River Trails Park District

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Parkour programs start next week at The Zone and registration is open!

Climb, jump, tumble and build confidence through exciting classes for a variety of ages and skill levels, including Toddler-Kour, Tumble-Kour, K-Kour, Junior Parkour and Parkour. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️🏃‍♀️

Don’t miss your chance to get moving! Learn more and register today:
View classes: https://www.rtpd.org/programs/youth-programs/
Register online: https://tinyurl.com/4u2czyjv

09/01/2026

Join us for Total Body Reset, a 60-minute class designed to help you release tension, improve mobility, ease pain, and feel your best. 🙌

Using therapy balls, foam rollers, and guided Self-Myofascial Release (SMFR) techniques, each week focuses on different areas of the body. We’ll finish with gentle strength and stretching to help you move and recover better.

💪 Great for:
• Recovery & injury prevention
• Improving performance
• Easing chronic pain
• Increasing mobility
• Simply feeling your best!

📅 Tuesdays | Sept. 8–Oct. 20
⏰ 4:45–5:45 PM
📍 Total Body Reset – Session 1. Register here: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&season_id=18590&program_id=2860079&family_mbr_str=

08/28/2026

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS ALMOST OVER!
Ready to run, climb, crawl and conquer the trail?

Obstacle Course Race
Saturday, October 3 | 9:30 AM
Woodland Trails Park

Early Bird Rate: $20 through September 1
After that, registration goes up!

Grab your spot, bring your crew, and get ready for the best race around the suburbs.

REGISTER NOW & CONQUER THE TRAIL! https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&season_id=18590&program_id=820040&family_mbr_str=

08/24/2026

The bittersweet end of summer! ☀️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our final Splash Bash of the season. We had a blast celebrating in the park and at the pool!
A special thank you to our amazing sponsors for making the event extra special: Edward Jones–Laura Lee Beran, Edge Volleyball Club, First Financial Bank, and Raising Cane’s!

08/18/2026

🐢💦 The annual Trusty the Turtle Race is THIS Sunday! 🐢💦
These cuties are ready to make their run at Woodland Trails Pool, and we hope you’ll come cheer them on!

🎟️ Buy your tickets today, win cash prizes or gift cards and support the River Trails Park & Recreation Foundation, an organization dedicated to giving back to our community. https://www.rtpd.org/river-trails-park-recreation-foundation/trusty-the-turtle-race/

Join us for the last event of the summer at Last Splash Sunday, August 23 from 11 AM–3 PM at Woodland Trails Park & Pool! https://www.rtpd.org/event/last-splash-bash-free-event/

🌞 Come make a splash, support our community, and root for your favorite turtle! 🐢

08/18/2026

We want to inform you that on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the Mount Prospect Police Department and neighboring law enforcement agencies will conduct bloodhound training throughout Woodland Trails Park. Please do not be alarmed if you see an increased police presence, this is a scheduled training exercise.

This search-and-rescue training helps bloodhound teams maintain the skills and readiness needed to track and locate missing people. Teams and vehicles will be clearly identified with police markings, and “Police Training” signs will be posted in active training areas.

08/14/2026

River Trails Park District is happy to share the Prospect Heights Park District’s Bike Path Survey, as many of our paths connect on the north side of our district. Take a few minutes to participate...

Help Shape the Future of the Prospect Heights Bike Path!

The Prospect Heights Park District is pursuing funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) to improve the safety, accessibility, connectivity, and overall experience of the Prospect Heights Bike Path.
We want to hear from you! Whether you walk, bike, run, commute, or simply enjoy the trail, your feedback will help us identify community priorities and strengthen our ITEP grant application.

Take the Bike Path Survey:
https://forms.gle/eeGWMPyHqmJyP49GA

Survey Deadline: September 4

Your input matters and will help guide future improvements to this important community and regional trail. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your friends and neighbors!
Thank you for helping us plan for the future of the Prospect Heights Bike Path!

08/12/2026

🐢 Turtle Race Giveaway Alert!
We’ve hidden a goodie bag somewhere in this park! 👀 Be the first to find it, and it’s yours to keep!
And don’t forget, the LAST Splash Bash of the summer is August 23! 💦☀️ Join us for an evening of summer fun and cheer on your favorite turtle in the Trusty the Turtle Race! 🐢🏁
🎟️ Get your Turtle Race ticket here:
https://www.rtpd.org/river-trails-park-recreation-foundation/trusty-the-turtle-race/
Happy hunting! 🔎🐢

08/11/2026

🍂 Fall Resident Registration opens TODAY! RTPD residents, it’s time to start planning your fall! 📘 Explore the Fall Brochure, find your favorites, and get registered.

🍂Resident Registration: TODAY, August 11
🍁Open Registration: August 25

👉 https://www.rtpd.org/seasonal-brochure/