Mon, Sept 16-Mon, Oct 21 – Recreation Center of Highland Park: The locker rooms will be closed for renovation. During the closure, temporary changing areas off the pool deck will be provided. Learn more.

Fri, Sept 13 – Centennial Ice Arena: Construction is nearing completion on the west side ADA parking spaces. The building, turn-around, and the remainder of the parking lot, including the two ADA parking spaces on the south side of the lot, remain open during construction.

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Sunset Woods Park
Sunset Woods
Park
Address
1801 Sunset Rd
Park Type
Community
Hours
Open from dawn to dusk unless otherwise posted
Acreage
34.10

Sunset Woods Park is 38 acres, eight of which are designated natural areas consisting of Mesic Closed Savanna and ephemeral wetlands. Wildlife includes red-tailed hawks, grey squirrels, bluebirds, various songbirds, skunk, and opossum.

The land that makes up Sunset Woods Park was purchased in several parcels from 1920 to 1949. Up until 1968, an Indian Trail tree stood at Sunset Woods Park. Native Americans used trees to mark trails used for traveling and commerce between various tribes. 

White oaks were used on this particular trail through Sunset Woods. Another trail nearby used American Elms as trail markers. Over 100 trees in Northern Illinois have been identified as Indian Trail Trees. At least 11 oak trees were identified in Highland Park and survived until 1905.

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Walking Paths
  • Restrooms
  • Vending/Concessions
  • Playground (2-5 and 5-12)
  • Ball Diamond
  • Backstop
  • Multi-use Rectangle Field
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Learn More on the Sunset Woods Park Playground Renovation