News Flash

2020 Easter Egg-stravaganza Event Cancelled

Due to the current state of COVID-19 and the order from Governor Pritzker to shelter-in-place, the 2020 Easter Egg-stravaganza event has been cancelled.

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Closure of Facilities Includes Playgrounds, Basketball and Tennis Courts

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Health’s closure of facilities includes playgrounds and basketball and tennis courts.  For your own health, the health of our children and others, residents are asked to keep children of...

Using Parks and Open Spaces While Maintaining Physical Distancing

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) prepared the following statement in support of the safe use of parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 outbreak. As of March 27, 2020, more than 1,000* organizations have signed on to voice support.

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Services to be maintained despite Village Hall temporarily closed to public starting March 18, 2020

Services to be maintained despite Village Hall temporarily closed to public starting March 18, 2020.

In response to rising concerns related to the coronavirus, Park Forest leaders today announced that Village Hall will temporarily close to the public begin...

Facility Closures and Suspended Programs as of March 16, 2020

As a public health precaution, the Village of Park Forest, Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health has made the decision to close its public facilities and to suspend all programs effective 10:00 pm, March 16, 2020 to help limit public gath...

Free Breakfast & Hot Lunch Program- March 17-24 2020 11 am-2 pm at Central Park

Program Update - March 24 at 9:25 AM · - We regret to inform you that due to the current state of COVID-19 and the order from Governor Pritzker to shelter-in-place, food service at Central Park has been suspended. Please be safe and stay health...

Recreation facilities to close, programs canceled through March 30

Park Forest’s Recreation, Parks, and Community Health Department has released the following statement related to upcoming facility closures and programming cancellations in response to the coronavirus.As a public health precaution, Park Forest&a...

Garden Club Annual Spring Tea - April 21, 2020 - 11 am - Cancelled

This Event is Cancelled

Park Forest Aqua Center 2020 Early Bird Rates on Sale March 11-June 11, 2020

Park Forest Aqua Center Early Bird Membership Rates go on saleMarch 11, 2020 to June 11, 2020.  Members of the Park Forest Aqua Center enjoy being a part of a special community at a great value!

Members receive the following benefits:

*Enjoy one of...

Blood Drive - Thursday, April 9, 2020

Blood Drive - Thursday, April 9, 20202:00 pm to 6:00 pmVillage Hall of Park Forest350 Victory Dr.Park Forest, IL 60466Click on the link below for more information or to schedule your blood donation:https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?dt=...

Cancelled - Health is Wealth 2020 Fair - April 7, 2020 - 10 am to 2 pm

Due to the current state of COVID-19 and the order from Governor Pritzker to shelter-in-place, the Health & Wealth 2020 Fair has been cancelled.

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Hand washing tips: How to clean your hands to protect against coronavirus.

The best line of defense against getting the flu, a cold or
coronavirus is to wash your hands. Click on the link below for more information. 

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-wash-your-hands-to-protect-yourself-from-coronavirus/ 

The Garden Club of Park Foret Meeting - March 11 at Noon

The GARDEN CLUB OF PARK FOREST March meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2020 beginning at noon.  Located in the Church of St. Marys, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest.  Light refreshments will be served.  Our speaker will be Brittney Hogan...

Park Forest Tennis & Health Club - Session 4 Tennis Lessons March 2, 2020 to May 2, 2020

Park Forest Tennis & Health Club290 Westwood Dr.Park Forest, IL 60466(708)481-6060www.villageofparkforest.com 

Two Ways to RegisterBy phone - contact the Park Forest Tennis & Health Club at (708)481-6060 

In person - at th...

Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues with Dee Alexander LIVE at Freedom Hall, Feb. 14

Alligator Records Recording Artist, Billy Branch, was discovered by Willie Dixon, the "father of modern Chicago Blues” and began touring with the Willie Dixon Chicago All-Stars. Billy has played on over 150 different recordings, including 1...

Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Alert

IDPH Health Alert - 1/24/20 A confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has been detected in a hospitalized patient in Chicago. Please click on the link below for more information.Novel Coronavirus 

For additional information or que...

Reminder - 2020 Park Permit Lottery - Saturday, February 1, 2020

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health will hold its Annual Parks Pavilion Permit Lottery on Saturday, February 1, 2020, beginning at 9 a.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The event is held each year to all...

New Trips - Blue Man Group & Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway in New York City!

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health is offering two new trips - Blue Man Group and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway in New York City.  Details are listed below. For more information please call 708-748-2005. If you...

First Day In Nature - January 1, 2020 10am-Noon

Celebrate the new decade with a healthy start and reconnect
with nature after the busy holidays!The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board invites you to join them in the “First Day in Nature” walk through the Central Park We...

Recycle Your Christmas Trees & Lights

Recycle Your Christmas Trees & Lights

Starting November 25, 2019 through January 10, 2020, drop off your holiday lights at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. This drop off is sponsored by Gaby Iron and Metal.

