News

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

Calling All AHPD Fans: Help Us Celebrate 100 Years! Do you have a special memory of the Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD)? As part of our centennial celebration next year, we're creating a brand new exhibit at the Historical Museum to showcase AHPD's rich history. We want YOU to be a part of it! We're… 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 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