Trips
Trip Information
•Recreation & Parks Department will need name, date of birth, address, phone number, and emergency number of each person registering for a trip.
•Before participating in any program or event sponsored by the Recreation & Parks Department a waiver must be signed by the participant or responsible parent/guardian.
•Trip return times are approximate and may change due to unforeseen circumstances and traffic.
•Refunds - Refunds for trips may vary due to non-refundable tickets or fees. Refund requests made prior to the trip deadline date will be given less a 5% refund fee. Cancellations made by Recreation & Parks are not subject to the 5% refund fee. Online registration fees are non-refundable. Please note: Refunds for purchases made by credit card are processed back to the credit card. Refunds for purchases made by cash or check are processed with a check (within ten business days) through the Village of Park Forest Finance Department.
•Nothing kills a good trip quicker than waiting until the last minute to register! Please sign up early or the trip that you want may have to be cancelled.
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The Park Forest Recreation Department offers trips throughout the year. Information is sent to those on the mailing list. If you would like to be on the mailing list, please call the Recreation & Parks Department at (708)748-2005.
Brochures: Click on the links below
2018 Summer Brochure
Trip Brochure (Edition 7/19/18)
Soaring Eagle Casino & Tour of Frankenmuth, Michigan Trip Flyer
New Orleans Trip Flyer
| Route 66 Tour "A few Kicks on Route 66." Travel along the original world-famous Route 66 from Joliet to Pontiac. We will have photo ops of some of the icons on the route, including the Polk-a-Dot Restaurant, the Gemini Giant and many others. We will hear the history of the famous road along with that of the towns along the way. There will be museum stops in Joliet and the Route 66 Museum in Pontiac. Lunch will be at Bernardi's Restaurant in Pontiac. Each person will also receive an Illinois Route 66 map. This trip is non-refundable. Registration deadline: August 29, 2018. Menu: Salad, bread, Fried Chicken,Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Mostaccioli and Ice Cream for dessert. Choice of coffee, tea or soft drink. Ages 18 & Older $100 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 24688-01 W 8 am-5 pm Sept 19 |
Michigan Winery Tour This trip is non-refundable. Registration deadline: September 14, 2018. Ages 21 & Older $180 |
Ghost the Musical This musical adaptation of the 1990 Academy Award winning film follows the love story of Sam and Molly. After Sam’s untimely death, he tries to protect Molly from an unknown threat. In an attempt to communicate with her, he enlists the help of a storefront psychic to hilarious and harrowing effect. This tale about the power of love features a score by Grammy Award winning songwriters Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, and includes the classic “Unchained Melody”. Trip is non-refundable. Registration deadline: September 10, 2018. Lunch and show at the Theatre At The Center, Munster, IN. Menu: Lemon Rice Soup, Chicken Tetrazzini or Beef Stroganoff with buttered noodles, Key Largo Vegetable Blend and Chocolate Fudge Cake for dessert. Please mention meal choice when registering. Ages 18 & Older $80 per person Depart/Return: Village Hall, Lobby 24689-01 Th 10:30 am-5:30 pm Oct 11, 2018 |
Blue Chip Casino |
Miracle on 34th Street Menu: Cream of PotatoSoup with cheese garnish. Choice of Roast Sirloin of Beef or Shrimp Skewer with duchess potatoes, broccoli spears and carrot cake for dessert. Please mention meal choice when registering. Ages 18 & Older $80 |
| New Orleans – Diamond Tours March 10-16, 2019 7 days, 6 nights Program # 34640-01 Ages 21 & Older $730 per person (Double Occupancy) $710 per person (Triple Occupancy) $985 per person (Single Occupancy) $75 due at registration (per person), with the balance due by January 3, 2019.
Registration deadline: January 3, 2018. Online registration is not available for this trip. Contact Recreation & Parks at 708-748-2005 for more information or visit Recreation & Parks’ website at www.villageofparkforest.com. Link: New Orleans Trip Flyer |