News & Upcoming Events

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

February 25, 2022, On Monday, February 28, with the anticipation of the Governor lifting the state’s mask and vaccination mandate, the River Trails Park District is preparing to align their procedures with the Governor’s announcement, while being cognizant that additional information and/or restrictions may also be issued. Masks will no longer be required in all… [...] Read More

Dear Friend Over the past week, the Cook County Department of Public Health updated Mitigation Order 2021-11. This update now requires guests 19 years of age and older participating in health and fitness classes, adult sports, and events where food is being served, to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. All youth programs will… [...] Read More

Dear Friends, The United States, Illinois and Cook County are in the early stages of a large surge of COVID cases due to the Omicron variant. On December 23, Cook County Department of Public Health issued Mitigation Order 2021-11 to protect the health of the public in suburban Cook County. This order impacts participation at… [...] Read More

Dear Friends, The United States, Illinois and Cook County are in the early stages of a large surge of COVID cases due to the Omicron variant. On December 23, Cook County Department of Public Health issued Mitigation Order 2021-11 to protect the health of the public in suburban Cook County. This order impacts participation at… [...] Read More

Current Mask Policy Set By the State of Illinois As a participant of the Park District, we want to update you how the recent CDC's mask guidance update and Governor Pritzker’s executive order will affect operations. Governor Pritzker recently announced, in conjunction with CDC’s mask guidance, that fully vaccinated people may resume indoor activities without… [...] Read More

On Thursday, May 13th, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, “except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.” The park district’s COVID-19 protocol is aligned with those of the IDPH (Illinois Department… [...] 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