Park Ridge

Non-Park District Residents - Annual User Fee

The Park District recognizes that some residences are within the boundaries of the City of Park Ridge and some residences are within the boundaries of School District 64 and not within the boundaries of the City of Park Ridge, but not wholly or partially within the Park District.  Some of these residents have expressed a desire to be able to use the facilities of this District with the same privileges as a resident of the District and would like to use all recreation and park facilities and programs of the District at rates applicable to residents of the District provided an annual user fee is paid in advance.

The “annual user fee” to be paid by any such homeowner shall be equal to the product resulting from multiplying the equalized assessed valuation of the property by the last known tax rate of the District.

And, although these participants will be included as residents in the Park District’s system, they will be required to wait until the non-resident registration start date and time to register for Park District programs.

Code of Conduct - Participants

Safety is our utmost concern and we want all our participants to remember that good manners and behavior is essential to ensuring everyone’s safety and making your experience with us a pleasant one. We ask that you report any conduct that is not acceptable to the supervisor on duty.

Code of Conduct - Park Facility Users

All park and facility patrons are welcome to participate in programs, leisure activities and recreational opportunities at the Park District. We trust our patrons to act in a civil manner and use safe practices while on Park District property. We will immediately address and take appropriate measures regarding unacceptable behavior, verbal disrespect or abuse in order to insure the safety of all patrons.

Smoking Ban

Smoking of any tobacco product is prohibited within all buildings, structures, facilities and vehicles owns or controlled by the Park Ridge Park District, as well as in or upon all grounds, parks and other properties owned or controlled by the Park District. For further information regarding our No Smoking policy, contact the Executive Director’s office.

Animals and Pets in the Parks

Animals or the release of any animal are prohibited in any building in the Park System. The District may bring or permit another person to bring such proscribed animals into a building in the Park System or into land of the Park System in conjunction with a zoo, museum, nature center, or similar facility controlled, maintained, permitted or licensed by the District. Animals and pets such as domesticated dogs are allowed on outdoor property only if they are properly leashed and owners must remove any excrement from District property left by the animal. The Park Ridge Park District allows unleashed dogs at Paws Park.

Thor Guard

Your safety is our top priority. Our parks, athletic fields, pools, golf and baseball facilities, outdoor parks and property are protected by Thor Guard from April to November. The Thor Guard Lightning Prediction System consists of sensors within the City of Park Ridge that measure electrostatic charges at ground level and in the atmosphere. When conditions indicate that a lightning occurrence is probable, alarm horns provide an 8-12 minute warning to clear areas and seek shelter.

Warning Horn will sound a 15 second blast when a potentially dangerous weather situation is approaching. Clear the area immediately and seek proper shelter. Wait for the All Clear (three short blasts) to resume activities.

The alarm horns are at Maine East High School, North Park, Northwest Park (Franklin School), Oakton Pool, Woodland Park, Ni-Ridge Park, Jefferson/Emerson School site, Hodges Park, Northeast Park (Field School), Maine Park, Carpenter School, Hinkley Park, Centennial Park (Lincoln/Washington Schools), Maine South High School, South Park (Roosevelt School), Jaycee Park, Brickton Park and Southwest Park.

Swimming Lessons: Parents and Chaperones

Parents or chaperones who have a child participating in swim lessons will be allowed to wait in a restricted area on the pool deck during swim lessons, without charge. Street clothes will be allowed in this area while waiting for your child.

Environmental Policy

Click here for details on our Green Commitment.