Be The First To Enjoy Lake Forest's Newest Playground

LAKE FOREST, IL — A date is set for the completion of Lake Forest's newest playground, which has been in the works since early this year.

The city will celebrate the Forest Park Beach Playground's completion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 1 at 10 a.m.

The city decided on the playground's design after more than 570 residents responded to a survey and provided feedback on two design concepts they were presented. City officials paid attention to feedback to make sure the new playground would have improved accessibility, expanded sensory play, increased shade and exciting climbing features.

The original playground was built in 2004 and was meant to have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, and
was due for an upgrade, the city said. Lake Forest has partnered with Kids Around the World, a nonprofit that refurbishes playground equipment for underserved communities, to have two major components of the old playground reinstalled elsewhere.

“We’re thrilled that our playground can live on in another part of the world,” said Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry. “It’s a great example of how we can reduce waste, give back, and support play for all.”