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Parks & Recreation

Highland, Illinois has a reputation for having an array of parks, outdoor recreational areas, and cultural events.  With many parks, the ratio of citizens to park acres is a staggering 51:1.  Whether you are looking to play some ball, experience a piece of local history, or just relax in the outdoors, you will find that you are exactly where you need to be in any one of Highland’s parks.

Parks & Recreation Mission Statement:  The mission of the Highland Parks and Recreation Department is to provide and protect our parks, recreation, and cultural opportunities for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Parks & Recreation Vision Statement:  The vision of the Highland Parks and Recreations Department’s entire staff will continue to be committed to providing expansive, cutting-edge park and recreational opportunities and services that reflect our passion and care for our citizens, guests, and environment.

  • Highland Parks & Recreation Department
  • 1 Nagel Drive
  • P.O. Box 218
  • Highland, IL 62249
  • Phone:  (618)-651-1386
  • Fax:  (618)-651-1387          

Some great examples of Highland’s many parks are:

Spindler Park

  • *Accessible parking & walking trail
  • *3 Lighted tennis courts
  • *Accessible pavilion & picnic table
  • *Ball fields
  • *Playground
  • *Restrooms

Silver Lake Park

  • *Fishing
  • *5 Pavilions
  • *Restrooms
  • *Playground
  • *Sand volleyball court
  • *Archery range
  • *4.5 mile nature trail/trails
  • *Climbing wall
  • *Boat ramp and docks
  • *Waterfowl hunting
  • *18 hole disc golf course
  • *Highland Regional Arboretum

Skate Park

  • *13,000-square-feet
  • *Replicates some of the world’s favorite street skate spots Equipped with ledges, banks, stairs, rails, benches, barriers and a pole jam
  • *Free and open to all

Outdoor Pool at Lindendale Park

  • *Municipal swimming pool (6 – 25 meter lanes)
  • *Climbing wall
  • *1 Meter board
  • *Wading pool
  • *Concessions
  • *Host to the Highland Splash

Rinderer Park

  • *Rotary pavilion
  • *Jaycee’s dog park
  • *trails

Glik Park

  • *Hunsche Football Field – Highland Quarterback Club
  • *4 lighted ball fields
  • *3 soccer fields
  • *2 playgrounds
  • *Fishing
  • *Trails
  • *Outdoor basketball court
  • *Restrooms
  • *Pavilions
  • *Walking trails
  • *Hunsche harbor
  • *Gazebo

Korte Recreation Center

  • *Gymnasium (volleyball & basketball)
  • *Child care
  • *Restrooms
  • *Fitness room / personal training
  • *Indoor pool
  • *Indoor track
  • *Event party room

 Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library

  • Jennie Latzer Kaeser Children Library

 

Mark Latham, City Manager | 1115 Broadway | P.O. Box 218 | Highland, IL 62249
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