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Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health
Overview
The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health offers close to 120 recreational activities and instructional programs, and is responsible for roughly 400 acres of park land including:
Facilities
Additionally, the Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health operates the regionally popular Park Forest Aqua Center, the Park Forest Tennis and Health Club and Freedom Hall.
Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health has expanded its services to include Community Health. Contact the department with questions on where to go for various health services as well as health and wellness programming and workshops.
The Village's recreation facilities, public parks and park facilities are available and maintained primarily for and by the residents of Park Forest and it is the general intent to give Village residents priority in the use of these facilities. Both residents and non-residents are welcome to use the Village’s parks and facilities and to enjoy recreational programs in a non-discriminatory manner.
Recreation, Parks & Community Health Brochure
The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health brochure is published three times a year. Winter/Spring, Summer and Autumn. The current brochure are listed below.
2019 Autumn Brochure
- Please note the registration deadlines for programs.
- Please register early or the program/trip may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.
- Information printed in the brochure may change.
- Registration Form and Waiver - A completed registration form and signed waiver is required before participating in any program or trip. Form: Registration Form and Waiver
Online Registration
Registration from the comfort of your home with anytime, around the clock access! Create your online account today by clicking the button below.
Please note: some programs will not be available for online registration.
Links:
Murphy Park Redevelopment Project
Village Green Expansion Project Features
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Rob Gunther
Director of Recreation, Parks & Community HealthPhone: 708-283-5648
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Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health
Physical Address
Village Hall
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466
Phone: 708-748-2005Fax: 708-503-8561