Come to the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department to "Get your smile on".  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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The current Winter / Spring brochure is available to view right now! Click on the image of the catalogue to view page-by-page opportunities or 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.

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 on
 

EMPLOYMENT
We are always looking for part time employees to meet the constantly changing needs of the Parks & Recreation Department. If you are interested, visit the employment page for current opportunities.

Award-Winning Department

The Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department achieved the highest honor when it was awarded the 2005 National Gold Medal Award. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association presented the award.

The department was honored as the best in the category of communities under 25,000 in population. The Gold Medal is recognized as the most important and celebrated park and recreation award in the country, and Lake Forest is proud to be considered among the best in management, staff and dedication in serving the park and recreation needs of its residents.

  

Former Parks and Recreation Director  
   Fred Jackson and Assistant Director Wendy
   McKiernan accepting the prestigious National
   Gold Medal Award