What's New for Spring 2025?
Spring is in the air!! It’s time to start thinking about egg hunts, baseball, softball, Hidden Creek AquaPark memberships, and Rosewood Beach passes!
We have a great lineup of programs, events, and outdoor activities for everyone this season:
- Enjoy our new and FREE Nature Playdates throughout spring! Play at Heller, explore a themed family activity, take a self-guided I Spy hike, and extend the fun with a picnic.
- Keep the kids active with our Spring Break Programs (March 24-25).
- All about eggs! Dog Egg Hunt, Egg Hunts, Floating Egg Hunt, and Glow & Egg-splore Flashlight Egg Hunt
- Get ready for the “NEW” Family Dance: Midnight in Paris on April 26!
- Turn off your screen and turn on LIFE during Screen Break Week (May 6-11).
- Spring into nature at Heller Nature Center for our Family Fest on May 10!
- Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11 with Mini Golf and Yoga & Mimosas.
- and more!
🌸 Registration Dates 🌸
- Resident registration begins Wednesday, February 12 at 7am
- Non-resident registration begins Wednesday, February 19 at 7am
For tennis and pickleball programs:
- Current student registration is now-Sunday, February 9 (in person only)
- Member registration begins Tuesday, February 11 at noon
- Resident registration begins Wednesday, February 12 at 7am
- Non-resident registration begins Wednesday, February 19 at 7am
🌸 Good Things to Know! 🌸
Looking for Weekend Programs?
We have you covered with weekend sessions for baseball, swimming, tennis, music, theater, gymnastics, ice skating, pickleball, hockey, nature, enrichment, art, and more!
Update Your Account Before Registration Day
To avoid registration frustration, make sure your account is set up correctly and ready to go. Learn more.
Highwood Residents K-12 Grade Can Register as Residents
To provide equity and inclusion for all our Highland Park and Highwood school-aged participants, resident privileges, including priority registration and resident fees, are now extended to all Kindergarten through Grade 12 students living in the geographic boundaries of North Shore School District 112 and Highland Park High School. Parents of these children are not eligible for resident fees.
Need Financial Assistance?
We do not want a program fee to be a deterrent to you or your family from participating in programs. If you are a Highland Park or Highwood resident experiencing financial hardship, please email [email protected] or call 847.579.3101 to speak with our staff about available scholarship opportunities. All scholarships and inquiries regarding financial aid are completely confidential. Learn more about our scholarships.
🌸 Making a Donation is Easier Than Ever! 🌸
Donate to the Parks Foundation at checkout to ensure that all community members can participate in Park District programs. There are two ways to donate while you register:
- On the Shopping Cart page, the “Recommended Programs” section offers $5, $10, and $25 donation opportunities.
- On the Checkout page, you will be asked if you would like to round up your registration fee and donate the difference to the Parks Foundation.
The Parks Foundation raises funds to support and enhance exceptional Park District projects and provides scholarship funding to ensure that all Highwood and Highland Park residents are able to participate in Park District programs.
Learn more about the Parks Foundation of Highland Park.
