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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.
Homerun Derby
May 2, 2023Join us for our first Homerun Derby to raise money for the renovation of the Larry Fink Park baseball field! The event will take place on Friday, June 30 at […]
Read MoreThe Wonderful Life of Edmond Zisook
April 17, 2023Edmond Zisook was elected a Park Board Commissioner in 1973 and served as the Board President from 1975 to 1979. As important as that is to the history of the […]
Read MoreChampions Gala 2023 Photos and Thank You
March 28, 2023The 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 Labrador: Thank you. I use those […]
Read MorePARK AVENUE BREAKWATER AND BOAT RAMP REPLACEMENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023
February 27, 2023High 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 Beach. These extreme weather conditions have affected communities all along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.
Read MoreYOU’RE INVITED TO THE PARKS FOUNDATION’S 5TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONS GALA
January 10, 2023Join the Parks Foundation of Highland Park for its fifth annual “Champions Gala and Charity Auction” featuring guest speaker Chris Chelios, former Chicago Blackhawks player and Hockey Hall of Famer. […]
Read MorePark Avenue Breakwater / Boat Ramp-FundraiseUp
October 25, 2022Park Avenue is a place where special moments became memories. It’s where campers played, neighbors bonded and families formed. Let’s create special moments again. Donate today and help us reach our new goal to take this project to the finish line:
Read MorePARK AVENUE BREAKWATER AND BOAT RAMP REPLACEMENT UPDATE
October 21, 2022High 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 Beach. These extreme weather conditions have affected communities all along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.
Read MoreParks Foundation Receives Grant From The Highland Park Community Foundation
October 19, 2022The 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 Youth” (FYI) Scholarship Program. FYI offers Highwood residents of lesser financial means the opportunity to participate in recreational programs, including swimming lessons and summer camps.
Read MorePARK AVE. BREAKWATER/BOAT RAMP PROJECT UPDATE
September 28, 2022Work continues to remove the existing barge breakwater in preparation for the installation of the new breakwater and boat ramp. At the April 27 meeting, the Park Board approved construction of Phase 1 of the Park Avenue Breakwater Project in the amount of $2,221,890.
Read MorePARK AVE BOATING FACILITY BREAKWATER & RAMP PROJECT TO BEGIN 9/6/2022
September 2, 2022The Park District of Highland Park begins construction at Park Avenue Boating Facility to replace the Breakwater and Boat Ramp as planned on September 6, 2022. Construction hours will be […]
Read MoreSWIM PROGRAM MAKES A BIG SPLASH WITH HIGHWOOD FAMILIES
April 7, 2022Highland Park is a swimming community. There are many opportunities for supervised swimming between the Aquatic Center at the Highland Park Rec Center, Hidden Creek Aqua Park, and Rosewood Beach. But not everyone has the financial means to afford swimming lessons for their children.
Read MorePARKS FOUNDATION SEEKS GOLF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS
November 16, 2021The Parks Foundation of Highland Park is seeking applicants for golf lesson scholarships aimed at helping local youth learn and grow through the game of golf. The 2022 Michael Goldman Memorial Golf Scholarship is available to Highland Park and Highwood middle and high school students who are facing economic, social, or emotional challenges.
Read MorePARKS FOUNDATION SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
November 20, 2020The 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 financial need participate in Park District programs.
Read MorePARKS FOUNDATION RECEIVES $50K GRANT FOR YOUTH GOLF CENTER
December 2, 2019The 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 be used to support construction […]
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