Welcome to the Parks & Recreation Department     847.234.6700

Please take time to enjoy a recreation program and visit our wonderful park sites!

Come to the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department to explore, experience and discover your fun side!  Our office is located in the Recreation Center at 400 Hastings Road. The Recreation Center offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  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 who are responsive to the changing needs of the community.
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Spring Classes Start Soon! Not to late, sign up now!  Go to www.LFRec.com to view the registration information by programs. If you do not want to register on-line, or you can download a Registration Form (55k - 2 pages) to fax, mail or hand deliver to the Recreation Center. Contact  847-234-6700 if you have any questions.			Summer    Camps
Calendar of Events May 11 - Griffins' Rugby Match - Deerpath Community Park May 17 - 19 - LFDA Annual Spring Dance Recital - L.F.                        High School May 17 - Kinderhaven Family Picnic - Northcroft May 18 - Kindershop Sale - Recreation Center May 21 - Park and Recreation Board Meeting - City Hall June 2 - Picnic in the Park - Waveland  Free Family Event June 7 - Fred Jackson Golf Classic - Deerpath Golf Course June 10 - 14 - Summer Staff Training - Recreation Center June 13 - Concert in the Market Square                 Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band June 10 - Sailing Camps & programs begin June 17 - Summer Camps begin June 18 - Park and Recreation Board Meeting - City Hall June 20 - Concert in Market Square           Piano Man (tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel) June 27 - Concert in Market Square - Class of 68 July 4 - Festival & Fireworks - Deerpath Community Park               Get your tickets starting May 15th July 11 - Concert in Market Square - Final Say July 18 - Concert in Market Square - Rio Bamba July 25 - Concert in Market Square - Rockin Fenderskirts                (Car Show Night) August 1 - Concert in Market Square - Hillbilly Rockstarz August 7 - Lake Forest Day Fun Run - Deerpath Community Park		Tickets available May 15th
On-line Registration Anytime ..... Anywhere!  Lake Forest residents are able to register for Parks and Recreation Department classes on line at www.LFRec.com. To access an on-line account, you will need to have an email address on file with the department along with an account user ID and PIN number. Call the Parks and Recreation office at 847-234-6700 or email to lfrec@cityoflakeforest.com for more information. In order to make on-line registration available to Lake Forest residents we had to change our registration system. Registration is taken on a first come first serve basis.  Have questions about online registration? Click on link for up to date information.

Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association

NSSRA is a partnership that provides year-round recreation and leisure opportunities for children, teens, adults and seniors with disabilities. For more information about NSSRA, please call 847-509-9400, email to info@nssra.org or check their website, www.nssra.org.

For information about NSSRA inclusion services in our programs, contact Sally Swarthout at 847-810-3942.