Lake Forest Parks & Recreation

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The Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing residents of all ages positive experiences through a variety of high quality programs, activities, and services under the direction of professional and dedicated staff.

Our new Right Brain Curriculum classes start in September! Give your child a chance to explore, create and build confide...
08/31/2026

Our new Right Brain Curriculum classes start in September! Give your child a chance to explore, create and build confidence with these engaging hands-on classes:

🔬 Hands-On Science Lab: Young scientists in grades K-4 will explore science through fun, hands-on experiments and activities.

🎤 Speak Up! Public Speaking for Kids: Students in grades 3-6 will build confidence and communication skills through fun, interactive speaking activities.

💡 Junior Inventors Lab: Kids in grades 1-5 will use creativity and problem-solving skills to design, build and bring their ideas to life.

Register today at https://loom.ly/szuw5c8.

Our last summer concert is Thursday, August 27 at 6 pm featuring 28 Days at Northcroft Park! 🎶Grab your friends, bring a...
08/26/2026

Our last summer concert is Thursday, August 27 at 6 pm featuring 28 Days at Northcroft Park! 🎶Grab your friends, bring a chair or blanket, and settle in for a perfect night of live music.

Thank you for a wonderful summer of concerts - we will see you next year!

Go Lake Forest is back - and if you love cars, you won’t want to miss this fun, free event!Join us Thursday, September 3...
08/26/2026

Go Lake Forest is back - and if you love cars, you won’t want to miss this fun, free event!

Join us Thursday, September 3, at 10 am at Blackdog Speed Shop for a morning of beautiful cars and fast engines.

Registration is required. Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/S4erWtY or at the link in bio.

Annual Maintenance Week is coming to the Recreation Center!The Recreation Center will be closed to the public August 24-...
08/21/2026

Annual Maintenance Week is coming to the Recreation Center!

The Recreation Center will be closed to the public August 24-30 while we complete annual maintenance and improvements.

📍 Front Office: Will be open at the Rec Center starting Thursday, August 27 from 8:30 am-5 pm
🚫 No Open Gym: August 24-30
🏋️ Fitness Center: Closed August 24-25 and reopens August 26
💪 Member Access: During the Fitness Center closure, members can use the Lake Bluff Park District Fitness Center.

Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to better serve our community! Questions? Call the Recreation Center front desk at (847) 234-6700.

It’s almost Thursday, which means more summer concerts!Join us tomorrow, August 20 at 6:00 pm for The Messengers: Americ...
08/19/2026

It’s almost Thursday, which means more summer concerts!

Join us tomorrow, August 20 at 6:00 pm for The Messengers: Americana, Modern Country & Rock at Townline Park. 🎶

Grab your friends, bring a chair or blanket, and settle in for a perfect night of live music at Townline!

Something BIG is coming to Forest Park Beach…Swap your beach day for a movie night! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, family...
08/18/2026

Something BIG is coming to Forest Park Beach…

Swap your beach day for a movie night! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, family and friends and settle in for Jaws under the stars at the lakefront. 🌊

Friday, September 11 | 7:30 PM
Forest Park Beach | Free Admission

A beautiful beach. A classic movie. And one very good reason to stay out of the water! 🦈

See you at the movies!

Go Lake Forest is a fun way to explore nature and the unique places that make our community special. From outdoor walks ...
08/14/2026

Go Lake Forest is a fun way to explore nature and the unique places that make our community special. From outdoor walks on local trails to special indoor tours and experiences, there are so many ways to get moving, discover something new, and enjoy Lake Forest.

Remember, just 30 minutes of walking a day can support your health and well-being.

Explore all the GO Lake Forest events we have planned this fall at https://loom.ly/zkg84QM. We will see you there!

Due to the forecasted rain, tonight’s concert at Townline Park has been rescheduled for next Thursday, August 20 from 6-...
08/13/2026

Due to the forecasted rain, tonight’s concert at Townline Park has been rescheduled for next Thursday, August 20 from 6-8 pm.

See you there! 🎸

It’s almost Thursday, which means more summer concerts!Join us tomorrow, August 13 at 6:30 pm for The Messengers: Americ...
08/12/2026

It’s almost Thursday, which means more summer concerts!

Join us tomorrow, August 13 at 6:30 pm for The Messengers: Americana, Modern Country & Rock at Townline Park. 🎶

Grab your friends, bring a chair or blanket, and settle in for a perfect night of live music at Townline!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Lake Forest Day 5K Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️It was wonderful to see families,...
08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Lake Forest Day 5K Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

It was wonderful to see families, friends, and neighbors come together to kick off Lake Forest Day. Congratulations to all of the participants, and thank you for helping make this tradition so special. We can’t wait to see you again next year!

View your time here: https://loom.ly/5vwnKf4

Address

400 Hastings Road
Lake Forest, IL
60045

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18472346700

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