The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning in effect for our area from 3am to noon on Friday, January 23, with expected wind chills as low at 30 to 40 degrees below zero. Due to these conditions, the following Park District schedules have been revised for Friday, January 23:   

• All pre-registered programs are canceled for the day.
• All facilities will operate their normal hours. 
• All private lessons, drop-in services and classes, and rentals will operate as planned. 

Special activities are planned for the day including: 

• Park Fitness Open Gym times are available: Court 1: 5:30-9:15am & 10:30am-3:45pm / Court 2: 5:30am-3:45pm.
• Club Pickle & Padel will offer open play from noon-2pm.
• Centennial Ice Arena will offer public skate from 11am-1pm & 2:50-4:50pm.
• West Ridge Center Jammin’ Jungle will be open from 9-11am & 1-2pm
• West Ridge Center will offer a FREE Maker Space available for ages 6-12 from 1-2pm

Before heading out, remember that dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.  To keep you and your family safe, prepare in advance for the cold weather by following these recommendations from the National Weather Service.
 
For information on warming shelters in Highland Park visit the City website or call the non-emergency public safety line at 847-432-7730.
 
Please stay safe!