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In 1920, a group of residents in Forest Park, Illinois, formed the Forest Park Citizens Protective League. Their mission was to oppose any industrial or railway sidings that might be constructed on the site that the Park District now occupies. The Forest Park Kiwanis Club, led by President Emery Parichy, worked closely with the League to achieve their goal of creating a public park. After fourteen years of hard work and dedication, the Park District was established through a referendum on November 6, 1934 and officially entered into the records of the Cook County Court on November 14. The first five commissioners chosen were John S. Murray, Fred Steers, Raymon H. Warnecke, Dr. John T. Warner and Harry Weidermann. Unfortunately, Dr. Warner passed away on December 18th before taking his oath of office, and Charles Heidelbach was appointed in his place. Thanks to the dedication of the Forest Park Citizens Protective League, the Forest Park Kiwanis Club, and the original five commissioners, the Park District was established as a place for people to enjoy the outdoors and all the recreational activities it provides.

At Tri-Star Gymnastics, our aim is to help children and families in the Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park areas as well as the Chicagoland area enjoy the physical and mental benefits of gymnastics. We have been doing this since 1987 and every class we offer has been created with the utmost care and attention. Our coaches — Kris Wright, Willie Washington, Lynn Allen, and Margie Gilchrist — are all highly trained and experienced professionals, and our classes are designed to meet the needs of toddlers through teens of all abilities. Whether your child is interested in our mini-star classes for 3-6 year olds, beginner/advanced beginner classes for 6-9 year olds, or our GIJO and USAG team classes, we have something for everyone.

At Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we’re proud to offer a unique experience for our students. Our curriculum combines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo, providing a comprehensive martial arts program. Our classes focus on teaching Wrestling and Judo takedowns, as well as BJJ and Wrestling for groundwork. Students can then practice all of their new skills in live training and open mat sessions. At Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we’re committed to helping our students reach their full potential. Our program blends the best aspects of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo. Our classes teach Wrestling and Judo takedowns as well as BJJ and Wrestling groundwork. We then give our students the chance to apply all of these skills in live training and open mat sessions.

At Sylvan Learning of Forest Park/Oak Park, we understand that every student has different needs and goals. That’s why we customize our instruction to your child’s individual needs and abilities. Our teachers create engaging, hands-on learning activities that make learning fun and effective. Plus, we provide regular progress reports to keep you in the loop. As parents, it's important to give our kids the best tools to succeed in school. That's why Sylvan Learning of Forest Park/Oak Park is here to help. Our teachers are dedicated to providing personalized instruction to boost your child's academic confidence, ignite their intellectual curiosity, and foster a lifelong love for learning. With our guidance and support, your child will be prepared for the challenges of the school year, and will experience more success in the classroom.

The Gasse School of Music is a unique resource for those who wish to learn and appreciate music in the Chicago area. Founded in June 2001, the school has been helping to bring the joy of music to the local communities of Forest Park, Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, and Berwyn. The school's goal is to provide an enriching musical experience that is infused with a sense of fun and love of music as well as technical excellence. With a faculty of five and 140 students, the school offers private and group instruction in instrumental music, elementary music, chamber music and music reading. The Gasse School of Music promotes public performances by its students, faculty and guest artists, and encourages its students to progress through elementary, middle school, high school, and college orchestras and chamber groups.