Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Brochures Fall 2019 | Page 79

General Information
NEW TO THE AREA?
All residents of the City of Lake Forest
are important to us! If you are new to the
area, the Lake Forest Parks and Recreation
Department invites you to come in and find
out what we have going on for you and
other members of your family. Throughout
the year, we provide a large variety of
educational, social, recreational, and sports
activities for all ages and abilities. We also
have many parks, trails, and facilities for
you and your family to enjoy. To learn more
about what we have to offer, give us a
call at 847.234.6700. We’ll be happy to
show you around the Recreation Center
and explain any program or service that is
of interest to you. As a potential program
participant, we would like to meet with you
and your family!
CODE OF CONDUCT
The goal of Lake Forest Parks and
Recreation Department is to provide
positive experiences for everyone in our
programs. Please see the guidelines in the
Athletics section of this brochure (pg. 55)
or on our website at
www.LFParksandRec.com.
PEANUT POLICY
We are requesting your cooperation
in partnering with us to ensure a safe
environment for children with nut allergies.
Lake Forest Parks and Recreation
Department has identified operational
practices for everyone to follow to ensure
the safety of the children. See the complete
policy on our website at
www.LFParksandRec.com.
PHOTO POLICY
Photos are periodically taken of participants
in our programs. Please be advised
that these photos are for the Parks and
Recreation Department’s use only and may
be used in future brochures, flyers, or public
relations. If you do not want your photo
publicized, please contact the Parks and
Recreation Department at 847.234.6700.
GIFTS AND GRATUITIES
Employees are not allowed to accept gifts
and gratuities. To help clarify our position
for both staff and the public, a policy has
been established. Please see our website,
www.LFParksandRec.com, for all the
details.
GIFT CARDS
Gift cards are available for the special
person on your gift list! Gift cards may be
purchased in any dollar amount to be used
for any program, service, or court time. This
is a great idea for birthdays, anniversaries,
or graduations!
ROOM RENTALS
Rooms are available on a rental basis to
Lake Forest residents and local not-for-profit
organizations. Room rentals are arranged
at times when no Parks and Recreation
Department programs are in session. For
rental rates and schedule of availability,
please call 847.234.6700.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Friends of Lake Forest Parks &
Recreation Foundation recognizes that
there are community residents who may
suffer from economic setbacks that might
preclude their participation in Recreation
programs. The Friends Foundation has
graciously set up an annual fund to help
those in need. If such a need exists, please
contact Superintendent of Recreation,
Joe Mobile, at 847.810.3941, or pick up
a scholarship application from the front
office. A request for a scholarship must be
made prior to the registration deadline.
DONATIONS
Many of the improvements to the Parks
and Recreation Department have been
made possible through donations. Some
organizations and individual residents have
chosen to donate to the operating fund
of the Parks & Recreation Department.
These contributions lessen the tax burden
of all residents. For more information
on the opportunity to contribute to our
community, call the Director of Parks,
Recreation, & Forestry, Sally Swarthout, at
847.810.3942.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Be challenged - Share a skill or interest!
Several part-time positions are available.
Applications are now being accepted at
the Recreation Center. Please contact
Superintendent of Recreation, Joe Mobile,
at 847.810.3941 if you are interested.
REFUND POLICY
All requests for withdrawals must be
received in writing at the Recreation
Center. The amount credited will depend
on when the written request is received.
Dance, Sailing, Fitness Center, Kinderhaven
Preschool Center, and Camps have
specific policies. Programs run by outside
contractors may have additional refund
policies which would be noted in the
program description.
For withdrawal requests received in writing
no later than 7 days prior to the beginning
of the class, a credit equal to 90% of the
total fee for the class will be refunded.
From 6 days prior to the start of class until
before the 3rd meeting of the class, a
credit equal to 80% of the class fee will be
refunded.
No refunds will be given after the 3rd
meeting except in the case of documented
medical reasons or moving out of the local
area.
KINDERHAVEN PRESCHOOL
ACADEMY REFUND POLICY
For more information regarding
Kinderhaven’s refund policy, please
contact Penny Robbins, Kinderhaven
Director, at 847.810.3947.
DANCE REFUND POLICY
See our website at:
www.LakeForestDance.com.
FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIPS
REFUND POLICY
Memberships are non-refundable and non-
transferable.
Wireless internet is available in the
Recreation Center. Just connect
to the wireless network LFGuest.
No network key or password is
necessary. Check with the front
office for details.
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