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Deerpath Road undergoing major upgrade
Plans for the Deerpath Streetscape Project have been underway for years. Construction began in January 2025.
Project highlights include:
Pedestrian Safety: New crosswalks, improved sightlines, and traffic calming to create a safer experience for everyone.
Infrastructure Renewal: Replacement of the century-old water main, deteriorating sidewalks, and repaving within project limits.
Beautification: New trees, decorative elements, and hanging planter baskets to beautify our community.
Looking for something to do during the winter months?
Winter is a beautiful time of the year to explore Lake County, Illinois! With 170 lakes and rivers, our Winter Wonderland is on full display in our parks, hills and Winter activities.
Be sure to take advantage of Lake County’s outdoor adventures at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, Illinois Beach State Park, Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Lakewood Forest Preserve, Wilmot Mountain, and Volo Bog State Natural Area to name a few.
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Visit the Lake County Outdoor Winter Guide for more information
Thanks to all who participated in the 2024 Conway Park Autumn Classic
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Despite the weather, the 2024 Conway Park Autumn Classic 5K Run & 2 Mile Fun Walk was a great success. Thank you for participating.
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Click here for 5k run results.
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Click here for event photos.
Lake Forest Police Station coming to Conway Park
In September 2024, the City of Lake Forest purchased the property at 1925 Field Court. Extensive renovations must be completed before the police facility opens.
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More details are available here.
Local Attractions
Bess Bower Dunn Museum, formerly known as the Lake County Discovery Museum, is an interactive museum of history, art, and popular culture located in Libertyville, Illinois. The museum is dedicated to sharing the entwined stories of people, events and nature through exhibitions, education and community engagement in Lake County, Illinois.
For more information visit https://www.lcfpd.org/museum/
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The Chicago Botanic Garden has 385 acres of nature, beauty, and respite to discover. Try one of our seasonal walks, let your kids roll down the hills of the Nature Play Garden, or explore what’s in bloom. Attractions include the annual Orchid Show, painting and photography workshops and more.
For more information visit https://www.chicagobotanic.org/