Highland Parks and Recreation Department

08/29/2026

Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRICs) are now open. Indiana disaster survivors will be able to meet directly with state, county and FEMA teams at multiple MRIC locations. Representatives at these centers will provide in-person assistance, answer questions, and help homeowners and renters apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.

Applicants should bring their social security card and insurance, damage, financial, contact, and direct deposit information.

MRIC hours and locations vary; visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster to get the most up-to-date details.

08/28/2026

GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL — EXTENDED!

We’ve seen a small bump in registration numbers this week, so we’re giving everyone a few extra days to get signed up!

📅 Registration is now open through Sunday, August 30!
🏀 Grades 6th–8th
💰 $70 Resident / $77 Non-Resident
📆 Games: Tuesday evenings, Sept. 22–Nov. 17

Already registered? We’re still looking for volunteer coaches! Check your email for a link to join our coaching pool.

08/28/2026

Our Fieldhouse gym and Aerobics Room floors are being refurbished, so there are a few temporary schedule changes.

🏀 Fieldhouse: Walking track + open play resume Tuesday, Sept. 1
🧘 Aerobics Room: Classes resume Thursday, Sept. 3

Thanks for your patience while we make improvements!

08/28/2026

Highland Storm Recovery Update for August 28:

𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:
Highland residents who are eligible for Individual Assistance can begin the application process through FEMA by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.

FEMA Intake Centers are also available throughout Lake County to help residents with uninsured or underinsured home damage apply for FEMA assistance more quickly. See more details at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DWVLsHSf6/

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:
The Highland Parks & Recreation Department’s crew has been working diligently to open parks back up as quickly as possible. Parks reopened so far include Pettit, White Oak, Jaycee, Little Turtle, Fletcher, Orchard, Brantwood, Terrace, Sheppard, Lincoln Community Center, and Meadows. All other parks remain closed until inspections are complete.

The Office of the North Township Trustee would also like to remind residents that Wicker Memorial Park remains closed until further notice.

𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:
Crews are shifting their primary focus to White Oak Estates and Lakeside. As they move from neighborhood to neighborhood, each area is expected to take about two days, but timeframes may fluctuate depending on the amount of debris in each zone. We will provide updates along the way as more information becomes available to us. Please remember to remove parked vehicles from the street while crews are working in your neighborhood.

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:
GoServ Global needs your help! They have received over 200 job requests so far, and as of yesterday, they've finished about 20. If you're interested in helping with their cleanup efforts by running chainsaws or providing labor, please reach out to GoServ Global.

𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐞:
Dumpsters continue to be available at Brantwood Park, Markley Park, and Sheppard Park. Please do not put branches or vegetation in these dumpsters.

𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐯𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Always be mindful that scammers often target communities after disasters. Ask for ID, verify credentials, and never pay in full upfront. Don’t share personal or financial information at the door, and don’t assume a logo or badge is legitimate.

🔌 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1991rASLZA/

🌳 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HYXY42MRm/

🏠 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18GGfhvVcE/

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

🚨 Meadows Park Reopening Today 🚨

Meadows Park is planned to reopen today at 3:00PM!

We’re actively working to ensure one of your favorite spaces is ready and open for you to enjoy! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to get everything safe!

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Moms, this one’s for you!

Mom’s Move is a fitness class designed for moms with kids in tow! Build strength, get moving, and connect with other moms while your little ones stay close by. Toys and activities will be available, and kids of all ages are welcome!

Thursdays | 10:45–11:30 AM
Sept. 3–Oct. 8 OR Oct. 15–Nov. 19
$35 Resident / $36 Non-Resident

Scan the QR code to sign up or register at the Lincoln Center Office.

08/26/2026

Highland Storm Recovery Update for August 26:

Last night, FEMA announced that the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Braun for the State of Indiana has been approved.

Additional information about the federal assistance programs is anticipated in the coming days. In the meantime, individuals in Highland who are eligible for Individual Assistance can begin the application process through FEMA by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.

As cleanup continues in Highland, we’d also like to remind residents to please remove parked vehicles from the street while crews are working in your neighborhood. Our crews are currently wrapping up in the Brantwood and Meadows neighborhoods and expect to be done in the next 24 hours.

From there, crews will be moving on to White Oak Estates, followed by Lakeside. Each area is expected to take about two days, but timeframes may fluctuate depending on the amount of debris in each zone. We will provide updates along the way as more information becomes available to us.

If you have storm related repairs, please note that the Town Council passed a resolution on Monday evening to waive the permitting fees for storm related repairs. If you already paid a fee for storm related repairs, please contact Town Hall to begin the refund process.

Thank you, Highland, for your patience and resilience through this recovery.

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𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬:
Any resident with a damaged weatherhead must have it repaired by a licensed electrician. Once repaired, our Building Department will need to perform an inspection. We are expediting those inspection requests to get these issues resolved as soon as possible, and they can be made by calling 219-972-7595. After inspection, the customer is responsible for contacting NIPSCO to restore service.

🔌 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1991rASLZA/

🌳 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HYXY42MRm/

🏠 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18GGfhvVcE/

𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐞:
The dumpsters placed at Brantwood Park, Markley Park, and Sheppard Park have been emptied and will continue to be available this week. Please do not put branches or vegetation in these dumpsters.