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Lansing is home to a large number of parks that are managed by the Lan-Oak Park District, a branch of local government separate from the Village Board. In addition, we are part of a larger community that includes Cook County Forest Preserves and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. All these entities develop programs that are a resource for residents who are interested in outdoor activities, climate, environment, and animals that surround us and impact community life.
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board and Decennial Committee meeting – 4/15/24
The Lan-Oak Park District Board meets to discuss and make decisions regarding recreational parks and programs in Lansing. Agendas...
Green Lake in Calumet City among lakes to be stocked with Rainbow Trout for fishing season
The Forest Preserves of Cook County has announced the 2024 spring inland trout fishing season, opening on Saturday, April 6...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board and Decennial Committee meeting – 3/18/24
The Lan-Oak Park District Board meets to discuss and make decisions regarding recreational parks and programs in Lansing. Agendas...
TF South alum ventured to the Arctic circle to witness the effects of climate change
Of all the places Podgorski has traveled to, the Arctic Tundra has captured her heart like no other place before...
Local Sierra Club to present ‘Electrify Your Home – (Partially) at the Government’s Expense’
Electrify Your Home - The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Sierra Club will be hosting “Electrify Your Home - (Partially) at the Government’s Expense” on Monday, March 11, at 7:15 p.m.
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board and Decennial Committee meeting – 2/19/24
The Lan-Oak Park District Board meets to discuss and make decisions regarding recreational parks and programs in Lansing. Agendas...
Sand Ridge Nature Center, Beaubien Woods among forest preserves hosting winter volunteer days
Consider joining a volunteer workday to help our natural greenspaces thrive throughout the Calumet region...
Local Sierra Club to host ‘Plastic Earth’ documentary
Plastic Earth is a groundbreaking documentary that follows Janice Overbeck, a concerned mother, as she embarks on a journey to uncover...
Rescheduled agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 1/22/24
Rescheduled meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Center
The January 15 Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting was cancelled due to the "winter chill...
Cancelled – Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 1/15/23
The Lan-Oak Park District has cancelled its January 15 Board meeting. The following message was supplied by the park district:"Due to the Winter Chill...
Lan-Oak Park District threatens legal action against Lansing Journal
The stylized rendering of an iconic Lansing landmark on a T-shirt sold by The Lansing Journal has led the Lan-Oak Park District to threaten legal action ...
Local Sierra Club to present 2024 ‘Members’ Slides Night’
The Sierra Club Sauk-Calumet Group will be hosting “Members’ Slides Night,” on Monday, January 8, at 7:15 pm.
2024 Wolf Lake Winter Wonderland festival to feature Tree ID Walk
The 23rd annual Winter Wonderland festival on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, will feature a Tree Identification Walk at 1:30 p.m. at Eggers Grove Forest Preserve in Chicago.
Help us keep reporting — Local Parks
Accessible, well-maintained local parks give a community places to gather, play, and celebrate — but only if people know about them....
Starved Rock State Park featured in first collectible ornament from ICF
The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) announced a new ornament series commemorating Illinois state parks. The 2023...