FAQ

Whom do I call and where do I go to register for programs/services?

All Park Center, Grove, Wagner Farm and Tyner Interpretive Center programs and selected Tennis, Golf and Ice Center programs may be registered online or at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Other programs are registered at the facility that offers the program.

Can I register by phone?

The Glenview Park District does not accept phone-in registration. Registration may be done by mail or in person at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Suite P, Glenview, Il 60026, by Fax (847-657-6231) or online.

Are there registration forms online?

Yes. Registration forms are available to download and print. Click here.

Can I register online?

Yes, real-time online registration is available for most programs at Park Center, The Grove, Wagner Farm, and Tyner Interpretive Center. You must know your Household ID Number and Password (your last name) to use online registration. If you have registered previously  for a park district program but do not know your Household ID Number, you may call (847) 724-5670 to obtain this information. If you have never registered for a Glenview Park District program before, you must submit a paper registration the first time you register in order to obtain a Household ID Number. Those without a Household Number and Password may browse our programs as a guest. To enter our online registration system, click here.

Can I check class availability on the website?

Yes. Enter our online registration system by clicking here. Use the Search function to find the class you want. Click on the “i” icon under Notes to view class enrollment information. 

I didn’t receive my confirmation. Can you tell me which classes I am in?

If you did not receive or have misplaced your confirmation,  you can call Park Center at (847) 724-5670 to ask about classes at Park Center, Wagner Farm, Tyner Interpretive Center and The Grove. You may also log in to our online registration system using your household number and last name, click on My Account and then click on Reprint A Receipt. Select the receipt dated closest to the most recent registration deadline to view or print a receipt that shows your registration status.

Do I have to pay even though my child will be placed on the waiting list?

Yes. By paying the class fee to be placed on the waiting list, you will offered a spot in the class as soon as a spot is available and be able to start attending class immediately. You will receive a refund if you have not been admitted to the class after the second class meeting. We do not currently offer a second choice option with our online registration system. If you wish to request a second choice, you must use a paper registration form. You can download a copy of the registration form (click here) and either mail or fax in your completed form.

If I need to cancel out of a program or class what do I need to do?

Call (847) 724-5670 or visit Park Center to apply for a refund. You must for a refund up within 24 hours after the first class meeting. (See Refund Policy). A 10% cancellation charge per program will be assessed, with a minimum fee of $5 and a maximum fee of $15 per program. Please allow two weeks to receive your refund. Refunds will be issued net of any outstanding balances you owe to the park district and will be made by check or credit card based upon the method of payment used to register.

How do I know if I am a Glenview Park District resident?

Check your real estate tax bill to confirm you are a Glenview Park District resident. If you have questions regarding residency, call (847) 724-5670.

Do you accept debit cards?

Yes. If the debit card has a Master Card, Visa or Discover Card logo.

How will I know if a softball/baseball game has been cancelled due to weather?

You can call the outdoor sports hotline number, (847) 724-3337,  for up to the minute information on game cancellations. Game cancellations will also be noted at the top of the home page of the Glenview Park District website, glenviewparks.org.

Are there directions to the Parks for all locations?

Yes. All parks are listed with names and addresses and a map quest link for directions to the parks. See our Interactive Map.

How do I report vandalism, graffiti, or other problems in the park?

To report any problems in a park, during normal business hours please call (847) 657-3215, after hours, please call the non-emergency number of the police department at (847) 729-5000.

Who do I contact to rent a facility?

Fieldhouse Call Park Center at (847) 724-5670
Lakeview Banquet Rooms Call (847) 965-4094
Redfield Estate Call (847) 298-0095
Schram Memorial Chapel Call (224) 521-2562
The Cafe Call (847) 657-3200
Tyner Interpretive Center at Air Station Prairie Call (224) 521-2105
Wagner Farm Heritage Center Call (847) 657-1506
Room & Gym Rentals at Park Center Call (224) 521-2562

Can I walk my dog in the park?

Glenview Park District Ordinance No. 99-28 allows leashed dogs to be walked on paved pathways and parking lots at Cunliff, Diederich, Sleepy Hollow, Ladendorf, Rugen, Countryside Lane, Flick, Indian Trail, Gallery and Hawthorne Glen Parks and on the perimeter sidewalks (only) at Roosevelt Park, Swenson Park, West Fork Park and Community Park West. Dog walking is still prohibited on sports fields, playground areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, tot lots and all other park areas. Warning: The Glenview Police are authorized to enforce these regulations and a violation could result in a ticket. The Glenview Park District has a six-acre fenced dog park which opened in June 2009 and is open to members only. Click here for more information.

The Forest Preserve of Cook County also provides a play area for unleashed dogs. Click here to visit their website for more information.