Affiliates

Affiliates

The Park Ridge Park District recognizes that certain organizations exist within the community to serve and enhance recreational opportunities for a specific purpose and group.

These organizations are separate and independent from the Park District and provide for their own leadership, organizational, and operational structure. Although the stated missions of the organizations may differ, the contractual relationship between the Affiliate and the Park District creates a mutually beneficial environment in which to provide quality recreation for all the individuals served by the parties, as well as the general public. The Park District recognizes that at times it is in the best interest of the community that the Park District work with outside organizations in coordinating, integrating, and consolidating the planning and provision of recreational facilities and programs when basic functions are compatible and a public benefit may be derived. Through working relationships with outside organizations and joint efforts, each party can contribute to greater public service without relinquishing their separate identities or any of their individual responsibilities.

Thank you to the following organizations that the Park Ridge Park District has established Affiliate relationships:

Park Ridge Baseball

Park Ridge Baseball/Softball (PRBS) has been providing youth of Park Ridge fun and exciting competition for over 60 years and is open to boys and girls of all abilities, ages 5-17. PRBS’s purpose is to teach boys and girls the correct way to play baseball/softball; provide role models; teach sportsmanship and other life lessons, which will benefit them in their lives. PRBS is administrated by an all-volunteer group of residents, who serve as Directors. Directors, managers, and coaches are not compensated for their service. The Park District provides the fields and maintenance for the program, and PRBS contributes a per player head tax for these services. For further information and details, please visit www.prbaseball.com.

Park Ridge Football & Cheer

Park Ridge Football & Cheer is a non-profit organization that offers 5-14 year old boys and girls an exciting opportunity to compete and perform in an organized House or Travel setting for both football and cheerleading, fostering teamwork and friendships as well as building self-respect and discipline. For program information, visit www.parkridgefootballandcheer.com.

Park Ridge Soccer

Park Ridge Soccer offers children a place to play soccer to improve their skills, for excitement, to be with friends, to make new friends, and to be part of a team. For more information, visit www.prsoccer.com.

Park Ridge Mixed Doubles Tennis Association

PRMDTA promotes the game of mixed doubles tennis in Park Ridge by providing a friendly and social atmosphere with scheduled matches between teams of similar ability. This permanent partner league includes teams of ALL ability levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Membership also includes various tennis mixers and an end of season platform tennis party. The season runs from April 1 to October 7 at Hinkley Park. For more information, visit www.prmdta.weebly.com.

Park Ridge Women’s Tennis Association

The Park Ridge Women’s Tennis Association (PRWTA) promotes tennis and provides opportunities for all levels of players through singles and doubles challenge ladders, open play, social events, and tournaments. The outdoor season runs from May 1 to September 30. Visit www.prwta.org for membership information.

Park Ridge Pickleball Club (PRPC)

PRPC is dedicated to promoting the sport of pickleball in Park Ridge. The club’s goals are to encourage pickleball play, teach its rules, and to grow participation in this active, easy-to-learn, and fun sport. Members play indoors at the Centennial Fitness Center year-round and outdoors at Woodland Park, weather permitting. For more information, please contact Bob Rhine at rsrhine77@gmail.com.

Northern Express Hockey Association

Northern Express Hockey Association is a not-for profit, family-oriented organization dedicated to the development of travel hockey in Park Ridge. The Express employs a paid, professional coaching staff that will develop your young hockey player. For more information, visit www.northernexpresshockey.org.

Park Ridge Speed Skating Club

The Park Ridge Speed Skating Club has been skating for fun, fitness, and competition for over 40 years. Our skaters range from 5 to 55 and ability levels range from novice to recreational to national level competitors. Our club staff consists of volunteers and compensated elite coaches. For more information, visit www.parkridgespeedskating.org or contact prspeedskating@gmail.com.

Park Ridge Garden Club

The Park Ridge Garden Club has been in existence since 1929 and is still “growing”. General meetings of the club are held at 7:00pm on the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at the Centennial Activity Center. Visit us online for more club information at www.parkridgegardenclub.org.