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Village of Park Forest - Recreation, Parks & Community Health News

Posted on: June 26, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Celebrate Great American Campout on July 24-25 in Your Own Backyard

The Great American Campout will not be happening this year in Central Park, but the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board is encouraging residents to celebrate Great American Campout on July 24-25, 2020 in their own backyards.

For more information visit https://www.nwf.org/Great-American-Campout/Camping-Resources/Indoor-Camping

Great American Campout Flyer 2020

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