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 . 39 ) 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 , on social media , and in 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 call the Director of Parks , Recreation , & Forestry , Sally Swarthout , at 847.810.3942 .
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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 .
COVID-19
Due to the pandemic , Lake Forest Parks & Recreation programming may be cancelled or postponed periodically depending on current trends in Lake County . Please visit our website www . LFParksandRec . com , for the most up to date information .
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 Kinderhaven Preschool Academy at 847.810.3947 .
DANCE REFUND POLICY
See our website at : www . LakeForestDance . com .
FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIPS REFUND POLICY
Memberships are non-refundable and nontransferable .
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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