Recreation Center of Highland Park

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The Preserve of Highland Park Grand Opening Celebration
Date & Time
Sat, Jun 4 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
The Preserve of Highland Park 1207 Park Ave West Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Google Maps 
Cost
Free

Join us for the community grand opening celebration of The Preserve of Highland Park, our new park and natural area!  Enjoy a morning of fun activities including:

  • Scavenger hunts
  • Lawn games
  • TRX fitness and turtles
  • Fishing games
  • Nature activities and seed planting
  • Explore The Preserve’s turtle habitat, bird/habitat, nature maze, pollinator garden, ponds, wetland overlooks.
  • Hike or bike our more than five miles of trails connecting the property from Park Avenue to Half Day Road and to the park’s major features, the Recreation Center, Highland Park Golf Learning Center, and River’s Edge Mini Golf.

 

About The Preserve
Conversion of the site from its historical use as a golf course began in November 2020. Today, The Preserve of Highland Park celebrates nature and our place in it. The unique 100+ acre property was designed to take advantage of the interesting golf-related topography and includes green lawns, nature-based play areas, specialized native gardens, restored woodlands, and walking and biking trails that connect neighborhoods and downtown Highland Park, and regional biking trails. Visitors can immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and experiences of nature and outdoor play.

 

Snacks will be provided by:

June 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Free
1207 Park Ave West
Highland Park, IL 60035 United States
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