Reservations for facilities at will open on Jan. 2, 2020.
Facilities can be used for any social gathering including, but not limited to class reunions, graduation parties, church and company picnics, group retreats or meetings.
To book these facilities for the 2020 calendar year, phone calls will be taken beginning at 8 a.m at Kennekuk Park (for rentals at Kennekuk and Lake Vermilion) at 217-442-1691, or Forest Glen (for rentals at Forest Glen) at 217-662-2142. Reservations will also be taken in person beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Kennekuk Visitor’s Center, and the Forest Glen LJK Visitor Center. Regular office hours are Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Park offices will be closed for the holidays December 23 – January 1.
Kennekuk Park offers three enclosed buildings, four open-air shelters, a Chapel, and Gazebo. Forest Glen has three enclosed buildings and two shelters and Lake Vermilion has 1 shelter.
There is a small increase in some building rental fees beginning in 2020 and information regarding these areas may be viewed online http://www.vccd.org/.
Available dates fill up quickly each year.
