News & Upcoming Events

   As we enter Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, there is more exciting news to share about your Park District! Summer with the River Trails Park District is looking bright as we transition to Phase 4 of Restore Illinois Plan. We continue to be committed to providing various opportunities for our community. During… [...] Read More

  We are happy that Illinois is moving into Phase 3 - Recovery of the Restore Illinois Plan. This will allow the Park District to begin offering park and recreation programs with some capacity and operation restrictions. We are now able to extend modified in-person programs, camps, and fitness programs. The Park District will continue to operate… [...] Read More

Important Summer Updates 2020 State of the Park District  May 21, 2020  We hope that you and your family are doing well and staying safe during this difficult time. With summer upon us, normally, our summer programs would be in full swing, and the parks and playgrounds filled with kids ending the school year and… [...] Read More

At this time, we have decided to open all outdoor tennis courts, beginning on Friday, May 22. We have decided to open our courts  due to the ability to play tennis as a physical distance sport. Courts are open for singles only (1 v 1 play) Please continue to adhere to social distancing and health… [...] Read More

RTPD Community…we miss you and look forward to seeing you soon. In light of the ever changing updates regarding the restrictions around the stay-at-home order, River Trails Park District is temporarily deferring payment for anyone registering for most of our summer 2020 programs. Here’s how it works! Open registration begins on Tuesday, May 12th starting… [...] Read More

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