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Parks and nature
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.
Spring events in local forest preserves
by Melanie Jongsma
SOUTH HOLLAND and LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2018) - The Forest Preserves of Cook County have released their Spring Guide to events...
Winterhoff Park to join Lan-Oak Park District’s series of ‘destination’ parks
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2018) - Van Laten Park has a StoryWalk. Lions Park has pickleball. Potts Park is slated for bocce....
Zander Woods undergoes restoration
Rare ecosystem ranks as Number 2 priority
information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County
THORNTON, Ill. (January 21, 2018) - Lansing residents who drive to...
Study confirms Lansing’s dog park is following best practices
Design and placement meet national standards
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 15, 2018) - Though having a dog park is new to Lansing, the concept...
Lan-Oak Park District offers ‘a good variety’ at Eisenhower Center
New programs, affordable prices make 2018 a good year to get active
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (January 2018) - Throughout the year, the Lan-Oak Park...
Sand Ridge Nature Center offers January activities
information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 2018) - Sand Ridge Nature Center offers a variety of monthly series...
Taltree Arboretum and Purdue University Northwest announce partnership
Purdue will assume operations of Taltree Arboretum & Gardens in early 2018
Information provided by Purdue University Northwest
VALPARAISO, Ind. (December 20, 2017) - Taltree Arboretum...
Mowing leaves instead of raking
Mulching can save money and improve the environment
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 21, 2017) - Public Works staff confirm that Lansing's 2017 arrangement with...
Lansing gets a dog park
At last
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 24, 2017) - Dog lovers throughout Lansing have been requesting a dog park for years, and 2018 will...
Park Board welcomes Micaela Smith as new Commissioner
Diversity considered a strength as Smith is unanimously approved
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 16, 2017) - "You have to represent the people you're serving,"...
TF South alum keynotes Calumet Heritage Conference
Ted Cable returns to Lansing, Illinois, for October 28 Hegewisch conference
by Melanie Jongsma
HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO, Ill. (October 14, 2017) - "The Calumet Region is where...
Potts Park playground equipment installed
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 10, 2017) - Superintendent of Parks and Maintenance Michelle Havran met with Juan Guzman and Darrell Garrison at Potts...
Tennis court resurfacing at Rotary Park complete
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 23, 2017) - The 95-degree September temperatures did not stop Jeff and Jake, from U.S. Tennis Court Construction Co.,...
Potts Park updates nearing completion
"Destination Parks" are part of Lan-Oak Park District strategy
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 23, 2017) - You're unlikely to stumble across Potts Park unless...
Van Laten Park updates include “StoryWalk”
by Maureen Mason-Spatz
LANSING, Ill. (August 2017) - Van Laten Park is located at 183rd Street and Holland Road, nestled south and east of the...