Major construction began in December 2020 and was completed in December 2021. An opening celebration is planned for May 2022.

Passive recreation areas highlight the natural habitat and provide low intensity amenities such as picnic areas, benches, and trails.

The Preserve will provide a one of a kind passive recreational experience for walking, leisure biking, running, playing and enjoying the outdoors.  It features green spaces for gathering interwoven with natural areas, native gardens and restored woods.  Park pathways will connect the community to the Recreation Center of Highland Park, the Highland Park Golf Learning Center and Skokie River Woods, as well as links between neighborhoods and downtown Highland Park.