Parks Section

Parks & Forestry Section

The Parks & Forestry Section of the Parks & Recreation Department works closely with community organizations and various City departments on park and tree-related issues. Some of the responsibilities include:

Maintaining 200+ acres of City parks

Maintaining & planting trees in parks and public areas

Maintaining Tree City USA certification

Maintaining athletic fields in the parks

Maintaining & beautifying the community by caring
for landscaping throughout the city

Maintenance of city bike paths

Mowing cul-de-sacs

Tree preservation on ravines & bluffs

Monitoring of insects & disease on private and public

property

Controlled burns on public property for habitat restoration
& invasive species control

Installation & maintenance of playgrounds Click here for map & directions

Holiday lights throughout the business district

Removal & mitigation of dead or hazardous trees

Dredging the boat basin at Forest Park Beach

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry at 847-810-3565 or myersc@cityoflakeforest.com or Peter Gordon, City Forester/Parks & Forestry Supervisor at 847-810-3563 or gordonp@cityoflakeforest.com.

What's New in Our City Parks

Townline Community Park Public Meeting

Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 P.M.

Municipal Services Building

800 N. Field Drive

Please join us to learn about plans to add a new playground structure at Townline Community Park. Design options will be presented for you to review and provide us with your feedback. If you have any questions, please call Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry at 847-810-3565.

2012 Park Facility Reservation Form and Regulations

The 2012 park facility reservation season is here and we have new policy that goes into effect as of Feb. 1, 2012. The links below are for the regulations and application form that needs to be filled out.

2012 Forest Park Beach Pavilion Rental Reservation Form and Regulations

Lake Forest residents interested in reserving park facilities for a family outing must observe the Park Reservation Regulations noted in the downloadable form listed below. Written requests must be submitted at least ten (10) business days prior to the date requested. Phone reservations are not accepted. All written requests are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and are considered tentative until approved by the program Manager. To reserve park facilities, an Application for Parks Reservation Form must be completed and approved.

To have alcoholic beverages in a City park, an Application for Liquor License must also be completed and approved. For more information regarding a liquor license, please contact City Clerk Cathryn Buerger at 847-810-3674 or via email.