Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Brochures Summer & Camp 2019 | Page 6

From the Park Bench
Get Outdoors!
Dreaming of summer….on a brutally cold and snowy day!
Thoughts of day camps, golf tournaments, beach-going, concerts, Festival and Fireworks, and summer fun
fill my head.
If you want to get in the mood for summer, our Camp Guide Insert is the place to start! Our camps have
always been a community favorite and we take pride in our dedicated staff and all of our exciting offerings.
New this year we are offering half-day options for All Stars Camps from 9am to 12pm - which is a great way
to keep your afternoons free for family fun at the beach, playing in the parks, or just enjoying the lazy days
of summer.
Sally Swarthout
Director of Parks,
Recreation, & Forestry
Concerts in the Square are back this year with a fantastic line-up of talent to fill our Thursday evenings with
music, picnics, and family relaxation. We will also be offering two concerts at the beach this summer located
on the lawn just south of the North Pavilion. Last year’s experiment turned out to be a great time had by all!
The Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation will host the annual Fred Jackson Golf
Tournament on Friday, June 7th. This fundraiser supports recreation programming and services and
Deerpath Golf Course. Last November, at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Friends Foundation presented a check for $25,000 to the
Deerpath Golf Course Fundraising Committee. These dollars are earmarked for the Deerpath Golf Course Renovation Project, which
has completed the renovation of the clubhouse, drainage, added continuous cart paths, and a soon to be opened Halfway House
between holes 6 and 12, and the work is not done yet!
The Festival and Fireworks Celebration held on July 4th at Deerpath Park is the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation
Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Come join us for a night celebrating our country, enjoying family and friends while listening
to great music and seeing a spectacular fireworks display.
You may have heard that our north access road to the beach and the bluff area adjacent are undergoing restructuring. This work
begins in Spring 2019 and is expected to be completed by mid-August. At the time of print, the plans for access to the lakefront
beach area are being investigated by staff. Please look for the details of the plan in the Dialogue, on our web page, Facebook and
through our Constant Contact emails. We thank you for your patience as we work to bring you a more stable bluff and a better road
configuration.
Now for a hammock and a good book…I can hear the calypso music now…
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Not Pictured:
Rich Adams
Nancy Duffy
William Zordani, Student
Charles Kohlmeyer
Chairperson
Paul Best
Shannon Maguire
Steve Reimer
Melanie Walsh
MEETINGS:
All meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm.* The public is welcome to attend.
*Occasionally, meetings have to be rescheduled. Visit www.cityoflakeforest.com for current dates and locations.
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