About Us

Location

Our Park and Aquatic Center are located south of I-290 just east of the Des Plaines Avenue Exit.
7501 Harrison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-7500
Fax (708) 366-1142

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Closed: July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day (Nov. 10), Thanksgiving (Nov. 23 and Nov. 24), Christmas Day (December 25), New Year’s Day (January 1)

History

In 1920 a group of residents formed the Forest Park Citizens Protective League for the purpose of opposing any industrial or railway sidings that might be constructed on the site that the Park District now occupies. With the cooperation of the Forest Park Kiwanis Club and their president Emery Parichy, the group began to work toward the creation of a public park.
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Public Info

Learn more about our policies and operations here.
Policies/Info 2023-2024 Budget Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Audit Levy

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners meets on the third Thursday of each month. All meetings are at 6:00 p.m. on the second-floor of the Administration Building located at 7501 Harrison Street. These are open meetings; the public is invited to attend and express ideas as well as concerns.
Commissioners Meetings / Agendas Public Notices

Staff

Learn more about the Park District’s staff. If you need to contact one of us directly, check here!
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Conduct Ordinance Code

Learn more about our ordinance code, as approved by the board of directors
Ordinance Code

Foundation and Community Support

Community support plays an essential role in our park district system. There are several ways the community can play a role in ensuring our parks remain a viable and vital part of our village. Click below for more!
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ABOUT THE PARK DISTRICT

While the village has undoubtedly changed in the 85 plus years since the park district was formed, the staff and board of commissioners still remain committed to providing the community with a beautiful park, modern facilities and quality programming. The Park District of Forest Park was established by referendum and was entered into the records officially on November 14, 1934.

The Park District provides a variety of leisure activities for people of all ages throughout the year.

Park District facilities include an Administrative Building, the Roos Recreation Center, Baseball/Softball Fields (3), Batting Cages (2), Bocce Ball Courts (2), Day Camp Building, In-Line Skating Rink (Outdoor), Maintenance Garage, Outdoor Aquatic Center, Outdoor Sand Volleyball Courts (2), Playground, Soccer Field (Outdoor), Skate Park, Tennis Courts and NFC Fitness Court.

The Park District of Forest Park has cooperative agreements with local School District 91 for joint use of facilities and is a member of the West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA), an organization that provides year round programming and services for our residents with special needs.

In 2019, the Park District of Forest Park celebrated 85 years of service to the residents of Forest Park. For more information about the Park District of Forest Park, give us a call at 708-366-7500 or visit us on Social Media!
Facebook: @PDoFP
Twitter/Instragram: @PDForestPark

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Contact Information

Main Building/Admin
7501 W. Harrison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
Phone: (708) 366-7500
Fax (708) 366-1142

Roos Recreation Center
7329 W. Harrison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
Phone: (708) 866-7667

Administrative Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed

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