Upcoming Events

Voted 2017 'Best Event' in Illinois by the Illinois Park & Recreation Association The RTPD Trails Challenge Youth OCR is a 1.25 Mile (2K) Obstacle Course Race.  The course will take adventurous youth throughout the Woodland Trails Park.  Due to COVID-19 concerns, the 2020 obstacles will be modified and additional safety precautions will be implements to ensure the safety and wellness of every runner, family member, volunteer and staff. Read the 2020 Covid-19 Accommodations at the bottom of this page to… Read More

Mini-Golf like never before- it's brighter at night! This special event tournament will feature four-some and two-some divisions, played with glow-in-the-dark golf balls (provided). The flags and tees will light up and guide your way through the course. The event is limited to 18 teams, and pre-registration is required.  Gift baskets with glow gear will be provided to each team and prizes will be awarded to winners. Friday October 9, 2020 at 7pm $10 per golfer Read More

Join in for a chance to win cash and other prizes, as well as give back to our community! Closest to the Pin shot: $5 a Ball or 5 for $20 Longest Putt Contest: $5 per ball Beer & snacks available for purchase Proceeds go to River Trails Park & Recreation's Send a Kid To Camp Program. Send a Kid to Camp offers children ages 3-14 years old the opportunity to experience what camp is all about. Learn new activities,… Read More

Out-BOO your neighbors by entering the River Trals Park District Spook-a-thon, the 1st ever Halloween House Decorating Contest. This contest is open to all residents. All displays will be judged on Thursday October 22, between 4-8pm. Winners will receive a prize package that includes a yard sign to claim all bragging rights.  Register for free by Wednesday, October 21 at 5pm.  All displays will be judged by Park District staff members. Prizes awarded on Friday, October 23. Award categories: Best… Read More

Santa will be joining us to celebrate the season with a breakfast buffet! Saturdays, December 5 & 12 10-11:30 Fees:  Age: Under 1- Free Age: 1-15- $11.00 Age: 16 and up- $15.00 Social distancing will be practiced if we are not in Phase 5. Please drop off a small, wrapped gift to the Weiss Center by Dec 2 for Dec 5 seating and by Dec 9 for Dec 12 seating for Santa to give to your child. Label gift with… Read More

Santa will be joining us to celebrate the season with a breakfast buffet! Saturdays, December 5 & 12 10-11:30 Fees:  Age: Under 1- Free Age: 1-15- $11.00 Age: 16 and up- $15.00 Social distancing will be practiced if we are not in Phase 5. Please drop off a small, wrapped gift to the Weiss Center by Dec 2 for Dec 5 seating and by Dec 9 for Dec 12 seating for Santa to give to your child. Label gift with… Read More

Join us for a ride on the Polar Express! Meet at the Prospect Hts. Train Station. Well stop at the North Pole’s Train Station for more winter fun. Each child will receive a gift to remind them of the River Trails Excursion. Please don’t be late. An adult must accompany all youths. Additional parking fee of $2 in coins is needed at Prospect Hts. Train Station. All riders need to register.  An email will be sent out with more details.… Read More

This year Santa is making a special trip from the North Pole to make a personal delivery to your home! Imagine your child’s delight or a friend’s surprise when jolly old Saint Nick brings a stocking full of goodies to the door! We’ll try to accommodate your time request; however, no guarantees can be made. Deliveries are for River Trails Park District residents only. Age: 1 and up $16 first child/$10 for each additional child Sa 10 am – 1… Read More

Join us for a ride on the Polar Express! Meet at the Prospect Hts. Train Station. Well stop at the North Pole’s Train Station for more winter fun. Each child will receive a gift to remind them of the River Trails Excursion. Please don’t be late. An adult must accompany all youths. Additional parking fee of $2 in coins is needed at Prospect Hts. Train Station. All riders need to register.  An email will be sent out with more details.… Read More

Join us for a ride on the Polar Express! Meet at the Prospect Hts. Train Station. Well stop at the North Pole’s Train Station for more winter fun. Each child will receive a gift to remind them of the River Trails Excursion. Please don’t be late. An adult must accompany all youths. Additional parking fee of $2 in coins is needed at Prospect Hts. Train Station. All riders need to register.  An email will be sent out with more details.… Read More