Drive through Highland on any given day during the spring, summer or fall and you will hear sounds that truly reflect the quality of life that people in the community have learned to enjoy and respect. That sound might be the laughing and playing of children, the shouts of joy and encouragement of their parents or a combination of the two.
That sound might be the laughing and playing of children, the shouts of joy and encouragement of their parents or a combination of the two.
That sound might be the laughing and playing of children, the shouts of joy and encouragement of their parents or a combination of the two.
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Highland's Parks and Recreation Department is one of the most highly regarded in the metro-east and in Southern Illinois. With thousands of citizens participating in the dozens of community-sponsored programs annually, the department's "Take Time for Fun" motto is adopted by the majority of residents.
The citizens of Highland and the surrounding area enjoy the youth-oriented recreation sports programs and lessons in baseball, softball, basketball, indoor/outdoor soccer, gymnastics, track and field, tennis, archery, roller skating, umpiring clinics and summer playground. Adults participate in recreational basketball, aerobics, volleyball, swimming, fishing, jogging, scuba classes, self-defense classes, adventure races and more. |
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If you cannot find what you are looking for in Highland's 200 acres of parks and recreational facilities, the 600-acre Silver Lake Park or 25-acre reservoir, you may discover the value of the Korte Recreational Center. This 41,000 square-foot facility offers an indoor water park that features lap pools, a 120-foot spiral water slide, a Jacuzzi, vortex and lazy river. In addition, the center features a gymnasium, suspended indoor walking and jogging track, a fitness center, a childcare facility, meeting rooms and conference room.
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The department also offers a wide variety of programs at the Weinheimer Community Center which has served the community for the past 50 years. The new Senior Drop-In Center provides a convenient recreational area for Highland's senior population. This facility offers Rules of the Road classes, houses the Secretary of State Mobile Driver's Unit bi-monthly visits, hosts the monthly senior citizen group meetings, and offers exercise classes for the community on a regular basis. The facility also offers room rentals for up to 60 people for your meeting or special event.
The outstanding combination of recreational opportunities for children, young adults and senior citizens in Highland is an appealing aspect for newcomers and lifelong residents, The friendships formed by children on the playing field or by their parents in the grandstands gives Highland that small-town feel that cannot be found in most communities.
