Forest Preserve District of Will County will feature paddling, how to recycle your bicycle, a bird hike, and a squirrel program for kids.
Recreation
Grand Opening of Somonauk Park and Fall Fest Set for September 30
September 30 is the official grand opening date of the Somonauk Nature Adventure Park as well as the return of the Park Forest Fall Fest.
Hallelujah Temple Presents Camp Creative
Halleluia Temple presents Camp Creative as part of its summer fun. This week brings PUPPET MANIA for everyone ages 8+.
Paddle to the Music on July 15 at Monee Reservoir’s Surf-n-Turf Concert
Enjoy a summer treat and paddle to the music from a kayak or canoe during a Surf-N-Turf concert at Monee Reservoir on Saturday, July 15.
Will County Forest Preserve Offers Exploration, Sustainability Programs
The Will County Forest Preserve District’s program schedule offers many ways to explore, paddle and hike to view creatures and nature.
Update on Union Conflict at Somonauk Park
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A dispute continues regarding whether a village contractor, YAD Construction, is paying prevailing wages to workers at Somonauk Park pavilion. As reported on June 22 in eNews Park Forest, work hit a snag when representatives of the Cement Masons Union Local No. 502 began to picket the work site.[Read More…]
Rats! Union Conflict Arises at Somonauk Park
Work on the new pavilion in Somonauk Park halted when members of Cement Masons Union Local No. 502 began to picket, union rats in tow.
Somonauk Park Update: This is the year!
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- 2023 is promising to be the year that the long-delayed Somonauk Nature Adventure Park will open to residents. According to Kevin Adams, the Director of the Park Forest Recreation, Parks & Community Health Department, everything is coming together for a grand opening ceremony this July. Staff will[Read More…]
Parks Director Provides Update on Somonauk Park
Kevin Adams provided an update on the long-delayed opening of the Somonauk Nature Adventure Park: late Spring or early Summer of 2023.
Altered Sign Creates Confusion About Opening of Somonauk Nature Adventure Park
Residents visiting Somonauk Park over the last couple of weeks may have been surprised to see the banner announcing the opening was altered.