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Sustainability

Founded in 1909, the Park District has long been a steward of the environment and embraces sustainable practices in the District’s mission statement, values statements, and environmental policy.

In 2025, the Park District launched GreenPath, an update to the District’s 2018 Sustainability Plan and guide to operational sustainability.

Explore the pages below to learn more about sustainability initiatives at the Park District of Highland Park

GreenPath Sustainability Plan

In <MONTH> 2025, GreenPath was approved by the Park District Board of Commissioners. GreenPath is a realistic, actionable, and focused plan with five measurable goals. GreenPath is a roadmap to operational sustainability at the Park District for the next 10 years. 

  1. Do Our Part to Maintain Clean Healthy Air
  2. Use Energy Efficiently
  3. Use Water Efficiently
  4. Reduce Landfill Waste
  5. Cultivate a Sustainability Identity for the District

GreenPath was crafted considering regional climate change threats and priorities, the accomplishments and lessons learned in implementing the District’s 2018 plan, as well as the sustainability initiatives other Park District’s are taking on. GreenPath is intended to guide the District in mitigating, preparing for, and building resiliency to regional climate change threats.

GreenPath Guiding Principles:

  1. Build Resiliency to Climate Change
  2. Reduce Climate Change Impact
  3. Be a Model for Environmental Best Practices

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