This summer, experience something new—the West Ridge Community Center, designed to inspire, connect, and serve our community for years to come!

Enjoy a 10,000 sq. ft. gymnastics center with top-of-the-line equipment, expanded training areas, and dedicated space for all ages. The new dance studio offers a professional-grade experience for performers.

Flexible enrichment rooms open to outdoor space for classes, camps, and programs, while beautiful community rooms and an event lawn create the perfect setting for gatherings, celebrations, and more.

Be among the first to experience it this summer—sign up for a class and see it for yourself! From gymnastics where kids can flip, tumble, and build confidence, to dance where they can twirl and shine, ParkSchool for hands-on learning and play, music lessons to explore their creativity, and martial arts to kick, punch, and grow stronger—there’s something for everyone!

And don’t forget to check out our other exciting Summer programs to keep the fun going!

• Preview: PlayFit on the Lawn—join us for FREE outdoor early childhood classes on Wed, June 17 and Wed, July 8 to get a sneak peek of what’s coming to West Ridge Community Center this fall.
• Experience The Power Of… at parks across the community with Pop Up in the Parks, a free series of lively neighborhood gatherings.
• Grab your pole and meet us at the fishing hole at our Free Cops & Bobbers Fishing event on Sat, June 6.
• Enjoy Free International Day of Yoga Summer Solstice on Sun, June 21 on the boardwalk at Rosewood Beach.
• Celebrate the serenity of Unplug Illinois Day on Sat, July 11 by disconnecting from screens and reconnecting with nature.
• and more!

☀️ Registration Dates ☀️

• Resident registration begins Wednesday, April 29 at 7am
• Non-resident registration begins Wednesday, May 6 at 7am

Deer Creek Racquet Club:

• Member Registration: Going on now!

Club Pickle & Padel: 

Sign up for pickleball programs on the Club Pickle & Padel website and app!

• Club Pickle & Padel Member Registration: Going on now!
• Non-member Registration: Wednesday, April 29 at 7am

☀️ Good Things to Know! ☀️

Looking for Weekend Programs?
We have you covered with weekend sessions for baseball, swimming, tennis, dance, gymnastics, 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 scholarships@pdhp.org 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.