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Central Park
Features
- 2 small grills
- Tables
- Two Pavilions
Located on Lakewood Boulevard, just steps from some of Park Forest’s most popular attractions like the Park Forest Public Library, Park Forest Aqua Center, and Freedom Hall, Central Park is a favorite among those looking for an easily found outdoor space capable of accommodating large or small groups.
Amenities
Central Park boasts two pavilions with eight tables in each, electrical outlets. Rental of the East Pavilion includes an attached kitchen area complete with a sink, stove, and refrigerator. The West Pavilion does not include a kitchen area. Restrooms are conveniently located between the East and West Pavilions. Two small grills are located by the West Pavilion.
Central Park is a great outdoor park for events like family reunions, class reunions, and work functions. It is particularly popular with those wishing to be near play areas for children.
Check out this page for park permit details in early 2026
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Park Rules
Waste Management in the Parks
Help keep our parks clean and sustainable by following these simple tips:
Refuse: Do not use styrofoam products — they are not recyclable and can harm people and wildlife.
Reduce: Avoid single-use plastics. Bring reusable containers, plates, and utensils.
Reuse: Minimize food waste by taking leftovers home, sharing with guests, or donating to a food pantry (call ahead).
Recycle Right:
Rinse containers free of food and flatten cardboard boxes.
Acceptable: plastics, glass, cans, and jars.
Not accepted: plastic bags, plastic cutlery, styrofoam, candy wrappers, chip bags, paper plates, napkins, or items with food on them.
Sort It Out: Never put trash in recycling bins. If unsure whether something is recyclable, throw it in the trash.
Spread the Word: Remind others to recycle properly at events.
For more info, visit villageofparkforest.com/sustainability.
Village of Park Forest Ordinances - Pet Waste Disposal and Removal
Sec. 14-2. - Declaration of nuisances. It shall be deemed unlawful and a nuisance for any person within the village limits to: (3) Permit any pet under his care or control to deposit any excrement upon the property of another, without the express consent of the owner of the property; appear with a pet upon any alley, street, sidewalk, park, playground, parking lot, church or school grounds or other property of public use, without some means for the removal of excrement; fail to remove any excrement deposited by such pet; or dispose of such excrement except as provided in section 86-4 of this Code. This section shall not apply to a blind or physically handicapped person while walking his guide or support dog.
Sec. 14-49. - Removal of excrement. (a) No person shall appear with a pet upon the public ways or within public places or upon the property of another, absent that person's consent, without some means for the removal of excrement, nor shall any person fail to remove any excrement deposited by such pet. This section shall not apply to a blind or physically handicapped person while walking his guide or support dog. (b) This section shall be enforced under and in accordance with chapter 2, article VII of this Code, which article provides for the administrative adjudication of certain ordinance violations.