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Your Parks
Lake Forest is home to 17 of the most beautiful parks in the county. Take an afternoon or evening
walk or bike ride to a one of our nearby parks and enjoy the scenery!
ARE YOU AWARE?
The Forestry section has been battling
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) since 2009.
Insects and diseases are always a constant
threat to our community. Below are some
insects and diseases you should consider
looking for in the coming year:
» » Emerald Ash Borer
» » Gypsy moth
» » Viburnum leaf
beetle
» » Winter burn
(Junipers, Box
Wood, Evergreens)
» » Sunscald
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Frost Cracks
Dutch Elm Disease
Bur Oak Blight
Bacteria Leaf
Scorch
» » Damage by animals
(Deer, Voles, Mice)
Consult a certified arborist if you have
any questions.
PARK RESERVATION PERMITS
The park pavilions and playing fields of Lake Forest are available to Lake Forest
residents, not-for-profit community organizations, and schools located within the
City boundaries for permit when not in conflict with public activities. All permitted
events need to be approved by the Recreation staff. Larger permitted events may
need to apply for a special use permit through City Hall. Commercial profit-generating
events are not allowed. The permitting season runs from February 1 to October 31.
A permit does not allow for private use of the entire park since the parks are intended
for the enjoyment of all residents; however, it does reserve a pavilion or playing field
for private use. For further information on reserving a pavilion or playing field
please call the Rec Center at 847.234.6700 or visit our website at
www.LFParksandRec.com.
PARKS & FORESTRY
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 activities and responsibilities include:
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Planting and maintaining trees in parks and public areas
Dredging the boat basin at Forest Park Beach
Maintaining athletic fields in the parks
Maintaining & beautifying the community by caring for landscaping
throughout the city
Mowing cul-de-sacs
Tree preservation on ravines & bluffs
Monitoring of insects & disease on private & public property
Controlled burns on public property for habitat restoration & invasive
species control
Maintenance of city bike paths
Installation and maintenance of playgrounds
Holiday lights throughout the business district
Maintaining Tree City USA certification
Removal and mitigation of dead or hazardous trees
Maintenance of all City parks
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HELP US MAINTAIN
YOUR PARKS
Although crews inspect park sites on
a regular basis, litter or vandalism may
occur, or additional maintenance may be
necessary between visits. The next time you
visit one of the parks and notice anything
that needs attention, please report to the
Parks section at 847.810.3567.
The Park and Forestry Section is committed
to offering the best maintained parks and
urban forest in the area. We consider it
a privilege to serve this community and
will strive to make your parks the best
they can be. If you have any questions or
suggestions, please contact Chuck Myers,
Superintendent of Parks and Forestry at
847.810.3565.
ADOPT-A-PARK
The Adopt-A-Park program provides
opportunities for donors to lend assistance
in a variety of ways to help maintain or
improve public properties. The program
is designed to allow residents, corporate
business, neighborhood groups, schools,
and other community organizations the
opportunity to become partners in
preserving and enhancing the parks in Lake
Forest. It is a fun and rewarding
way to give back to the community and
help support your city parks.