News & Upcoming Events

March 31, 2020 As we social distance ourselves and follow the Governor’s Stay At Home Order, we hope you are finding ways to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. With the weather improving, we encourage you to take a walk, ride your bike, make time to get fresh air – while maintaining a safe, social distance… [...] 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

Parks & Playground Safety Following the recommendations from the CDC, we are asking all patrons visiting our parks to keep group gatherings to under 10 people in order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It is not common practice to disinfect playground equipment and we are asking the public to do their part… [...] Read More

March 2, 2020 As we learn more information about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we want to inform you that the River Trails Park District is closely monitoring health advisories issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Illinois was first in the U.S. to provide in-state testing for the virus, which allows the… [...] Read More

We are excited to announce that Rob Roy Golf Course is being managed by the Wheeling Park District starting December 1, 2019. During this transition Rob Roy Golf Course will be closed and unavailable for the season starting December 1 thru December 15, 2019. The Clubhouse and Banquet room will be open to the public… [...] Read More

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 within the Park District.… [...] Read More

School’s Out – Indian Grove ONLY (due no water at IG) River Trails Park District will run a ‘School’s Out’ program offered at the Weiss Community Center from  7:30 am – 6 pm. Just show up and pay $40 to park district staff. Lunch will be provided, if needed. Please bring a water bottle. We’ll… [...] Read More

On Sale Starting April 2 Anyone wishing to purchase pool passes, may purchase them Online or at Weiss Community Center. Before purchasing a pass, please make sure you have set-up your new online registration account. After purchasing your pool pass, each pool pass holder must take a photo at the Weiss Community Center to receive… [...] Read More

If School District #26 cancels due to snow, cold, or severe weather or any other reason, River Trails Park District will run a ‘School’s Out’ program offered at the Weiss Community Center from  7 am – 6 pm. Just show up and pay $40 that morning to park district staff. Fee includes a cheese pizza… [...] Read More

Woodland Trails Sled Hill North of Euclid Avenue on Wolf Road Bring out the sleds and toboggans and get ready for a day filled with high speed adrenaline and enjoyable experience for all ages. The Woodland Trails Sled Hill is located on the east side of park. The Sled Hill is unsupervised and skis and… [...] Read More