The community of Lake Forest"born of farm, forest and lake" in 1861.
Developed under the leadership of Lake Forest College (then Lind University) and the Presbyterian church, Lake Forest is treasured as a residential and business setting. From beautiful Forest Park Beach on Lake Michigan, to historic Market Square, to the growing Settler's Square and Conway farms areas, Lake Forest exemplifies the harmony between nature and commerce, city and country. The government, educational and cultural agencies, recreational facilities, and business enterprises of Lake Forest are all dedicated to preserving and improving the "special" character of the community,both now and in the future.