Vermilion County Parks to open 2023 shelter rentals on Jan. 3

Looking to plan a wedding, birthday party, reunion, graduation celebration, or family gathering in 2023? Kennekuk County Park, Forest Glen Preserve, and Lake Vermilion offer building and shelter rentals for your next gathering. The first day to reserve a building or shelter for 2023 will be Tuesday, January 3, 2023. For those making reservations in person, we will start at 7:30 am at the Kennekuk Visitor Center or at the Forest Glen Ranger Station (now the new office location). Phone call reservations will begin at 8:00 am. To reserve a shelter at Kennekuk or Lake Vermilion, call 217-442-1691; for Forest Glen call 217-662-2142. For full details on available shelters, including pricing, capacity, and photos, visit www.vccd.org.