Park District of Highland Park
About
Park District of Highland Park - North Shore Parks Rec
The Park District of Highland Park was founded in 1909 and operates over 650 acres across 44 park areas. The district runs approximately 3,000 recreation and seasonal programs annually, including a youth lacrosse program for ages 6-17.
Programs for Kids
Public Parks Rec lacrosse for ages 6 through 17. Programs include:
- Youth lacrosse league play ages 6-17
- Fall, spring, and summer seasons
- August Newcomers Clinic for first-time players
- Bantam and Youth Summer Camps
- Recreation center based seasonal programming
What's Included
- Coaching staff hired through the Park District
- Field practice at district parks
- Public Parks Rec pricing
- Pathway into Highland Park Boys Lacrosse high school program
Experience
Highland Park families use PDHP as the default lacrosse entry, with the Newcomers Clinic giving first-timers a low-pressure intro before kids move into seasonal league play. The Highland Park district's North Shore location feeds into Highland Park High's well-regarded boys lacrosse program.