Parks Foundation of Highland Park
To maintain our vibrant park system, the Park District of Highland Park has joined the
ranks of 2,000 park districts nationwide that are benefitting from grant and donation
opportunities that only a Foundation can provide. The Parks Foundation of Highland Park
is an independent, community-led, 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization created to support the
mission of the Park District of Highland Park “To enrich community life through healthy
leisure pursuits and an appreciation for the natural world”
Meeting the growing and changing needs of the community and keeping taxes and
program fees in check requires a delicate balance. The Parks Foundation bridges the gap
between public resources and the need to maintain a vibrant park system by:
• Raising funds through private and corporate contributions, grants, and in-kind donations
to enhance the Park District of Highland Park’s delivery of quality recreation programs,
services, facilities
• Providing scholarship funds for participants experiencing economic difficulty through the
SMILE Grant-in-Aid program
• Identifying, cultivating and inspiring advocates and supporters to promote generous giving of
time, talents, and treasure to ensure the availability of a quality park system
DID YOU KNOW?
• Only 6% of resident property
tax is paid to the Park District
• Property taxes support
approx. 50% of the park district
operating costs to maintain
nine facilities, over 700 acres of
land, and 3,000 programs
• The remaining 50% is derived
from user fees, memberships,
grants, and donations
Get Involved
Become a member… the Parks Foundation is currently
seeking Board members. The Foundation Board supports the
mission and work of the Foundation and provides mission-
based leadership and strategic governance to the Foundation.
Serving as a Board member is an extraordinary opportunity
for an individual who has a passion for the Park District and
the services it provides. Board members will have a desire to
dedicate time, talent, and treasure to support the District’s
delivery of quality parks, facilities, and recreation programs for
community members of all ages.
Make a donation… as a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization the
Parks Foundation may accept contributions, gifts, items or
bequests from foundations, organizations, and individuals. You
can make a donation online at pdhp.org or mail your donation
to:
Parks Foundation of Highland Park
636 Ridge Rd
Highland Park, IL 60004
For more information on the Parks Foundation
of Highland Park please contact Liza McElroy at
847.579.3108 or email [email protected].
Keeping Great “Parks” in Highland Park