Brochures Winter 2017-2018 | Page 90

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. 90 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.