Prospect Heights Park District

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

THE SCARECROWS ARE COMING! THE SCARECROWS ARE COMING! Calling all families, friends, scout troops, businesses, schools, ...
09/01/2026

THE SCARECROWS ARE COMING! THE SCARECROWS ARE COMING!

Calling all families, friends, scout troops, businesses, schools, clubs & community groups — it’s time to get creative for the SPOOKFEST Scarecrow Contest!

Build it. Decorate it. Compete with it!

Your creation will be displayed along the Haunted Hayride route at SPOOKFEST for everyone to enjoy!

📍 Scarecrow Drop-Off: GMRC
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 12 PM

Categories include: Funniest • Scariest • Most Creative • Cutest • Most Likely to Scare a Crow

Facebook voting runs Oct. 17–29, with winners announced Oct. 30!

Start gathering those supplies and let your imagination run wild. We can’t wait to see what you create! Register today at phparks.org

🎃👻 Get ready for some SPOOKY fun! 👻🎃Gather your little ghosts and goblins and join us for one of Prospect Heights’ favor...
09/01/2026

🎃👻 Get ready for some SPOOKY fun! 👻🎃

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!

Grab your little one and get ready to GROOVE! 💃👶✨GroovaRoo Dance is a fun, beginner-friendly dance workout experience de...
08/31/2026

Grab your little one and get ready to GROOVE! 💃👶✨

GroovaRoo Dance is a fun, beginner-friendly dance workout experience designed for you and your baby! Bond with your little one, get moving, and connect with other caregivers in the community. Moms, dads, and caregivers are all welcome—and older children can join in and dance along, too!

🎉 Join us for a FREE Trial Class!
📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Gary Morava Recreation Center

New to babywearing? No problem! Come early for carrier assistance. Forgot your carrier? We have extras available!

Important: If the mother is dancing, she must be at least 6 weeks postpartum and cleared for exercise. Babies must also be at least 6 weeks old. There is no upper age limit as long as you are comfortable wearing your child.

👟 Sneakers recommended
💧 Bring water
🔥 Babies can get warm, so please avoid footie pajamas or thick PJs!

After the trial class, join us for one of our upcoming sessions throughout September–December! See the flyer for dates and pricing. ✨

Join fellow active adults at the Gary Morava Recreation Center for a FREE day packed with door prizes, refreshments, hea...
08/31/2026

Join fellow active adults at the Gary Morava Recreation Center for a FREE day packed with door prizes, refreshments, health screenings, bingo and valuable resources from local organizations tailored just for you. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn and thrive! No registration is required!

🐾🎾 Fetch a FREE tennis ball for your furry friend at the Gary Morava Recreation Center front desk! Happy National Dog Da...
08/26/2026

🐾🎾 Fetch a FREE tennis ball for your furry friend at the Gary Morava Recreation Center front desk! Happy National Dog Day! 🐶

Backpacks, Books & BINGO! Friday, September 11 | 6–8 PM | $9/person — pizza included!School is back in session, so let’s...
08/26/2026

Backpacks, Books & BINGO! Friday, September 11 | 6–8 PM | $9/person — pizza included!
School is back in session, so let’s celebrate with a night of Back to School Bingo! Grab the family and get ready for BINGO, prizes, pizza and plenty of fun!

Bring your lucky BINGO vibes and see if you can take home a prize! Register today at phparks.org!

Congratulations to our new dancers!
08/24/2026

Congratulations to our new dancers!

Still deciding on preschool? Come see what Creative Kids Preschool is all about!Join us for our Open House and discover ...
08/21/2026

Still deciding on preschool? Come see what Creative Kids Preschool is all about!

Join us for our Open House and discover a place where your child can learn, play, create, make friends and build confidence!

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 9:30–10:30 AM
📍 Prospect Heights Park District

Meet our preschool staff, explore the classroom, ask questions and see if Creative Kids Preschool is the right fit for your family. Bring your little one along, too!

There’s still time to enroll for the 2026–2027 school year!

Come curious. Leave excited for preschool!

08/20/2026

Summer flew by! Here's a look back at some of the fun we had!

Now it's back to school and on to fall programming! 📚🍂 Let's keep the fun going!

Address

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

Telephone

+18473942848

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