected] or call 847.579.4085.

Park Tree

Choose from a selection of trees in a selected park. A 2.75” x 5” raised lettering plaque with your personalized message is displayed at the base of your tree. Orders are accepted throughout the year; plantings are dependent upon availability, season and weather.

New Tree: $1,500 (includes warranty for 3 years)

Park Bench

Park benches are 6-foot-wide with a personalized 2.75” x 5” raised lettering plaque. The exact location will be coordinated at the time of purchase and is subject to approval by Park District staff.

Park Bench: $3,500 (includes warranty for 10 years)

Brick Pavers

Bricks

Bricks inscribed with your personal message are available at several locations around the Park District. Orders are sent to the fabricator on March 1 and August 1 of each year. 

DONATE IN SOMEONE’S HONOR

Honor someone special by dedicating your donation. Your gift helps us provide education, athletics, and outdoor adventure to families throughout our community.

As an independent, community-led 501(c)(3), the Parks Foundation ensures everyone in and around Highland Park can access our world-class Park District programs and facilities.

Celebrate someone you care about with a donation that creates real impact close to home.

Major Gifts

The Parks Foundation also offers individuals and organizations the opportunity to give major gifts, such as underwriting the cost of playgrounds, buildings, and additions, or gifting an item to one of our facilities.  If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please contact Brian Romes, Executive Director of the Park District of Highland Park, at [email protected].


ParkShop: Something Special for Everyone

Check everyone off your list with merch from your favorite Park District facilities! Proceeds from all shop sales go to the Parks Foundation of Highland Park, ensuring that every Highland Park and Highwood resident can access Park District programs.

DEER CREEK RACQUET CLUB T-SHIRT

$36

ROSEWOOD BEACH FLEECE SWEATSHIRT

$47

PARK AVENUE BOATING WEEKENDER BAG

$45

HELLER NATURE CENTER MUG

$15

THE PRESERVE JIGSAW PUZZLE

$32

SUNSET VALLEY GOLF CLUB FLEECE BLANKET

$36

Not sure what to get? Purchase a ParkShop gift card!