Special Needs Program

The City of Lake Forest suspended programming and closed the following facilities to the public until further notice:

• City Hall
• Community Center
• The Clubhouse Senior Center
• Performing Arts Center
• Lake Forest Sports Park Recreation Center
• Lake Forest Sports Park Synthetic Fields
• Lake Forest Sports Park Soccer Fields
• Basketball courts at Lake Forest Sports Park, Mountainview Park, Foothill Ranch Park, and Tamarisk Park
• Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest
• Heroes Park
• Playgrounds throughout the City
• Picnic shelters throughout the City

Though these recreation facilities are temporarily closed, the Community Services division launched a Virtual Recreation Center to provide the community with engaging virtual recreation opportunities.  Click here to visit the Virtual Recreation Center.  

The closures are in line with the Executive Order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom signed on March 19. The order is intended to slow the spread of coronavirus. The Executive Order may be found here: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/Executive-Order-N-33-20.pdf.  

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Lake Forest’s Special Needs Program contributes to the growth and development of persons with developmental disabilities, and supports their families. The program serves participants of all ages.

The City partners with local businesses to bring our special needs community comprehensive programs designed to increase their opportunities to participate in community, recreation, leisure and cultural programs, as well as activities to build daily living skills. Programs and services help prepare persons who are disabled to become as socially, emotionally, and intellectually independent as possible. All classes are held in the City of Lake Forest. For more information including registration, schedule of events, and fees, call (949) 273-6978 or email Recreation Supervisor Kevin Fernandez at kfernandez@lakeforestca.gov