Highland Park! Let’s all work together to keep used sports items out of the landfill, as well as avoid wasting money on new “stuff”.
The SportSwap is a fun (and therapeutic) project that supports sustainability. It’s simple:
- Gather up your gently used equipment in your garage, car/van, bedroom, or wherever.
- Drop it off between July 20-24 at the South Athletic Shelter (near the baseball fields) at Danny Cunniff Park
- Receive a voucher to purchase items when you drop off items. Be sure bring the voucher to the sale!
- Don’t have anything to donate? No voucher? Not a problem! Bring cash to the sale. Credit will not be accepted.
SPONSORS:
Go Green Highland Park and the Park District of Highland Park
PROCEEDS BENEFIT:
Parks Foundation of Highland Park – SMILE Fund
Collection: 7/20 – 7/24 at Assorted Times – Please see below
Community Sports Swap: Saturday 7/26 Noon-3pm
Early Bird Sale for all those who Donate: Friday 7/25 3-6 pm
Location: South Athletic Shelter at Danny Cunniff Park (2700 Trail Way)
WHERE AND WHEN TO DROP OFF
Drop off at Danny Cunniff Park South Athletic Shelter
- Sunday 7/20: 10am-1pm
- Monday 7/21: 4-6pm
- Wednesday 7/23: 9-11am
- Thursday 7/24: 3-5pm
Items will not be accepted on the day of the SportsSwap.
RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR DONATIONS
After dropping off items, you will receive a voucher as “credit” for items donated towards the SportSwap. The amount of the voucher will vary based on the items dropped off. Recipients will be able to redeem the voucher as credit towards items on swap day.
Vouchers are issued based on the type of item, regardless of the original purchase price.
PRESENT VOUCHER AT CHECKOUT
If a voucher is being used, it must be presented at checkout. Change is not given for vouchers where the voucher total exceeds the value of the items. For example, if they have a $5 voucher and “swap” it for a $1 item, they do not get $4 back.
Cash will be accepted for non-voucher purchases.
No credit for a lost voucher.
Please bring a reusable bag to bag your items if you wish.
NO DONATION OR VOUCHER?
Not a problem. Come shop on Saturday July 26 from Noon-3pm.
Individuals who did not drop off items will still be able to shop for items at a discount. Bring cash! Credit cards not accepted.
Accepted Items and Prices
Items should be “gently used” or like new. Items will not be cleaned or repaired. Only donate items in a condition YOU would be excited about if you found it at the swap!
FOUR CATEGORIES AND PRICES
Items are generally divided into 4 categories:
- Balls (priced at $1)
- Accessories/Miscellaneous (priced at $1)
- Shoes (priced at $5)
- Equipment (priced at $10)
Please read below for details of what will be accepted assorted pricing.
BALLS: $1
ACCEPTED
Gently used baseball, lacrosse, softball, football, basketball, soccer
- New golf, tennis, racquetball, paddleball, and pickleball (unopened in original packaging)
NOT ACCEPTED
- Wiffle balls, Pickleballs, Bouncy balls, Frisbees, Foam balls, Inflatable balls
ACCESSORIES/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: $1
ACCEPTED
- Shinguards (as a pair only)
- Elbow and Knee pads (as a pair only)
- Baseball/softball mitts
- Lacrosse gloves
- Football/baseball gloves
- Soccer Cones – single cones welcome, but vouchers only given for a set of 12 or more
- Bases – single bases welcome, but vouchers are only given for a set of 4 or more
NOT ACCEPTED
- Mouthguards or Jockstraps
- Bathing suits, Goggles, Swim caps, Snorkels, Flippers, Kickboards, Water wings
- Water toys or Pool noodles
- Dance leotards, tights
- Sports goggles/glasses
- Headbands, sweatbands, hair ties
- Water bottles
CLOTHING/SHOES: $5
ACCEPTED
- Cleats for baseball/soccer/other – please remove dirt prior to drop off
- Indoor soccer shoes
- Running spikes
- Basketball sneakers/shoes
- Dance/ballet shoes
- Snowshoes
- Hiking boots
NOT ACCEPTED
- Flip flops, aqua shoes, or regular sneakers/general athletic shoes
- Winter gloves
The following clothing items will be accepted but for DONATION ONLY. No vouchers are to be issued.
- Park District, HPHS, Highland Park-based issued uniforms/jerseys ONLY
- Soccer clothing including jerseys, shorts, & socks (HPHS or travel teams, multiple sets preferred)
- Coach, goalie, and referee gear
- Unused first aid kits
EQUIPMENT: $10
ACCEPTED
- Sticks and bats – baseball bats, tennis racquets (no broken strings please), pickle and paddle ball racquets, lacrosse sticks, batting tees, field hockey sticks
- Working skateboards and longboards
- Bowling balls
- Rollerskates, in-line skates
- Non-inflatable sleds (i.e. either hard plastic or foam that is a solid piece)
- Collapsible soccer goals
- Larger chest pads i.e. football, lacrosse pads, catchers pads
- Sports backpacks – clean, no tears
- Ice skates, hockey gloves or any ice hockey accessories
NOT ACCEPTED
- Ping pong paddles, kadima paddles, sand toys, pool toys or games, inflatable rafts, wiffleball bats, plastic golf clubs or plastic /foam hockey sticks
- Helmets
LARGER ITEMS
For large or unlisted items, please email Go Green Highland Park [email protected] to confirm acceptance and arrange drop off/pick up.
ACCEPTED
- Golf clubs – single clubs $5, set of 5 or more $25
- Pitching machines – varies
- Tumbling mats – $20
- Two- and three-wheeled scooters – $15
- Skis/snowboards – $25
- Folding/camping chairs – $10
- Tents, camping equipment, outdoor camping sleeping bags and similar – varies
NOT ACCEPTED
- Strollers
- Bicycles, or bike trailers
- Coolers
- Basketball hoops
- Power wheels
- Trampolines
- Items that are visibly dirty or damaged
Did We Miss Something?
Email Go Green Highland Park [email protected] to confirm whether your item will be accepted for the swap!