If you purchased a lakefront parking decal in 2025, you can renew online. If you did not have one, you can purchase them now at Park Fitness.
| Purchase Location | Begin Purchase Date |
|---|---|
| Park Fitness (1207 Park Ave West) | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Hidden Creek AquaPark (1220 Fredrickson Pl) Rosewood Beach (883 Sheridan Road) | May 24, 2026 |
Parking is allowed during posted times. Gates will close promptly at the time indicated. The Park District is not responsible for vehicles in lots after posted gate closure time. Vehicles will be available for retrieval the following day. The Park District of Highland Park enforced parking fine is $75 per occurrence for not having proper Park District of Highland Park season decals or daily parking passes. No exceptions.
Rosewood Beach Access Pass is not included with the purchase of a Lakefront Parking Decal. Lakefront parking and beach access must be purchased and/or renewed annually. Learn more.
Non-resident Lakefront Parking Decal is not valid on holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day)
Park Avenue Boating Facility Parking information and rates, click here.
If you do not have an annual Lakefront Parking Decal, purchase an hourly pass at the Rosewood Beach Upper Lot kiosk.
To protect the interests of Highland Park residents, one of the following proof of residency is required to purchase a Resident Lakefront Parking Decal:
If you are purchasing more than one parking decal per adult residing in the household, in addition to proof of residency, you must also provide proof of vehicle ownership (vehicle registration or lease documents, names/addresses must match above proof of residency documentation) for each vehicles you are requesting a decal.
*The same proof of residency applies to Park District tax paying residents not living within the city of Highland Park including residents of Fort Sheridan (60037); portions of the Town of Fort Sheridan that lie within Park District boundaries (60035); and Park District of Highland Park taxpayers who reside on the following Kings Cove (Deerfield) streets: Carriage Way, Bent Creek Ridge, Fox Hunt Trail, Millstone Road, Shag Bark Lane, Smoke Tree Road and Tanglewood Court.
Yes, same proof of residency requirements and fees apply.
No, only one Lakefront Parking Decal is assigned to a specific vehicle. This decal may not be transferred or re-used on multiple vehicles.
• Senior/Elderly Caregiver’s and the Primary Household Member will need to purchase the Lakefront Parking Decal together at the Recreation Center of Highland Park. The Primary Household Member will need to provide their proof of residency and the Caregiver’s license plate number to receive one Resident Lakefront Parking Decal.
• Live-in Childcare provider and the Primary Household Member will need to purchase the Lakefront Parking Decal together at the Recreation Center of Highland Park. The Childcare provider will need to provide their Highland Park Drivers’ License and Vehicle information to verify residency and sign the waiver.
• A Non Live-In Childcare provider may not purchase a Resident Lakefront Parking Decal unless they show proof of residency by their Drivers’ License and Vehicle information.
You can only dispute your ticket if you have a proper Lakefront Parking Decal. Otherwise, will you be liable for your ticket. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
If you have a handicapped license plate or permanent placard (blue or red) hanging from your mirror, you do not need to purchase a Lakefront Parking Decal. If you were given a temporary handicap placard (yellow or grey), then you will need to purchase a Lakefront Parking Decal.
You will have to purchase a brand-new one.
Yes, your beach access will be added to your standard issued PDHP scan card. Replacement cards will be $5 per card.
Residents: Lower Rosewood (823 Sheridan Rd), Upper Rosewood (45 Roger Williams Ave), Park Avenue (North Lot), Millard Park, Moraine Park & Dog Beach. Valid dawn to dusk every day.
Non-Residents: Upper Rosewood (45 Roger Williams Ave), Park Avenue (North Lot), Millard Park, Moraine Park & Dog Beach. Valid dawn to dusk every day.
The Lakefront Parking Decal needs to be affixed to the lower passenger side windshield of the vehicle, no exceptions.
