Prospect Heights Park District

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Prospect Heights Park District 110 W Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 Phone: 847-394-2848 Fax: 847-394-7799
https://linktr.ee/phparks

👻 Spookfest was a SPOOKTACULAR good time! 🎃 Thank you to all the families who joined us for a thrilling night, our amazi...
10/18/2026

👻 Spookfest was a SPOOKTACULAR good time! 🎃 Thank you to all the families who joined us for a thrilling night, our amazing staff who made it all happen, and a HUGE thank-you to our incredible sponsors: Lakeside Bank, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Village Bank & Trust, Raising Cane’s, Busey Bank, Chick-fil-A, and Wheel-Inn & Gene Towing!

We couldn’t have done it without you! 🧡 Happy Halloween from Prospect Heights Park District!

🎃🌾 The scarecrows are in, and now it’s YOUR turn to vote!🗳️ HOW TO VOTE:Scroll through the entries, then head to the com...
10/17/2026

🎃🌾 The scarecrows are in, and now it’s YOUR turn to vote!

🗳️ HOW TO VOTE:
Scroll through the entries, then head to the comments! We've posted a comment for each voting category:

👻 Scariest
😂 Funniest
🥰 Cutest
🎨 Most Creative
🐦 Most Likely to Scare a Crow

Reply to each category's comment with the letter of your favorite scarecrow! You can vote once in each category!

📅 Voting runs October 17–29, and winners will be announced October 30!

Fun times promised here at Prospect Heights as Year 3 of Picklepalooza is sure to bring the fun and competition. Join us...
10/17/2026

Fun times promised here at Prospect Heights as Year 3 of Picklepalooza is sure to bring the fun and competition. Join us for a fast-paced, fun-filled pickleball tournament! Open to players of all skill levels, this event features exciting doubles matches, friendly competition, and great sportsmanship. Whether you're playing to win or just for fun, it's the perfect way to enjoy the game and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Paddles up! Register at phparks.org by November 15.

School’s out, so let’s make it a fun day! 🎮 Kids Day Off gives kids ages 5–11 a full day of fun, activities, and games a...
10/16/2026

School’s out, so let’s make it a fun day! 🎮 Kids Day Off gives kids ages 5–11 a full day of fun, activities, and games at Gary Morava Recreation Center!

📅 November 2 — 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
➡️ Register by October 26
📅 November 3 — 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
➡️ Register by October 27
📅 November 23 — 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
➡️ Register by November 16
📅 November 24 — 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
➡️ Register by November 17
📅 November 25 — 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
➡️ Register by November 18

☀️ Before Care: 7:00–8:00 AM
⭐ After Care: 4:30–6:00 PM

Remember to register one week before each date! Scan the QR code to sign up.

Meet the Staff! 👋Meet Christina Ferraro, our Executive Director! Christina helps lead the Park District and works to cre...
10/15/2026

Meet the Staff! 👋

Meet Christina Ferraro, our Executive Director! Christina helps lead the Park District and works to create opportunities for our community to enjoy our parks, programs, and open spaces. 🌳💙

If you see Christina around the Park District, be sure to say hi! 👋

Get your holiday shopping done early this year at the Prospect Heights Park District Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market on S...
10/14/2026

Get your holiday shopping done early this year at the Prospect Heights Park District Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market on Sat, November 7, 10 am to 3 pm at GMRC, 110 W. Camp McDonald Rd. FREE ADMISSION

VENDORS WANTED: Calling all craft vendors and independent businesses! Join us for the 20th annual tradition that draws holiday shoppers year after year.
Fee: $35
Register at phparks.org

It’s time to get creative and start planning your scarecrow display to be entered in our Scarecrow Row Competition! Your...
10/14/2026

It’s time to get creative and start planning your scarecrow display to be entered in our Scarecrow Row Competition! Your scarecrow will be displayed throughout our Haunted Hayrides during Spookfest. Invite your friends, family, and community members to vote for your scarecrow via Facebook! Categories are Scariest, Funniest, Cutest, Most Creative and Most Likely to Scare a Crow. Voting takes place from 10/17-10/29. Winners will be announced on 10/30.

Register at phparks.org. Scarecrows need to be set up on Saturday, October 17 at 12 noon.

🎨✨ There’s still room for your little one at Creative Kids Preschool!Our preschool is a fun and welcoming place for litt...
10/14/2026

🎨✨ There’s still room for your little one at Creative Kids Preschool!

Our preschool is a fun and welcoming place for little learners to make friends, explore their creativity, and learn through play! 🧸🖍️

📚 Spots are still available! Register Here and Join the Fun: https://tinyurl.com/preschool-register

🎃👻 Get ready for some SPOOKY fun! This Saturday, October 17, 3-7pm👻🎃PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENTGather yo...
10/13/2026

🎃👻 Get ready for some SPOOKY fun! This Saturday, October 17, 3-7pm👻🎃
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and join us for one of Prospect Heights’ favorite Halloween traditions! There’s plenty of spooktacular family fun waiting for you:
- Haunted Hayride through Old Orchard Country Club Golf Course
- Scarecrow Row featuring creative community displays
- Trunk or Treat Touch-A-Truck
- Ghoulish Games & Spooky Prizes
- PH Pumpkin Patch — pick & decorate your Great Pumpkin! (While supplies last.)
- Spooky Bounce House
- Goody Bags for every registered child
- Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite superhero, princess, monster, witch, pirate or anything your imagination can create!
Haunted Hayride time slots are selected during registration.
Grab your costumes, gather the family and get ready for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Register today at phparks.org!

Meet the Staff! 👋Meet Becca Luecke, our Human Resources Generalist! Becca helps support our staff, from employee needs a...
10/13/2026

Meet the Staff! 👋

Meet Becca Luecke, our Human Resources Generalist! Becca helps support our staff, from employee needs and HR processes to helping make PHPD a great place to work. 💼💙

Make sure to say hi to Becca when you see her around the park!

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110 W Camp McDonald Road
Prospect Heights, IL
60070

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+18473942848

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