Park District of Forest Park

About Park District of Forest Park

In 1920, a group of residents in Forest Park, Illinois, formed the Forest Park Citizens Protective League. Their mission was to oppose any industrial or railway sidings that might be constructed on the site that the Park District now occupies. The Forest Park Kiwanis Club, led by President Emery Parichy, worked closely with the League to achieve their goal of creating a public park. After fourteen years of hard work and dedication, the Park District was established through a referendum on November 6, 1934 and officially entered into the records of the Cook County Court on November 14. The first five commissioners chosen were John S. Murray, Fred Steers, Raymon H. Warnecke, Dr. John T. Warner and Harry Weidermann. Unfortunately, Dr. Warner passed away on December 18th before taking his oath of office, and Charles Heidelbach was appointed in his place. Thanks to the dedication of the Forest Park Citizens Protective League, the Forest Park Kiwanis Club, and the original five commissioners, the Park District was established as a place for people to enjoy the outdoors and all the recreational activities it provides.

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Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp will be held at the Day Camp Building (Building 4), located behind the tennis courts. The Day Camp staff is on duty approximately 5 minutes before the start of camp. Please do not drop off your child any earlier. Each child must be checked in by a parent when he/she arrives at camp. At the end of camp children will not be released to anyone but their parents unless we have received a phone call or note from the parent. The only other people who will be allowed to pick up campers are those people listed on the “Camper Release Form” listed during registration. Please do not be offended if the staff asks for identification; they are only looking out for your child’s safety. Parents must sign their child out at the end of the day.

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Pre-Ballet 4-6 Year old

Introduction to ballet concepts with emphasis on large motor movements. Students will learn different stretches and ballet positions, as well as acting out animals, playing active games, completing across-the-floor exercises and dancing to upbeat music. Please wear comfortable clothing and ballet shoes.

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Magic Class Coop with Oak Park

Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn fascinating tricks from a professional magician. Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. All materials are provided and each child will receive a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped together by age and always learn tricks that are age appropriate. Brand new tricks are taught each session.

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