Wednesday, August 6th, 2025: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
150 S Maywood
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Everyone attends the carnival & Beer Garden in the evening, at WEST PARK. But, following the Lake Forest Day parade, bring the kids to SOUTH PARK for a huge picnic.
All are welcome. I provide the Music, Brats, Pizza, Hoagies, Green River, Lemonade & Water. No Alcohol.
DIRECTIONS:
Please Note: - Avoid Western Avenue. It will be closed & Ryan Pl. won’t be accessible from either direction:
FROM DOWNTOWN LAKE FOREST:
Take Deerpath Rd. East to Sheridan Rd. & turn right. Take Sheridan Rd. South 2 miles to Highview Terr. & turn right. Take Highview Terr. West 3 blocks to the end, at Maywood - South Park entrance.
FROM THE NORTH:
Take US-41 South 1/2 mile past Rt-60 (Townline Rd.) to Westleigh Rd. & turn left. Take Westleigh Rd. East to Sheridan Rd. & turn left. Take Sheridan Rd. North 1 mile to Highview Terr. & turn left. Take Highview Terr. East 3 blocks to the end at Maywood - South Park entrance.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take US-41 North 3 miles past Rt-22 (Half Day Rd.) to Westleigh Rd. & turn right. Take Westleigh Rd. East to Sheridan Rd. & turn left. Take Sheridan Rd. North 1 mile to Highview Terr. & turn left. Take Highview Terr. East 3 blocks to the end at Maywood - South Park entrance.
FROM THE WEST (Rt-60):
Take Rt-60 (Townline Rd.) East to US-41 & turn right. Go 1/2 mile South to Westleigh Rd. & turn left. Take Westleigh Rd. East to Sheridan Rd. & turn left. Take Sheridan Rd. North 1 mile to Highview Terr. & turn left. Take Highview Terr. East 3 blocks to the end at Maywood - South Park entrance.
FROM THE WEST (Rt-22):
Take Rt-22 (Half Day Rd.) East to US-41 & turn left. Go 3 miles North to Westleigh Rd. & turn right. Take Westleigh Rd. East to Sheridan Rd. & turn left. Take Sheridan Rd. North 1 mile to Highview Terr. & turn left. Take Highview Terr. East 3 blocks to the end at Maywood - South Park entrance.
HOTELS
Hotel rates in the area, vary: This Priceline site rates (1-5 stars) & lists prices for hotels/motels near Lake Forest - from $55 - $200 per night.
https://www.priceline.com/
HIGH END ACCOMMODATIONS
Deer Path Inn 847-234-2280
255 E. Illinois Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
https://www.thedeerpathinn.com/
Hilton Garden Inn 847-735-8374 800-230-4134
26225 N. Riverwoods Blvd.
Mettawa, IL 60045
https://www.hilton.com/.../ordlfgi-hilton-garden-inn.../
Residence Inn 847-615-2701 800-997-5148
26325 N. Riverwoods Blvd.
Mettawa, IL 60045
https://www.marriott.com/reservation/availability.mi...
The Forester 847-582-6400
200 N. Field Dr.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
https://www.theforesterhotel.com/
The Hyatt 847-945-3400
1750 Lake Cook Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
https://www.hyatt.com/.../hyatt-regency-deerfield/deerf
Hilton Homewood Suites 800-230-4134
10 Westminster Way
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
https://www.hilton.com/.../chilshw-homewood-suites.../
Holiday Inn 800-230-4134
6161 West Grand Ave.
Gurnee, IL 60031
https://www.ihg.com/.../us/en/gurnee/chiwg/hoteldetail
Holiday Inn Mount Prospect 800-997-5149
200 East Rand Rd.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
https://holiday-inn-mount-prospect-chicago.booked.net/
Indigo Hotel 800-997-5148
450 North Milwaukee Ave.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
https://www.ihg.com/.../us/en/vernon-hills/vhlil/hoteldetail
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Northshore 800-997-5149
2000 South Lakeside Dr.
Bannockburn, IL 60015
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/.../la-quinta.../overview
LESS EXPENSIVE ACCOMMODATIONS
Sleep Inn 847-578-9900
3250 Bittersweet Ave.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Days Inn 847-887-9000
3000 N Skokie Hwy.
North Chicago, IL 60064
Sunset Motel 847-234-4669
511 Rockland Rd.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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