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The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is developing an ADA Transition Plan to enhance accessibility across its parks and facilities. As part of this process, we are seeking public input to help identify access priorities and improvements. We invite individuals with disabilities and their family members to share their experiences and preferences to ensure our… Read More

We are pleased to announce that this week Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced that AHPD has been awarded a $600,000 OSLAD Grant for a major revitalization project at Centennial Park. The initiative will enhance the park with the following upgrades: Updated fishing pier and overlook A new playground New… Read More

This Giving Tuesday, make a difference in our community! The Arlington Heights Park Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of our neighbors by supporting meaningful initiatives, and this year, we’re focusing on something truly special: a fully inclusive playground for people of all abilities at Recreation Park. Imagine a place where everyone—children, families and individuals—can… Read More

We are thrilled to share that Arlington Heights Park District's community partnerships were recognized at IAPD's Best of the Best Awards Gala. Jen Ortman of the Ortman Group with Berkshire Hathaway Stark and Ian Beamer with Guaranteed Rate received the Best Friend of Illinois Parks - Small Business Award for their years of exemplary sponsorship… Read More

The Arlington Heights Park District is seeking community support to obtain an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant for a major revitalization project at Centennial Park. The $1.8 million initiative will enhance the park with the following upgrades: Updated fishing pier and overlook A new playground New outdoor… Read More

The Arlington Heights Park District is implementing a pilot program to incorporate natural and organic maintenance practices in the management of park spaces. This pilot program will be implemented at Greenbrier Park, where pesticides will not be used. The success of this program may potentially lead to the expansion of this management plan to other… Read More

We are pleased to announce that Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced that AHPD has been awarded a second $600,000 OSLAD Grant for Phase II of the Recreation Park Project. Phase II includes improvements to the ballfield, basketball court and pathways as well as additions of various table games and… Read More

At the IPRA/IAPD Annual Conference, Carrie Fullerton, the Executive Director of AHPD, was honored with the prestigious Robert M. Artz Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to an individual who has truly devoted their career and made an impact on the parks and recreation field. Her career spans more than 30 years and is… Read More

We are pleased to share that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that the Arlington Heights Park District was selected as one of the 12 recipients for the Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) grant! Thank you to Governor Pritzker, our legislators and the IDNR for their efforts in securing this vital funding.… Read More

See our 2020/2021 yearly wrap-up featuring last year's facility updates, awards, and more. Download Report… Read More