News & Upcoming Events

The River Trails Park District is thrilled to announce its selection as a recipient of a $379,017 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois. This generous funding will support the redevelopment of Tamarack Trails Park, bringing exciting enhancements to one of the district’s neighborhood parks. The OSLAD Program, a… [...] Read More

The Weiss Community Center and Fitness Center will be under renovation and the entire facility will be CLOSED: The Weiss Community Center will be closing Saturday, August 24th at 2pm. The Trails Fitness Center will be closing Sunday, August 25th at Noon. The Zone (550 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect) will be open for in-person… [...] Read More

Asphalt patching will close off certain parts of the Parking Lot at Weiss Community Center on Wednesday, April 26. Please view the map for parking options on Wednesday, April 26. We appreciate your patience during this time. [...] Read More

I hope this finds you well. With your support and participation, we have had a very good 2022! Along with growing our programs and events for the community, we have seen growth in participation in our summer camps, programs, and events. The park district Board and the RTPD staff look forward to a great 2023!… [...] Read More

River Trails Park District was awarded an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $400,000 for the redevelopment of Willow Trails Park. Gov. JB Pritzker announced $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects to help communities acquire open space and… [...] Read More

Prospect Heights, Illinois – The River Trails Park District Board of Commissioners is seeking individuals interested in filling a vacancy on the Board and serving as a Commissioner of the River Trails Park District.  Park Board Commissioners must be residents of the River Trails Park District for no less than one year, a registered voter… [...] Read More

We encourage you to read this excellent article by Teresa L. Penbrooke (PhD, CPRE),  for the National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA) Website: https://www.nrpa.org/blog/access-to-parks-and-the-outdoors-is-crucial-for-mental-health-in-our-communities/ [...] Read More

Winter will be here before we know it. As a matter of fact, by the time you are reading this, snow could possibly be on the ground and Woodland Trails Sled Hill will be open for business. Recreation opportunities at River Trails Park District change with each season. “Unplug Illinois” is an initiative created by… [...] Read More

Explore! As you begin the transition back into the school year, don’t let go of the opportunities to continue to visit the River Trails park system. There will be plenty of outdoor and indoor programs in which to participate and ample opportunity to watch the leaves turn majestic colors this fall. Don’t forget to register… [...] Read More

We have some EXCITING NEWS! Starting with Fall Registration we will have a new registration system. It’s simple, convenient and almost everything we offer will be available online! Today we are asking you to start setting up your new family account information. How to Create a Family Account 1. Go to https://register.capturepoint.com/RiverTrailsParkDistrict 2. From the… [...] Read More