Park District of Forest Park

08/31/2026

We've got a brand new Women's Self Defense Class coming to the Roos Recreation Center the Monday after Labor Day, September 14!
Learn practical self-defense skills designed for real-life situations while building confidence in your ability to stay safe.
No experience is necessary to attend this class, and all fitness levels are welcome!
This new program is open to ages 7-and-up.
Learn more, or register at https://bit.ly/SelfDefense26

08/31/2026

Adult Jiu Jitsu begins tomorrow at the Roos Recreation Center!
Youth Jiu Jitsu begins this Friday!
For more, or to register, visit https://bit.ly/MartialArts2026

New sessions of our Martial Arts classes begin next week at the Roos Recreation Center!
We've got Adult Jiu Jitsu beginning next Tuesday, and Youth Jiu Jitsu beginning next Friday. These programs are a great way to build a strong foundation in balance, coordination, and self-defense while also focusing on confidence and discipline through the teachings of one of the most popular martial arts today.
For more, or to register, visit https://bit.ly/MartialArts2026

08/28/2026

Hey teens, After Hours at the Roos is back next Friday!
One Friday a month, we're taking over the Roos Recreation Center and making our own fun. We've got sports, games, crafts, and much more.
After Hours is totally free thanks to our friends at Forest Park Public Library, so text your friends and get ready for a fun-filled Friday evening with us!
After Hours nights are Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4.
For more, or to register, visit https://bit.ly/AfterHours2026

08/27/2026

Add a little bit of fun to your Friday evenings with Friday Pizza & Movie Nights!
We're kicking things off with Moana next Friday, and will also be enjoying Encanto, Inside Out, and Frozen on select Fridays before the year is over!
It's a great opportunity to hang out with friends after the school week and give parents/guardians a little Friday evening free-time.
For more, or to register, visit https://bit.ly/MovieNights2026

08/27/2026

Youth Multisport is back with a whole new slate of sports beginning next week at the Roos Recreation Center!
Join us every Thursday from 6-7pm as we take over the gym and enjoy a different sport every week. We're kicking things off with Dodgeball on week 1, and we're going to celebrate the impending return of the NFL in week 2 with Flag Football!
For more, including the full sports schedule, or to register, visit https://bit.ly/YouthMultiSport2026

08/26/2026

After a brief summer break, Zumba Gold makes its return to the Roos Recreation Center next Wednesday, September 2!
This dance-based fitness class is totally FREE thanks to a partnership with Rush Oak Park Hospital! The class is fully adaptable and broken up into chair-based exercises and upright movements.
For more, or to register, visit https://bit.ly/AdultMovement26

08/25/2026

New sessions of our Martial Arts classes begin next week at the Roos Recreation Center!
We've got Adult Jiu Jitsu beginning next Tuesday, and Youth Jiu Jitsu beginning next Friday. These programs are a great way to build a strong foundation in balance, coordination, and self-defense while also focusing on confidence and discipline through the teachings of one of the most popular martial arts today.
For more, or to register, visit https://bit.ly/MartialArts2026

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

This Sunday!
New Volleyball Skills program!
Don't miss out!
Visit https://bit.ly/YouthVball2026 for more!

A new session of youth Volleyball Skills class begins next Sunday, August 30 at the Roos! Join Coach Natalie and Coach Jona as they bump up the fun and set you up for success as you watch those new skills spike!
Take your game to the next level, visit https://bit.ly/YouthVball2026 for more!

08/22/2026

The Blooze Brothers have taken the stage at the Park District of Forest Park!
We'll be out here at the Roos Pavilion til 8:30pm, come join us!