The Park District of Forest Park turns 90 next month and is organizing a nostalgic get- together to celebrate.
The day after its official birthday, on Nov. 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., the park district will host its anniversary festivities at its administrative building, 7501 Harrison St.
It’s an open house “so everybody in Forest Park can come celebrate with us,” said Jackie Iovinelli, executive director of the park district, at its October board meeting.
Iovinelli said the park district coordinated with Robert’s Westside to schedule The Replays to perform music. There will also be refreshments and speeches, with a toast at 8 p.m.
The park district is planning on wrapping a room of its building’s second floor with tables of archival material, including site plans and pictures dating as far back as 1933. Attendees can browse the items, visit with neighbors and reminisce.
Anyone who has photos or written memories that they want displayed during the 90th anniversary celebration can submit them through social media by sending the Park District of Forest Park a direct message or tagging its account in a post. They can also email hr@pdofp.org. If people have physical memorabilia to share, they can bring it to the park district’s administration building.