Rick Amos from Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Rec: 4th of July Festivities & Community Updates!

Join Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss in this special episode of the Lake Forest Podcast as they welcome Rick Amos, the Director of Events for the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation!

🎆 4th of July Festival at Deerpath Community Park:
Rick details the return of the festival to its original location at Deerpath Community Park, emphasizing the improvements and enhancements made to the park. With synthetic turf, the park promises a more enjoyable experience, free from the usual mud and mosquitoes. He shares exciting plans for the layout, including the stage setup, seating arrangements, and the array of inflatables, games, and food vendors that will be available for attendees.

📹 Fireworks & Live Streaming:
Rick confirms that the fireworks will be launched from the driving range of Onwentsia Golf Club, ensuring a spectacular view from the park. He also discusses the possibility of live streaming the event for those who cannot attend in person, providing an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the festivities.

🎶 Live Music:
This year’s musical lineup features the energetic Dancing Queen, an ABBA tribute band, and the funky Shagadelics, bringing 70s and 80s disco vibes. Rick also mentions the upcoming performances of Heart of Glass, a Blondie tribute band, at the Palatine Hometown Fest and Pierogi Fest.

🍔 Food & Beverage:
Festival-goers can look forward to a variety of food options, from burgers and brats to more upscale offerings from Oak Restaurant. There’s also a VIP area with buffet-style dining and beverages, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

🌟 Community Support & Future Plans:
Rick expresses gratitude for the unwavering support from sponsors like Lake Forest Bank and Fields Auto Group, highlighting their crucial role in making these events possible. He also teases potential future plans, including a possible move of the festival to the beach next year, and the idea of adding a temporary dome over the park in winter for year-round activities.

🏞️ Park & Rec Updates:
The conversation shifts to other community projects, such as the beach walkway project set to open around Labor Day, and updates on the Deerpath Park improvements. Rick also discusses the challenges and opportunities for the Rec Center, emphasizing the need for renovations or possible relocation.

🌲 Seasonal Events:
Rick provides a sneak peek into the planning for the annual Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Ceremony, encouraging community feedback to make this beloved event even better.

Join us for this engaging conversation with Rick Amos, filled with exciting news and updates about Lake Forest’s vibrant community events. Don’t miss out on all the details about the upcoming 4th of July Festival and much more!

Key Moments:
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4:58 Rain Seepage Water Basements
5:43 Cicada Stench?
6:40 Rick Amos Arrives https://lfparksandrec.com/friends-fou...
7:51 4th of July fireworks https://lfparksandrec.com/friends-fou...
8:38 Upcoming Events 4th of july Deerpath Community park
9:28 Deerpath Park https://lfparksandrec.com/deerpath-co...
10:10 beach Walkway project
10:24 No Rain outs with all the rain
11:48 Fireworks Plan for 4th at Deerpath Park what will it look like
13:47 Will cameras be on to watch at home?
14:35 What bands are playing? Dancing Queen https://www.dancingqueenband.com/ Shagadelics https://www.facebook.com/shagadelicsb...
16:47 Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band Playing: Palatine Hometown Fest July 4th 3pm https://palatinejaycees.org/hometown-... Pierogi Fest Whiting Indiana SAT, JULY 27TH SHERIDAN STAGE 8:00pm - 10:00pm
17:34 Food at 4th of July
19:31 Lake Forest Bank Always a supporter https://www.lakeforestbank.com/
21:03 Fields Auto Group Support https://www.fieldsauto.com/
22:25 Beach Project
26:30 Rick Amos Breaking News on Beach Fireworks?
31:10 Lake Forest music Fest Suspended w
32:10 Tree Lighting
33:35 Hallmark Movie Moments
34:10 Fred Jackson Golf Outing https://lfparksandrec.com/friends-fou...
35:45 Pickleball Update
37:06 New Park and Rec Director Mike Wick https://www.cityoflakeforest.com/news...
37:45 Rec Center needs to be updated
39:02 What's next for Parks and Rec
40:30 Temporary Dome in winter?
41:15 Tournaments
43:15 How to get tickets to lake forest 4th of july fireworks https://events.com/r/en_US/registrati...