The City of Lake Forest offers a variety of recreational activities.  These activities include a number of parks, shopping and dining amenities, and City events.        

Natural Amenities

- The City of Lake Forest offers a wide variety of natural amenities which include 27 neighborhood and community parks, Heritage Hill Historic Park, the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, The Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center, and the Serrano Creek and Aliso Creek Trails along with numerous other hiking, biking and equestrian trails.  The parks throughout the City of Lake Forest have many unique features such as roller hockey rinks, shady structures, and all of our park are universally accessible.  For a complete list of the parks located in the City of Lake Forest click here.

Shopping and Dinning Amenities

- Within the City of Lake Forest, we offer a vast array of shopping and dining experiences to satisfy the need's of everyone.  Our two main shopping and dining areas, The Arbor on El Toro and the Foothill Ranch Towne Centre, offer a wide array of shopping and dinning experiences.  The many neighborhood retail centers located throughout the City also offer great shopping and dining experiences.  From the big chain restaurants to small family owned restaurants, boutiques and specialty stores, the City of Lake Forest has something for everyone's specific need.

City Events and Facilities

- The City of Lake Forest offers a variety of events and programs.  These include teen and senior programs, recreation classes, youth sports, excursions, and a number of community events such as Bunny Blast, Rancho Days Fiesta and the 4th of July Parade.  The City is also proud to offer the Etnies Skate Park.  Working with Sole Technologies, the City of Lake Forest helped develop the Etnies Skate Park, which opened in 2003.  This state of the art park allows skateboarders, BMX riders and roller bladers the opportunity to practice and heighten their skills in a safe environment.  For more information on the great events and programs offered by the City of Lake Forest click here or call (949) 461-3450.  For more information on the Etnies Skate Park visit their website by clicking here or call (949) 916-5870.


For more information about the recreation activities the City of Lake Forest offers, please contact us by phone at (949) 461-3450 or visit us online by clicking here.