Park Permits & Winter Outdoor Activities
Park Permits & Rentals
Groups of 12 or more wishing to use a park must obtain a park
permit prior to their visit.
Permits are available April - October (residents may begin
applying at the beginning of March) and are valid from dawn to
dusk.
The District Park Ranger and City police patrol and check for
valid permit holders. For a list of parks and amenities see page 4.
Permit Fees (dawn – dusk):
12-59 individuals | $40/65
60-99 individuals | $50/85
100+ individuals | $70/120
Additional $50 damage deposit is required. Corporate and
not-for-profit fees vary. Parking restrictions/limits, park district
programs/ events, and type of use are taken into consideration
for permit approvals.
Outdoor Ice
Skating
Sunset Woods Park
1801 Sunset Road
Hours: 9am-9pm daily
(rink is lit by existing
park lights)
Skating is free and the
rink is sectioned off to
allow for separate hockey and recreational skating. Groups
should be considerate of one another.
NEW! For the safety of our patrons, helmets are required in
the hockey rink.
There is no supervision or skate rental at the outdoor rink.
Anyone using the ice rink should be aware that the risk of
injury is present. The Park District encourages everyone to
participate in this activity in a safe manner and suggests that
children be supervised by a responsible adult.
Seasonal Opening of the Outdoor Rink
When weather conditions allow (an average temperature of
20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder for 5 consecutive days, 5-6
inches of ground frost), park district staff will begin flooding
the ice rink at Sunset Woods Park. It takes four 24-hour days to
spray and freeze the water to create a base and finish ice.
Throughout the season, the rink may be closed for snow
removal or unsafe ice conditions. Sign up for the Rainout Line
and get up-to-date information on the outdoor rink status.
Outdoor Sled Hill
Go to pdhp.org for park rental options.
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Park District of Highland Park • 847.831.3810 • pdhp.org
Danny Cunniff Park
2700 Trail Way Street
(located toward the back
of the park, just south of
Centennial Ice Arena)
Hours: No set hours
The sled hill is free and
open to the public. Please
be aware that there is no
supervision or warming facility at the sled hill. The Park District
of Highland Park encourages everyone to participate in this
activity in a safe manner and to follow these safety guidelines:
• Children should be supervised by a responsible adult.
• The user assumes full responsibility for determining if the
Sled Hill is safe to use.
• Use the Sled Hill at your own risk.
• Walk to the top of the Sled Hill along the fenced sides of the
hill to avoid collisions.
• Use caution when sledding and be considerate of others.
• Sled down the hill only when it is clear of other sledders.
Throughout the season, the sled hill may be closed from
time to time. Sign up for the Rainout Line and get up-to-date
information on the sled hill and outdoor ice rink status.