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Forest Park

East North 9th Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565

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Forest Park is a municipal park that the whole family can enjoy with hiking, biking, swimming, sports, fishing, and much more.

Forest Park is a municipal park with the Chautauqua Auditorium, Vietnam & Korean Memorials, Family Aquatic Center, picnic areas, pavilions, baseball & softball diamonds, fishing lagoon (Crystal Lake), skateboard park, soccer fields, a youth athletic center, Disc Golf, Permanent Ping Pong Table, Pump Track, Ann Arbor Museum, Dog Bark (park), basketball court, and more. There is an entrance to the General Dacey trail at the back of the park and the Memorial Sunken Gardens have been revitalized. The park is also home to the Festival of Lights and Festival of Trees during the holiday season.

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Shelbyville Festival of Lights

Nov 15 – Dec 29

The holiday season is celebrated with light displays in Forest Park.

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Shelbyville Festival of Trees

Nov 15 – Dec 29

Come out and enjoy over 30 decorated Christmas Trees in the Chautauqua Auditorium.

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