Light Up the Park Essay Contest ✨

Share your thoughts on why parks and recreation make a difference in our community.

The Morton Grove Park District invites students to participate in our Light Up the Park Essay Contest!
📝 This Year’s Theme:
“Why are Parks and Recreation A Place for Everyone”
🏆 What’s at Stake? One winner from each grade will receive a 2027 Family Pool Pass!

Contest Details:

Open to students in grades 4–8 who attend a school in Morton Grove or are homeschooled.
Essays may be handwritten or typed on one side of an 8½” x 11″ sheet of paper.
Each essay must include the phrase: “Why is Parks and Recreation important to Morton Grove”
Include the student’s name, address, grade, school, and a guardian’s name and contact number.

📅 Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

📧 Email entries to board@mgparks.com or drop them off at the Prairie View Community Center registration desk.

Winners will be notified by phone on December 1.

Let your creativity shine and share what makes Morton Grove a special place to live, play, and grow!