Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Brochures Winter & Spring 2018

PA Your Parks The winter months are a great time to be out enjoying your Lake Forest parks. Enjoy the nice days of winter ice skating in West Park, sledding, snowshoeing, building a snowman or just taking a quiet walk. OUT IN THE PARKS OUTDOOR ICE SKATING FACILITIES • WEST PARK The Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer outdoor ice skating at West Park. Hockey may be played in the designated rink. There is a warming house with ice rink guards. West Park also has lights for night skating and will have guards on duty during the following hours (weather permitting): FACILITY HOURS • WEATHER DEPENDENT WINTER Monday – Thursday Fridays Saturdays Sundays WINTER BREAK • DEC 18 - JAN 2 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm 3:30 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday – Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Fridays/Saturdays 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Sundays 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm The facilities will close at 4:00 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and will be closed all day on Christmas Day. For information regarding ice conditions, please call: Hotline Number 847.234.6702 - Press #8. For the various reasons regarding ice skating facility closures, please visit www.LFParksandRec.com under Athletic Programs, Ice Skating. SNOWSHOE RENTALS Snowshoeing is fun for the whole family and a great workout! Children and adult sets are available for those seeking enjoyment in the great outdoors. AVAILABLE DURING THE FOLLOWING HOURS: Monday - Sunday Fees: Weekend Checkout: Weekend Drop Off: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Daily Rate - R/NR: $10/$12 Weekend Rate - R/NR: $20/$24 Friday after 4:00 pm Monday before 4:00 pm Rental equipment is available at the Lake Forest Recreation Center. Snowshoe rental includes snowshoes and poles. You should wear lightweight boots or old gym shoes. The golf course has groomed cross country ski trails that wind through the golf course under trees and along the river. It is a beautiful place to spend a winter day. Another great place to snow shoe or cross country ski is Elawa Park with its connection to the Middlefork Forest preserve. 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. 74 www.L F Pa r ks a n dRec .co m 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 reservation by permit when not in conflict with public activities. All events need to be approved by the Recreation staff. Larger 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 November 1. 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 Recreation Center at 847.234.6700 or visit our website at www.LFParksandRec.com. 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 • 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. 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 Parks 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.

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