While originally created as a social organization, the organization is now dedicated to a wide range of causes which include recreation, the park, education, safety, zoning, and recruitment of businesses to the Highland Park business district . The Highland Park Community Club has over 600 members who represent families, individuals and businesses within Highland Park. The organization is an all-volunteer effort. Board of director elections are held each September at the annual membership meeting. The meetings are open to the public and usually include a program of interest to the members as well as committee reports, organizational business and announcements of upcoming events.
Members receive a monthly newsletter full of pertinent and interesting information.