A 2025 Lakefront Parking Decal is required for all vehicles starting Saturday, March 1, at all lakefront parking lots. Lakefront parking decals are valid through December 31, 2025. Residents and non-residents are required to purchase a decal annually.
Parking is allowed during posted times. Gates will close promptly at the time indicated. The Park District is not responsible for vehicles in lots after posted gate closure time. Vehicles will be available for retrieval the following day. The Park District of Highland Park enforced parking fine is $75 per occurrence for not having proper Park District of Highland Park season decals or daily parking passes. No exceptions.
| Purchase Location | Begin Purchase Date |
|---|---|
| Recreation Center of Highland Park (1207 Park Ave West) | March 1, 2025 |
| Hidden Creek AquaPark (1220 Fredrickson Pl) Rosewood Beach (883 Sheridan Road) | May 24, 2025 |
*Online Lakefront Parking Decal: March 1-May 18
*Due to construction, the Park Avenue North parking lot is open with limited access. Access to boats in the fenced lot is open. Please note that dates may change due to construction and weather delays. Learn more about this project.
Non-resident Lakefront Parking Decal is not valid on holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day)
To protect the interests of Highland Park residents, one of the following proof of residency is required to purchase a Resident Lakefront Parking Decal:
If you are purchasing more than one parking decal per adult residing in the household, in addition to proof of residency, you must also provide proof of vehicle ownership (vehicle registration or lease documents, names/addresses must match above proof of residency documentation) for each vehicles you are requesting a decal.
*The same proof of residency applies to Park District tax paying residents not living within the city of Highland Park including residents of Fort Sheridan (60037); portions of the Town of Fort Sheridan that lie within Park District boundaries (60035); and Park District of Highland Park taxpayers who reside on the following Kings Cove (Deerfield) streets: Carriage Way, Bent Creek Ridge, Fox Hunt Trail, Millstone Road, Shag Bark Lane, Smoke Tree Road and Tanglewood Court.
Yes, same proof of residency requirements and fees apply.
No, only one Lakefront Parking Decal is assigned to a specific vehicle. This decal may not be transferred or re-used on multiple vehicles.
The Caregiver and the Primary Household Member will need to purchase the Lakefront Parking Decal together at the Recreation Center of Highland Park. The caregiver will need to provide their driver’s license and vehicle information to receive a Resident Lakefront Parking Decal.
You can only dispute your ticket if you have a proper Lakefront Parking Decal. Otherwise, will you be liable for your ticket. Please contact violations@pdhp.org for more information.
If you have a handicapped license plate or permanent placard hanging from your mirror, you do not need to purchase a Lakefront Parking Decal. If you were given a temporary handicap placard, then you will need to purchase a Lakefront Parking Decal.
You will have to purchase a brand-new one.
No, Rosewood Beach Access Passes can be issued at Rosewood Beach, Hidden Creek Aqua Park, and the Recreation Center of Highland Park.
Residents: Lower Rosewood, Upper Rosewood, Park Avenue (North Lot), Millard Park, Moraine Park & Dog Beach. Valid dawn to dusk every day.
Non-Residents: Upper Rosewood, Park Avenue (North Lot), Millard Park, Moraine Park & Dog Beach. Valid dawn to dusk every day.
The Lakefront Parking Decal needs to be affixed to the lower passenger side windshield of the vehicle, no exceptions.
