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The Arlington Heights Park District is leading a new planning initiative for Lake Terramere Park and will be submitting an application for funding assistance through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources OSLAD Grant. Members of the public are invited to attend an upcoming in-person community open house to review the preliminary project design concepts. Proposed…
The Arlington Heights Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate the opening of a remarkable new exhibit—Stars & Stories: Arlington Heights’s Old Glory—on Friday, June 26 from 6-8PM, featuring a historic American flag with deep roots in Arlington Heights history. Daisy Daniels holding the flag in 1963. After spending decades out of public view, this…
The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is proud to announce multiple honors from the Illinois Association of Museums (IAM), recognizing excellence in exhibits, partnerships and staff contributions. The Museum received an Award of Excellence for Exhibits for People, Parks, and Progress: 100 Years of AHPD. This top honor celebrates projects that demonstrate outstanding quality, creativity, and…
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The Arlington Heights Park District recently completed prescribed burns at Centennial Park and the Arlington Ridge Center—an important step in maintaining the health and vitality of our natural spaces. While the sight of controlled fire may raise questions, these carefully managed burns are a proven ecological tool used to restore native landscapes and support long-term…
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on habits that support a strong and healthy heart. Regular physical activity and social connection are all key components of heart health—and the Arlington Heights Park District offers a wide variety of ways for residents of all ages and abilities to stay active and engaged year-round.…
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This week, Governor Pritzker announced that Arlington Heights Park District is one of the agencies across the state to receive an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant! Thank you to Governor Pritzker, our legislators and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for their work on securing this critical funding. This $600,000 grant will…
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The Arlington Heights Park District’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting began as a way to build community and bring neighbors together through hosting the first tree lighting in 1926. In 1991, the tradition expanded with the opening of the holiday display at North School Park, which quickly became a centerpiece of the celebration. Many of the…
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The Arlington Heights Park District is proud to share that Frank Lesniak, President of the Arlington Heights Park Foundation Board, has been honored with the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Outstanding Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award. This distinguished statewide award recognizes individuals whose dedication, leadership, and volunteer service have made a lasting impact…
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AHPD is developing a master plan for Flentie Park and your feedback will help guide the park concept design. A community input meeting will be held at Flentie Park on September 11 from 5:30-7PM. If you cannot make the meeting, you can provide input the survey. We are also seeking community support to obtain an Illinois…
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