Highland Parks & Recreation

10/14/2026

🎭 Showtime at the WCC! 🎭

We’re excited to welcome Hard Road Theatre Productions to the Weinheimer Community Center this weekend for their production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! 🐝✨

We love seeing our community spaces filled with local talent, creativity, and entertainment. Best of luck to the cast and crew, we can’t wait for the show! 👏

Break a leg, Hard Road Theatre! 🎬

Tickets for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are FOR SALE NOW! 🎟️🔗https://hrtp.booktix.com/

Our final show the season is being held at the Weinheimer Community Center 10/16-10/18. You don’t wanna miss this bizzzzzz 🐝🎙️

10/12/2026

Instruction and Recreational (1st-6th grade) Basketball Registration is CLOSING SOON!

It’s time to hit the court! Registration for our youth basketball programs is ending soon!

Fun, competition, teamwork, and plenty of opportunities to learn and improve!

Register today and get your spot on the court!

Visit www.highlandilsports.com to register and find program details.

10/12/2026

🍗 What are YOU thankful for?

THANKFUL FOR… 🦃❤️

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we want to know:

What are YOU most thankful for this year?

Family? Friends? Good health? Your favorite workout buddy? Thanksgiving food? 👀😂

Drop it in the comments below! ⬇️

And while you're thinking about what you're thankful for, don't forget to add the Gobble Hobble to your Thanksgiving morning plans!

🏃‍♀️ 2-Mile Fun Race
📅 November 26
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Korte Recreation Center

https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2712

Start Thanksgiving morning with us before the turkey, mashed potatoes and pie take over! 🥧🦃

10/12/2026

📢 Indoor Pickleball Schedule Update

There will be NO indoor pickleball on Wednesday, October 14th at the Weinheimer Community Center.

The gym will be used for the Senior Club meeting during the day and Hard Road Theatre is in tech week as they prepare for this weekend’s performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! 🎭

We hope you’re able to take advantage of the fall weather and enjoy some pickleball at the outdoor courts at Spindler Park instead! 🏓☀️

Thank you for your understanding!

10/06/2026

Kayak Rental Information:

As temperatures begin to drop, please be aware that operating hours may be adjusted based on weather and water temperatures.

STARTING OCTOBER 6TH TEMPORARY CLOSURER

The station will only operate from 10:00am-7:00pm

Outside those hours, the station will be closed until conditions are compliant:

Combined air + water temperature falls below 130°F, or

Water temperature drops below 60°F at any point

We’ll also provide an additional announcement when the station transitions to its full-season shutdown.

Thank you for your understanding as we make these seasonal adjustments to ensure safe operations!

10/05/2026

🎉 Registration is OPEN!

🦃 THE GOBBLE HOBBLE IS COMING! 🦃

Thanksgiving morning just got a whole lot more fun! 🍂🏃‍♀️

Join us for the Gobble Hobble 2-Mile Fun Race on Thursday, November 26 in Highland!

📍 Korte Recreation Center — 1 Nagel Dr., Highland, IL
⏰ Race starts at 7:00 AM
🎽 T-shirts are available for purchase!
🐶 Dog-friendly!
❤️ Run, walk, jog, or gobble your way to the finish line!

Whether you're looking to burn a few calories before Thanksgiving dinner or just want to start your holiday with family and friends, we've got you covered!

👉 Register today and make the Gobble Hobble part of your Thanksgiving tradition!

https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2712

Register • Volunteer • Donate

🦃 Let's get HOBBLING!

10/04/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday Bob! 🎉

For nearly four decades, Bob Holtgrave has made the Weinheimer Community Center part of his morning routine. Since 1989, Bob has been walking at the Weinheimer nearly every morning and we think that kind of dedication deserves a celebration! ❤️

On Friday morning, staff and friends gathered to surprise Mr. Holtgrave with a special breakfast celebration in honor of his birthday. 🥳☕🍳

Happy Birthday, Bob! We are so glad to have you as part of the Weinheimer family. You are living proof that staying active and getting your steps in can keep you young! 💪😊

Here’s to many more mornings, miles, and birthdays! 🎂🎈

10/01/2026

🏖️👔 Beach vs. Business Homecoming: Lifeguard Edition! 👔🏖️

Our staff had a little fun with Homecoming Week by bringing their lifeguard gear to school for the Beach vs. Business theme! 🌊🛟 After all, being a lifeguard is one of those jobs that can definitely fit both the beach AND the business side of the theme! 😎

We also love seeing the Highland Square serve as the perfect location for our school’s annual Homecoming Pep Rally! 🎉💙 It’s always exciting to see our community come together and the students fill the Square with school spirit!

A HUGE shoutout to the students who spent their morning helping clean up the Square after the pep rally! 👏 They made sure the trash was picked up and the Downtown Square was left looking great. We appreciate students who take pride in our community and help take care of the spaces we all enjoy! 💙

We hope to see some great photos before the Homecoming dance featuring our beautiful fountain, Silver Lake Park, or the Gardens at Glik Park! 📸✨ We’re lucky to have so many beautiful spots around Highland to help make those Homecoming memories even more special!