Palos Heights Parks & Recreation Department

06/19/2026

🎆 BIG OR SMALL, SHOW YOUR ALL! 🎆
America turns 250 in a few weeks, and Palos Heights is ready to celebrate. Decorate your home, share your patriotic spirit, and help us create a community-wide tribute to 250 years of freedom. 🇺🇸
Together, let’s make Palos Heights shine red, white, and blue!

06/18/2026

Mother Nature and the attendance count have teamed up against us today. Due to weather conditions and low attendance, the Palos Heights Pool will be closing early at 5:00 PM.

We'll try again tomorrow!

06/18/2026

✨ Register Today! ✨

Palos Heights Little Learners Preschool is now enrolling for the September 2026 – May 2027 school year

Ages 3–4 years
• Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Morning: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Afternoon: 12:30–3:30 PM

Ages 4–5 years
• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
• Half Day: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Full Day: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

A fun, nurturing environment where learning, friendships, and confidence grow!
Questions? Call 708-361-1807

Spots are limited—secure your child’s place today

06/18/2026

Celebrate Independence Day with Us!

Join us for a full day of fun, community, and celebration!

🎉 July 3rd
-Inflatables & Games | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Community Park
- Food, Music, Beer & Fireworks (9:15 PM) | 5:00 PM – 9:15 PM | Memorial Park

🎆 July 4th
-Independence Day Parade | 12:00 PM | Harlem Ave

Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit—it’s going to be a celebration you won’t want to miss! ❤️🤍💙

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible:
Tri-State Disposal
Morris Engineering, Inc.
All Heart Dental
Palos Pediatric Dentistry
State Farm – Audrey McFarlin Agency
M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
Foam Ryders
Saint Xavier University

We appreciate your support in bringing our community together!

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Join us for our 2026 Concerts in the Park series at Memorial Park in Palos Heights! Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and enjoy evenings filled with live music, dancing, food, drinks, and fun all summer long!🎤

📍 Memorial Park
7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights
7:00–8:30 PM

🎵 Concert Lineup:
• June 18 – Wildwood Country
• July 9 – Classical Blast
• July 30 – Miss Angie & The Misters
• August 13 – The Chicago Experience

A huge thank you to Heartland Bank and Trust Company for being our presenting sponsor and all of our sponsors for helping make this summer tradition possible!

06/17/2026

Today’s forecast: 100% chance of us wishing we were open. Pool closed today due to weather!

06/17/2026

🌧️ Farmers Market Cancellation Notice 🌧️
For the safety of our vendors, shoppers, volunteers, and staff, the Palos Heights Farmers Market scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, has been canceled due to the forecasted severe weather.

While we're disappointed to miss a market day, safety is our top priority. We encourage everyone to stay weather-aware and take appropriate precautions during the anticipated storms.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back the following Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Palos Heights Farmers Market.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe! ☔🌩️

06/16/2026

🌧️ Farmers Market Cancellation Notice 🌧️

For the safety of our vendors, shoppers, volunteers, and staff, the Palos Heights Farmers Market scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, has been canceled due to the forecasted severe weather.

While we're disappointed to miss a market day, safety is our top priority. We encourage everyone to stay weather-aware and take appropriate precautions during the anticipated storms.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back the following Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Palos Heights Farmers Market.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe! ☔🌩️

06/16/2026

🌳 NOW HIRING: Seasonal Parks Attendant 🌳

Love working outdoors and making a difference in your community? Join the Palos Heights Parks & Recreation team as a Seasonal Parks Attendant!

✅ Must be 18 years of age or older
✅ Part-time position (under 20 hours per week)
✅ Help maintain our parks and facilities
✅ Perform landscaping, w**d control, safety inspections, and general park upkeep
✅ Flexible schedule and great outdoor work experience

If you take pride in keeping parks clean, safe, and welcoming for the community, we'd love to hear from you!