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Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Alert

IDPH Health Alert - 1/24/20 A confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has been detected in a hospitalized patient in Chicago. Please click on the link below for more information.Novel Coronavirus 

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Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues with Dee Alexander LIVE at Freedom Hall, Feb. 14

Alligator Records Recording Artist, Billy Branch, was discovered by Willie Dixon, the "father of modern Chicago Blues” and began touring with the Willie Dixon Chicago All-Stars. Billy has played on over 150 different recordings, including 1...

2020 Park Permit Lottery - Saturday, February 1, 2020

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health will hold its Annual Parks Pavilion Permit Lottery on Saturday, February 1, 2020, beginning at 9 a.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The event is held each year to allow members...

First Day In Nature - January 1, 2020 10am-Noon

Celebrate the new decade with a healthy start and reconnect
with nature after the busy holidays!The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board invites you to join them in the “First Day in Nature” walk through the Central Park We...

New Trips - Blue Man Group & Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway in New York City!

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health is offering two new trips - Blue Man Group and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway in New York City.  Details are listed below. For more information please call 708-748-2005. If you...

Recycle Your Christmas Trees & Lights

Recycle Your Christmas Trees & Lights

Starting November 25, 2019 through January 10, 2020, drop off your holiday lights at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. This drop off is sponsored by Gaby Iron and Metal.

Drop off your Christmas trees at t...

Tennis & Health Club Session 3 Tennis Lessons 1/6/20 to 2/29/20

The Park Forest Tennis & Health Club offers professional tennis instruction for children and adults.  Click on the link below for the current schedule.    Session 3 Tennis Lesson Schedule - January 6, 2020 to Februa...

One Free Ballet Lesson - Ages 7-18 years

ONE FREE BALLET LESSON!BY MS. CAROL HUTCHINSON

SuperWomen the Beauty in Me Day of Wellness, Sunday, December 15, 2019

January 12th Trip - "The Other Cinderella" & Lunch

Now in its 43rd year, “The Other Cinderella”, shown at The Black Ensemble Theater, is indeed a Black classic that has been enjoyed by people of all colors, kinds and ages. In this African American rendition of this African fairy tale–Cinderella is from th...

Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health New Trips

The Department of Recreation, Parks & Community Health offers trips throughout the year. Click on the link below to view the current trip flyer.November 21, 2019 Trip Flyer

Mailing List - Please call 708-748-2005 to be placed on the mailing and/or emai...

CPR Course Dates

Why Learn CPR? Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Almost...

Cancelled - Fall Fest at Somonauk Park - Saturday, October 26, 2019 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

Focus on the Forest Preserve District of Will County- Saturday, November 2, 2019

The Garden Club of Park Forest Presents its Annual Falling Leaves Festival - Oct. 15, 2019 - 11 am

2019 Beautification Award Winners Announced

2019 brought about the return of the Park Forest Beautification Awards after being on hiatus from 2014-2018.  Earlier this summer, a request went out to our residents to nominate a home or business that they considered to be outstanding. A search...

Free Introduction to PiYO Class - October 2, 2019 - 6:30 pm

Teen Zone Begins September 17, 2019

Teens 6th grade through 12th grade will be able to enjoy all
the benefits of Teen Zone including sports, games, educational opportunitiesand more. Program meets Tuesday-Friday from 3 pm-6:30 pm. No Teen Zone November
26-29, 2019.

Please register at Tee...

New Recreation & Parks Trips - Register Today!

The Recreation & Parks Department offers trips throughout the year. Please contact the Recreation & Parks Department at 708-748-2005 to be placed on the mailing and/or email list. Trips are also listed on the Village of Park Forest website at http...

Status of Sudden Oak Death in Illinois from the IL Dept. of Agriculture

Park Forest residents may find the following Press Release concerning Sudden Oak Death from the Illinois Department of Agriculture informative. Although called Sudden Oak Death, and primarily a west coast disease, the pathogen has been identified in varie...

Great American Campout - Friday, July 26, 2019

Great American CampoutCentral Park, Park Forest, ILFriday, July 26, 2019-Saturday, July 27, 2019Registration Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2019

Great American Campout Flyer 2019

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Celebrate 4th of July in Park Forest, IL

Celebrate 4th of July in Park Forest, IL!

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

For more information contact Recreation & Parks Department at 708-748-2005.4th of July Flyer

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2019 Senior Farmer's Market Coupons

2019 Senior Farmer's Market Coupon Flyer

Great American Campout - Rescheduled to Friday, July 26, 2019

Great American CampoutCentral Park, Park Forest, ILNew Date: Friday, July 26, 2019-Saturday, July 27, 2019New Registration Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2019

Great American Campout Flyer 2019

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Glow Walk

Recreation & Parks, Community Health Department Presents…GLOW WALKFRIDAY, JULY 12, 20197 PM TO 9 PMGlow Walk FlyerRSVP WITH RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT 708-748-2005.7 pm - CHECK-IN at Village Hall Foyer, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL7-8 pm ...

2019 Main Street Nights Begins Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Grab a blanket and position yourself in the Park Forest Downtown Village Green (Cunningham and Main Streets) for eight FREE nights of entertainment, rain or shine! Vendors on hand selling food and drinks! The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with an opening ac...

Park Forest Bark District 10 Year Anniversary Event Moved to Downtown Park Forest

Event Location Change:  Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, the 10th Anniversary Dog Park Event has moved to Downtown Park Forest on the Village Green (349 Main St).

Saturday, June 29, 201912:00 pm to 3:00 pmDowntown Park Forest349 Main StreetPark...

Village of Park Forest Ordinances - Pet Waste Disposal and Removal

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Village of Park Forest - Recreation & Parks - Trips!

Check out the new trips offered by Park Forest Recreation & Parks.  Click on the links below or contact the Recreation & Parks Department at 708-748-2005 to be place on the trip mailing list.  Recreation & Parks Trip Flyer

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