40 Parks in 40 Days - Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

40 Parks in 40 Days is a series highlighting the parks of the Palatine Park District. Additional photos of our 40 Parks in 40 Days series can be found at www.facebook.com/palatineparks.

The Dutch Schultz Recreation Area is located at 512 W. Northwest Hwy in Palatine. The area is part of the Palatine Hills Golf Course. The golf course is almost 194 acres of land acquired between 1965 and 1976. The Dutch Schultz Recreation Area includes access to the Palatine Trail, a playground, a 20’ X 32’ shelter, a sled hill, a pond for fishing, a basketball court, and 4 tennis courts with lights.

The Dutch Schultz Recreation Area is named after Robert “Dutch” Schultz who served as a commissioner of the Palatine Park District from 1984 to 2009. This area near the golf course was chosen to be named after Dutch due to his efforts at Palatine Hills including improvements in flood control, the irrigation system, the clubhouse and other components of the area. He made great strides leading the environmental efforts of the district during his tenure. 

Local Voices contributor Joan Scovic is the Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator for Palatine Park District.

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