River Trails Park District

09/15/2026

Ready to conquer the trail? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Take on the 12th Annual OCR—a 1.25-mile obstacle course featuring 10–14 challenges throughout Woodland Trails Park! Every participant receives a T-shirt, medal, goodie bag and, of course, bragging rights. 🏅

Registration:
• Sept. 2–Oct. 1: $25
• Day before and race day: $30

Register by Sept. 15 to guarantee your preferred T-shirt size, medal and goodie bag. No refunds after Sept. 14.

⏰ Race Schedule:
• 9:30 a.m. — Ages 12–14, Co-Ed
• 10:00 a.m. — Ages 9–11, Boys
• 10:30 a.m. — Ages 9–11, Girls
• 11:00 a.m. — Ages 7–8, Co-Ed
• 11:30 a.m. — Ages 6+, Family Run #1
• 11:50 a.m. — Ages 6+, Family Run #2

Online registration closes at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. In-person registration is available from 5:00–8:00 p.m. that evening and beginning at 8:30 a.m. on race day. Registration closes 45 minutes before each race.

Register today at www.rtpd.org!

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 847-255-1200

09/12/2026

What an AMAZING time at our Parkour Open House! 💥🙌
From jumping and climbing to conquering obstacles and learning new skills, everyone brought the energy! 🧗🏃‍♀️🔥

Thank you to everyone who came out, challenged themselves, and made the night so much fun. We loved seeing new faces and connecting with our awesome parkour community! 🖤

Still want to join the fun? There’s still time to register for our fall classes! 🍂✨ Come be part of The Zone family! www.rtpd.org

09/09/2026

It’s officially back-to-school season, Trail Blazers! 🎒📚✨ We’re so excited to welcome our Seniors, Juniors, and Combos back for another year! Wishing you all a school year filled with new adventures, big accomplishments, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! ✏️

09/09/2026

THIS FRIDAY!
Ready to jump, climb, swing, and take on some awesome obstacles? Come check out a FREE Parkour Open House at The Zone and see what makes parkour such an exciting way to move!

Whether you’re brand new to parkour, dreaming of becoming a ninja, or an experienced athlete looking for a new challenge, everyone is welcome!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🧗 Explore The Zone and the gym
💥 Take on exciting obstacle challenges
🏃🏻‍♀️Learn beginner-friendly parkour techniques and movement skills
👋 Meet our coaches and connect with the parkour community
🎁 Enjoy giveaways, prizes, and more!
Our instructors will help you learn the basics and put your skills to the test in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
Bring your friends, bring your energy, and get ready for an evening full of movement, adventure, and fun!

🎟️ FREE to attend!
A signed parkour waiver is required to participate in the gym.

👉 Sign the waiver here: https://www.rtpd.org/event/parkour-takeover-free-event/

📍 The Zone
550 E. Business Center Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

See you THIS FRIDAY! 🎉

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! 🐢