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FOREST PARK BEACH

Visitors to this 29+ acre park located on Lake Road at the far east end of Deerpath can enjoy the large beach and grass areas, swimming or other water activities. Open year round, park amenities include sheltered pavilions, grills, a fishing pier, boat launching ramp and storage area, walking paths and a concession stand during the summer months.

Lake Forest residents can reserve beach facilities. A valid Lake Forest vehicle license is required for beach level parking.

2008 Boater Information

Beach Brochure of Rules and
       Information (1Mb -12 pages)

       Enjoy your day on the water!

Want to rent a kayak, sailboat or windsurf board?

The Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department is happy to announce that all three of these are now available for rental at Forest Park Beach Sailing Compound! We are really excited to add more recreational opportunities for the community. These are great ways to learn a new activity, get some exercise and fresh air, and spend time with family and friends. Stop by the Sailing Compound and check it out! For more details contact Edward Gudas, Forest Park Beach Supervisor, at
847-604-5893.

2008 Boat Ramp Area and South Parking Lot

Access to the boat ramp area and south parking lot is now open. There will be additional work done on the landscape and a few other small items that will continue until the project is finalized. Updates on this important project can be viewed at www.northshoresanitary.org.

Pavilion rentals will be available beginning Saturday, June 28, 2008

The South Pavilion, Boat Pavilion, Forest Park Bluff, and Fire Circle are available for party rentals except on holidays and holiday weekends. Lake Forest Residents may rent either of these pavilions for a 4-hour time frame at a $75 rental fee with a $150 refundable litter deposit. The North Pavilion is for drop-in use only and is not available for rental. For further information regarding pavilion rentals please call Sally Swarthout, Program Manager at 847-615-4337.

The Fire Circle which is located on the lower level of Forest Park, north of the Sailboat Compound, in the upper grass area can be rented in the same manner as the South and Boat Pavilions. It is reminiscent of the original Jens Jensen Council Ring familiar in and popular with the North Shore communities. It is the perfect setting for fireside discussions and stories. The Fire Circle is a stand alone rental and it requires a Burn Permit obtained from the Lake Forest Fire Department.

Forest Park Bluff is the grass park land located on the upper level of the Beach Facilities at Deerpath and Lake Roads. The southern portion of the park can be rented for parties under the same guidelines of the pavilion rentals with parking access in the Upper South Lot.

Beach Permit Application Form (18k - 1 page)

Beach Permit Rules and Regulations (13k - 2 pages)

Fees for Forest Park Beach Stickers

The table below lists the fee for the 2008 season. If you would like to purchase storage space or obtain boat launching stickers, please register your information at the Lake Forest Recreation Center, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of  8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 847-234-6700.  A fee of $32.00 will be charged at Forest Park Beach for those launching boats that are transported into the facility daily.