Forest Preserves To Close For Christmas

Mokena IL

22 December, 2020

6:46 PM

Description

Press release from the Forest Preserve District of Will County: The Forest Preserve District's preserves, including dog parks, will be closed on Friday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday. Christmas is the only day that the preserves are closed throughout the year. Most employees will be off from noon Thursday, December 24, through Friday, December 25. While Forest Preserve visitor centers have been closed to the public since Friday, November 20, as part of the state's Tier 3 COVID-19 mitigation efforts, staff have been working remotely or in buildings while following all health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. After the Christmas holiday, staff will be once again available for all Forest Preserve services via phones, email and the website. Virtual Zoom and Facebook Live programs and small in-person outdoor programs will continue to be held. The program schedule is available on the Event Calendar. This press release was produced by the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The views expressed are the author's own.