What's New for Summer 2025?
Explore and sign up for exciting programs you know and love, and find new favorites. Below are fun programs and events for you and your family to get the most out of summer at your Park District:
- “Travel the Globe” throughout our parks at this summer’s Free Pop-Up in the Park Series, celebrating different cultures from around the world.
- Safety Village is back!! Learn about stranger safety, pedestrian safety, what to do in an emergency situations, and more.
- Grab your pole and meet us at the fishing hole at our Free Cops & Bobbers Fishing event.
- Enjoy Free International Day of Yoga Summer Solstice on the boardwalk at Rosewood Beach.
- Celebrate the serenity of Unplug Illinois Day by disconnecting from screens and reconnecting with nature.
- and more!
☀️ Registration Dates ☀️
- Resident registration begins Wednesday, April 30 at 7am
- Non-resident registration begins Wednesday, May 7 at 7am
Tennis Programs:
- Member Registration: Going on now!
- Resident registration begins Wednesday, April 30 at 7am
- Non-resident registration begins Wednesday, May 7 at 7am
Pickleball Programs:
Sign up for pickleball programs on the new Club Pickle & Padel website and app!
- Club Pickle & Padel Member Registration: Going on now!
- Non-member Registration: Wednesday, April 30 at 7am
☀️ Good Things to Know! ☀️
Looking for Weekend Programs?
We have you covered with weekend sessions for baseball, swimming, tennis, golf, dance, music, pickleball, nature, 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.
