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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 Historical Museum is proud to announce the opening of its latest temporary exhibit, "Lights, Pipes and a Coffee Pot: A History of Village Services". This exhibition delves into the intricate tapestry of services that have shaped the very essence of our beloved "City of Good Neighbors". Arlington Heights has long been celebrated… 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

Outdoor Tennis/Pickleball Seasonal Information Due to the mild temperatures, outdoor courts will start opening earlier this year. We are pleased to share that Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts will start opening on Monday, February 26. The courts at Volz Park and the Community Centers will open on February 26, then the Parks Department will gradually… 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

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) presented the Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2023. This marks the 22nd consecutive year Arlington Heights Park District has received the award. “It is an honor to receive this award for the 22nd… Read More