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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.
Park Board welcomes Micaela Smith as new Commissioner
Diversity considered a strength as Smith is unanimously approvedby 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 strategyby Melanie JongsmaLANSING, 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...
Pickleball comes to Lansing, Illinois
New courts at Lions Park attract regular players from throughout the regionby Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (September 2017) - At least three mornings a...
The pool is open
LANSING, Ill. (September 11, 2017) - After being closed for remodeling for a month, the pool at Eisenhower Fitness Center is now open again.The...