At River Forest Park District we offer many inexpensive and fun activities, programs & classes designed for a wide variety of tastes and ages. So have a look around and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need more information.
Written proposals for the River Forest Park District's 2010 Concrete Paving Project in River Forest, IL shall be received until September 8, 2010.
Specifications may be picked up and proposals returned at the River Forest Park District office, 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, Illinois, starting August 25, 2010 between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. This is a State of Illinois/Cook County prevailing wage project with a certified payroll to be turned into the Park District.
Any questions regarding this proposal should be directed to Michael Sletten, Executive Director, at 708-366-6660x101 or at msletten@rfparks.com.
On Friday, August 27th, Park District staff will top dress Keystone Park West with Bio Soil as part of the Park District's athletic field maintenance program. Bio Soil is an organic fertilizer supplied by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago, derived from the waste treatment process of the agency. The soccer field will be closed for two weeks to allow time for the product to naturally incorporate into the soil. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Beto at 708-366-6660 xt. 103.
The Clear Sky Festival is Saturday, September 11th at Keystone Park from 2:00 pm-8:00 pm. The entertainment, food vendors, and inflatable rides end at 6:00 pm. At 6:00 pm, the high energy dodgeball tournament begins for school grades 4th-8th, with teams vying for top award and bragging rights! Register for the dodgeball tournament the day of the event between 2:00 pm-5:30 pm at the Information Tent. Your parent/guardian must be present to sign the dodgeball waiver.
The Festival is presented by the River Forest Park District, the River Forest Police Department, and the Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest.
Come join us for inflatable bouncers, laser tag, airbrush tattoo artist, rock climbing wall, food vendors, bicycle safety course, and more!
2010 Entertainment Schedule:
2:00pm-3:00pm - Illinois Shotokan Karate Club Demonstration
3:00pm-3:45pm - Magic Show
3:45pm-4:30pm - DJ Entertainment
4:30pm-5:00pm - Sheila Tully Irish Dancers
5:00pm-5:30pm - Triple Header Campaign: All Heads in Helmets Presenters and Prizes
5:30pm-6:00pm - DJ Entertainment
6:00pm-8:00pm - Dodgeball Tournament (Grades 4-8)
The Fall Brochure was mailed to all residents and is available for resident on-line registration. Resident registration began August 16th and Non-Resident registration begins August 30th.
Not listed in the Fall Brochure, but available for registration:
Coed Basketball Pre-Season Clinic: Saturday, December 4-December 18, Roosevelt School North Gym - Fee: R$62/NR$74
Grades 1-2 9:00 am-10:30 am - Code # 3110.201
Grades 3-4 10:30 am-12:00 pm - Code # 3110.202
Grades 5-8 12:30 pm-2:00 pm - Code # 3110.203
The Park District is seeking applications for a part-time Park Ambassador position at a rate of $10.00/hour. The Park Ambassador works Monday - Friday, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, plus possible Saturday and Sunday hours, between the dates of April 1 - November 15. The position is responsible for supervision of field and facility use, trash collection, and for closing and cleaning 3 Park District restrooms at Priory, Washington, and Keystone Parks.
Qualifications: High school graduate. Minimum of 20 years of age. A valid Illinois State Driver's License (Class A). In good condition with sufficient strength to lift and hold 50 pounds.
Interested candidates shall submit an application to: Mary Dominguez, Business Manager, River Forest Park District, 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305, 708-366-6660 xt. 102, mdominguez@rfparks.com
The River Forest Park District is currently accepting applications to fill a vacant Parks Foundation Board Director position, term to expire in April, 2013.
The River Forest Parks Foundation is an independent group of River Forest residents and business representatives who support the need of parks and recreation for their commuity. The Parks Foundation was created to enhance the quality of life for all River Forest residents by helping provide, through volunteerism and contributions, the best in parks, facilities and recreation opportunities. All donations to the Parks Foundation are tax deductible, as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
For more information, please contact Michael Sletten at
708-366-6660 xt. 101 or msletten@rfparks.com
Registration is now available online at the River Forest Park District website at www.rfparks.com or at www.signmeup.com/69106. The race is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 am SHARP, and the Tot Races and Wheelchair Dash will begin at 8:45 am. The Community Bank Makin' Tracks 5K Run/Walk is presented by the Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest, the River Forest Park District, Concordia University Chicago, and Fenwick High School. Net proceeds from this event will benefit the West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) to provide superior recreation services for adults and children who have a physical impairment, developmental delay, a mental disability, or any other type of disability. The race is a 3.1 mile USATF-certified course (USATF#IL-08078) that will run through the flat, tree-lined streets of River Forest. The course map is available on this website under the Makin' Tracks icon.
Contact Karen Scherrer, Race Director, at kscherrer@rfparks.com or 708-366-6660 xt 105
Have you lost something in the parks? Please call Patty at
708-366-6660 xt. 100 to see if we found it. The call is free, and we may just have what you are looking for.
