Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Brochures Winter & Spring 2019 | Page 72
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
3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
3:30 pm - 10:00 pm
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WINTER BREAK • DEC 24 - JAN 4
Monday – Thursday
Fridays/Saturdays
Sundays
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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.
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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.