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  1. Park Forest is a village located south of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, with a small southern portion in Will County, Illinois, United States. The village was originally designed by Loebl Schlossman & Bennett as a planned community for veterans returning from World War II. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 21,687.

    • United States
    • Illinois
    • 712 ft (217 m)
    • 708
  2. Feb 25, 2024 · The mission of the Park Forest Historical Society is to preserve, interpret and celebrate the unique history, diversity and achievements of the Village of Park Forest, Illinois through exhibits, publications and special programs;To educate residents, students and visitors in all aspects of village history;To encourage donations and enlist ...

    • Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery. Underpinning the Park Forest’s formidable arts scene is this regional gallery on the village green. The annual highlight here is the second-oldest juried art fair in Chicagoland, the Park Forest Art Fair.
    • 1950s Park Forest House Museum. Backing onto Thorn Creek Woods is a museum preserving a townhome built in the wave of construction immediately after WWII when the Park Forest was incorporated as a village.
    • Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve. There’s a wonderful expanse of nature in the south of Park Forest at the headwaters of Thorn Creek. From here this watercourse weaves its way through the Chicago Southland on its way to the Little Calumet River.
    • Thorn Creek Nature Center. In the preserve at 247 Monee Rd you’ll find the Thorn Creek Nature Center. Unusually, this attraction is in a converted old church dating back to 1861, and you can visit to browse an extensive nature library and see exhibits about the ecosystems at Thorn Creek Woods.
  3. Live. Discover. Join the Park Forest Aqua Center with Early Bird pricing. The Park Forest Aqua Center is returning for its 68th season. The Aqua Center is one of Chicagoland’s premiere outdoor pool experiences. The facility is three pools in one, providing fun for everyone of all ages. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing from now until June 7.

  4. Location. Located approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, Park Forest (population 21,975) is part of both Cook and Will Counties. It is bordered by Chicago Heights, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Richton Park, and University Park.

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  6. 1. Tall Grass Arts Association - Gallery. 3. Art Galleries. By sweetsweetliving. This art is created by Local and distance artist. A great way to be inspired. 2. 1950's Park Forest House Museum. Speciality Museums. By j0nseyp. This is a great field trip for small groups who may be studying post WWII history, and a great walk down memory lane... 3.

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