The Historical Society of Forest Park is hosting its 7th annual garden walk July 20. Ticket holders will receive a guidebook to lead them through some of Forest Park’s backyards and open spaces.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., locals can enjoy a variety of the village’s summer foliage, from colorful flowers to lush lawns.
The day of the walk, pick up a guidebook at the Roos Recreation Center, 7329 Harrison St., for a map of seven participating sites full of verdant grass and trees, and decorative lawn ornaments.
In past years, the self-guided garden walk has served as a source of inspiration for residents.
“You’re going to see something that you can take and make it work in your yard,” Forest Park homeowner Ramona Ramos-Sullivan previously told the Review. “You’re going to see how people grow vegetables in our area, how some people incorporate natives. I know a couple of people have had ponds.”
Those who want to see such landscaping on the garden walk can buy $15 tickets in advance or $20 tickets on July 20. Proceeds will go to the Historical Society of Forest Park for preservation, collection and maintenance of the village’s history.
Buy tickets at https://www.forestparkhistory.org/