Drop off your Christmas trees at t...

Teatro ZinZanni - March 15, 2020 Trip

Enter a realm where reality and dreams converge; an experience unlike any other! Teatro ZinZanni is a three-hour whirlwind of international cirque, comedy and cabaret served with a multi-course feast. Described as the “Kit Kat Klub on acid,&...

Four Winds Casino 2020 Trips

From the stuff of dreams, a remarkable experience will be created. Four Winds Casino promises to deliver an unparalleled experience. As you pass under the property’s entrance and over a beautiful wooded road, Four Winds Casino, a north woods lod...

Tennis & Health Club Session 3 Tennis Lessons 1/6/20 to 2/29/20

The Park Forest Tennis & Health Club offers professional tennis instruction for children and adults.  Click on the link below for the current schedule.    Session 3 Tennis Lesson Schedule - January 6, 2020 to Februa...

SuperWomen the Beauty in Me Day of Wellness, Sunday, December 15, 2019

January 12th Trip - "The Other Cinderella" & Lunch

Now in its 43rd year, “The Other Cinderella”, shown at The Black Ensemble Theater, is indeed a Black classic that has been enjoyed by people of all colors, kinds and ages. In this African American rendition of this African fairy tale–Cinderella is from th...

Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health New Trips

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health offers trips throughout the year. Click on the link below to view the current trip flyer.November 21, 2019 Trip Flyer

Mailing List - Please call 708-748-2005 to be placed on the mailing and/or emai...

CPR Course Dates

Why Learn CPR? Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Almost...

Cancelled - Fall Fest at Somonauk Park - Saturday, October 26, 2019 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

Focus on the Forest Preserve District of Will County- Saturday, November 2, 2019

2019 Beautification Award Winners Announced

2019 brought about the return of the Park Forest Beautification Awards after being on hiatus from 2014-2018.  Earlier this summer, a request went out to our residents to nominate a home or business that they considered to be outstanding. A search...

Teen Zone Begins September 17, 2019

Teens 6th grade through 12th grade will be able to enjoy all
the benefits of Teen Zone including sports, games, educational opportunitiesand more. Program meets Tuesday-Friday from 3 pm-6:30 pm. No Teen Zone November
26-29, 2019.

Please register at Tee...

New Recreation & Parks Trips - Register Today!

The Recreation & Parks Department offers trips throughout the year. Please contact the Recreation & Parks Department at 708-748-2005 to be placed on the mailing and/or email list. Trips are also listed on the Village of Park Forest website at http...

Status of Sudden Oak Death in Illinois from the IL Dept. of Agriculture

Park Forest residents may find the following Press Release concerning Sudden Oak Death from the Illinois Department of Agriculture informative. Although called Sudden Oak Death, and primarily a west coast disease, the pathogen has been identified in varie...

Great American Campout - Friday, July 26, 2019

Great American CampoutCentral Park, Park Forest, ILFriday, July 26, 2019-Saturday, July 27, 2019Registration Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2019

Great American Campout Flyer 2019

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Celebrate 4th of July in Park Forest, IL

Celebrate 4th of July in Park Forest, IL!

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

For more information contact Recreation & Parks Department at 708-748-2005.4th of July Flyer

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2019 Senior Farmer's Market Coupons

2019 Senior Farmer's Market Coupon Flyer

Great American Campout - Rescheduled to Friday, July 26, 2019

Great American CampoutCentral Park, Park Forest, ILNew Date: Friday, July 26, 2019-Saturday, July 27, 2019New Registration Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2019

Great American Campout Flyer 2019

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Glow Walk

Recreation & Parks, Community Health Department Presents…GLOW WALKFRIDAY, JULY 12, 20197 PM TO 9 PMGlow Walk FlyerRSVP WITH RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT 708-748-2005.7 pm - CHECK-IN at Village Hall Foyer, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL7-8 pm ...

2019 Main Street Nights Begins Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Grab a blanket and position yourself in the Park Forest Downtown Village Green (Cunningham and Main Streets) for eight FREE nights of entertainment, rain or shine! Vendors on hand selling food and drinks! The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with an opening ac...

Park Forest Bark District 10 Year Anniversary Event Moved to Downtown Park Forest

Event Location Change:  Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, the 10th Anniversary Dog Park Event has moved to Downtown Park Forest on the Village Green (349 Main St).

Saturday, June 29, 201912:00 pm to 3:00 pmDowntown Park Forest349 Main StreetPark...

Village of Park Forest Ordinances - Pet Waste Disposal and Removal

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Village of Park Forest - Recreation & Parks - Trips!

Check out the new trips offered by Park Forest Recreation & Parks.  Click on the links below or contact the Recreation & Parks Department at 708-748-2005 to be place on the trip mailing list.  Recreation & Parks Trip Flyer

Rec...