Registration & General Information
RESIDENT REGISTRATION
TUESDAY , MARCH 1 , 2022 • 8:30 AM
Registration is first come , first served . Register online at LFParksandRec . com or bring , fax , or send in your registration form to us . Telephone registrations are not accepted . Walk-in and online registration have first priority . Forms that are received by fax or mail will be processed as soon as time permits . Children and adults MUST LIVE within the corporate limits of the City of Lake Forest to be considered a RESIDENT of Lake Forest .
NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION
TUESDAY , MARCH 8 , 2022 • 8:30 AM
Non-residents may register in person OR online at LFParksandRec . com for any programs not already filled . Non-resident fees include a 20 % increase over the resident rate .
WAYS TO REGISTER
• LOG IN to LFParksandRec . com and click on the register button top right . A user ID and PIN number are needed . Please call the main office at 847.234.6700 to get yours .
• WALK IN the Recreation Center office .
• FAX your form to 847.615.4251 .
• MAIL your completed registration form to :
Lake Forest Parks & Recreation 400 Hastings Road Lake Forest , IL 60045
• DROP your completed registration form into one of the City ’ s white mail boxes .
TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED .
REGISTRATION PROCESS
• Program fees must be included with registration form .
• Checks should be made payable to LAKE FOREST PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT .
• Fees may also be charged to your DISCOVER , VISA , MASTERCARD , or AMERICAN EXPRESS card .
• If programs chosen have openings , your registration will be processed and a confirmation receipt will be sent . If you register online , you will receive the confirmation right away .
• If programs chosen have already reached maximum enrollment , your name will be placed on a wait list and you will be contacted as soon as a spot is available .
LAKE BLUFF RESIDENTS
Lake Bluff residents receive resident rates for all programs , fees , and memberships in the following areas : Athletics , Fitness Center , Wildlife Discovery Center , Stirling Hall Arts Center , Kinderhaven Preschool Academy , Lake Forest Dance Academy , Lake Forest Sailing , and Deerpath Golf Course . Forest Park Beach operations and fees are not included in this agreement . Lake Bluff registration takes place during the same time as non-resident registration .
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 Academy , 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 REFUND POLICY
For more information regarding Kinderhaven ’ s refund policy , please contact Jennifer Eggert , Kinderhaven Preschool Program Supervisor , at 847.810.3947 .
DANCE REFUND POLICY
See our website : LakeForestDance . com .
FITNESS CENTER REFUND POLICY
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable .
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation has graciously set up an annual fund to help those in need . 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 .
GENERAL INFO & POLICIES :
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please see the guidelines in the Athletics section of this brochure or visit our website .
PEANUT POLICY
See the complete policy on our website .
PHOTO POLICY
Photos are periodically taken of participants in our programs . These photos are for the Parks and Recreation Department ’ s use only and may be used in future brochures , flyers , on social media , and in public relations . If you do not want your photo publicized , please contact us at 847.234.6700 .
ROOM RENTALS
Due to COVID-19 health concerns and regulations , room rentals are currently suspended .
GIFT CARDS
Gift cards are available for the special person on your gift list .
GIFTS AND GRATUITIES
Employees are not allowed to accept gifts and gratuities .
DONATIONS
Many of the improvements to the Parks and Recreation Department have been made possible through donations . 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 .
BROCHURE ACCURACY
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained within this brochure . Errors can occur and circumstances may require adjustments to fees , schedules , locations , or other information . We reserve the right to make such adjustments and apologizes for any inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause .
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Be challenged - Share a skill or interest ! Several part-time positions are available . Visit our website to apply .
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