Hidden Creek AquaPark, Highland Park

In 1909, the Park District of Highland Park managed a 2.5-square mile parcel of land. Over time, it grew to encompass a variety of natural oases in the suburbs of Chicago, including 600 acres of shoreline, forests, and recreational facilities. Community members can walk down wooded paths or sail off a Lake Michigan boat launch ramp in the summer. Year round, an indoor ice arena and indoor tennis and racquetball courts give people a chance to workout in a social setting. A variety of regular classes also challenge bodies and minds with martial arts, dance, ceramics, and soccer.