FOREST PARK BEACH WILL BE OPEN FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND : SATURDAY , MAY 27 - MONDAY , MAY 29 , 2017

FOR DAILY WATER CONDITIONS , PLEASE CALL THE

BEACH HOTLINE AT 847.234.6702 & PRESS # 8

FULL SEASON HOURS

The lifeguard season will begin Saturday , June 3 and will continue until Sunday , August 20 , 2017 .

END OF SEASON HOURS

Forest Park Beach and lifeguard hours will continue on the following weekend days :

PARKING PERMITS

One day parking permits for the lower north parking lot can be purchased by Lake Forest residents for their guests for a fee of $ 10 per permit ( maximum of 5 per year ). They can be purchased at the Lake Forest Recreation Center , 400 Hastings Road , during summer business hours :

Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

8:30 am - 9:30 pm 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CLOSED

FOREST PARK BEACH PAVILION RESERVATION PERMITS

SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

If you ’ re interested in joining a sand volleyball league , please contact Aaron Dalzot , Program Manager , at 847.810.3664 before June 1 , 2017 .

BOATING CENTER

Be a part of the Lake Forest Boating Center : »»

Paddle boats , Kayaks , and Sailboats are available for use .

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Season passes & punch cards on sale starting March 10 . Boat Center opens May 27 .

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Paddle group events take place twice a month

Contact Morgan Collins at 847.810.3664 for more information .

BEACH REMINDERS

The Forest Park Beach pavilions are available to Lake Forest residents , not-for-profit community organizations , and schools located within the city boundaries . Permits are available when not in conflict with public activities or holidays . Individuals can reserve the Boat Pavilion or the South Pavilion as well as the Fire Circle at a charge to hold various events . The North Pavilion is first come , first served and cannot be reserved . All permitted events need to be approved by the Recreation Department staff and are limited to four hours per permit . Commercial profit-generating events are not allowed . The permitting season this year runs from February 1 to October 31 . Permitting a pavilion does not allow for private use of the beach since the beach is intended for enjoyment of the residents ; however , it permits for the set up of parties and other events . Alcohol is not allowed at Forest Park Beach at any time . For further information , reservation regulations , or to obtain a reservation form , please call our office at 847.234.6700 or visit our website at www . LFParksandRec . com .

For boat launch & storage information : Will Howard , Program Supervisor , 847.810.3664

For general beach information : Aaron Dalzot , Program Manager , 847.810.3930

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