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The Parks Foundation of Highland Park raises funds to ensure that every Highland Park/Highwood resident can access Park District programs and works to support the parks facilities that bring our community together.

The Wonderful Life of Edmond Zisook
Edmond Zisook was elected a Park Board Commissioner in 1973 and served as the Board President from 1975 to 1979. As important as that is

Champions Gala 2023 Photos and Thank You
The Champion’s Gala was a huge success. We cannot thank those who attended enough for their support. Here’s a note from our board President, Rafael

PARK AVENUE BREAKWATER AND BOAT RAMP REPLACEMENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023
High lake levels accompanied by intense storms over the past few years caused damage to the breakwater wall/barge and concrete ramp at Park Avenue Boating

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE PARKS FOUNDATION’S 5TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONS GALA
Join the Parks Foundation of Highland Park for its fifth annual “Champions Gala and Charity Auction” featuring guest speaker Chris Chelios, former Chicago Blackhawks player

PARK AVENUE BREAKWATER AND BOAT RAMP REPLACEMENT UPDATE
High lake levels accompanied by intense storms over the past few years caused damage to the breakwater wall/barge and concrete ramp at Park Avenue Boating

Parks Foundation Receives Grant From The Highland Park Community Foundation
The Parks Foundation of Highland Park has received a grant from the Highland Park Community Foundation. These funds will support the Park Foundation’s “Foundation For

PARK AVE. BREAKWATER/BOAT RAMP PROJECT UPDATE
Work continues to remove the existing barge breakwater in preparation for the installation of the new breakwater and boat ramp. At the April 27 meeting,

SWIM PROGRAM MAKES A BIG SPLASH WITH HIGHWOOD FAMILIES
Highland Park is a swimming community. There are many opportunities for supervised swimming between the Aquatic Center at the Highland Park Rec Center, Hidden Creek

PARKS FOUNDATION SEEKS GOLF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS
The Parks Foundation of Highland Park is seeking applicants for golf lesson scholarships aimed at helping local youth learn and grow through the game of

PARKS FOUNDATION SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
The Parks Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that every Highland Park/Highwood resident has the opportunity for an enriched, healthy lifestyle. Our scholarships help families in

PARKS FOUNDATION RECEIVES $50K GRANT FOR YOUTH GOLF CENTER
The Parks Foundation of Highland Park is pleased to announce it has received a $50,000 grant from the Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation. These funds will