Lake Forest Civic Center

Vision

The City of Lake Forest is a young municipality, having incorporated in 1991. For 28 years, civic services operated out of rented city hall space and needed a new, permanent home. CJ+C was tasked with designing a civic center that could host multiple user groups, reflect the character of its agrarian history, and proudly represent the citizens it served.

Senior Center: The 23,000 s.f. facility includes a kitchen, game room, outdoor patio, and multipurpose rooms. The Senior Center will offer leisure activities, programs, and a comfortable social atmosphere.

Community & Conference Center: This flexible meeting space can accommodate more than 400 people to hold weddings, special events, meetings, and trainings.

Council Chambers & Performing Arts Hall: Anchored by a 50-foot landmark clock tower, the Performing Arts Hall seats over 200 and provides state-of-the-art audiovisual and acoustic capabilities.

City Hall & Policing Center: Prominently located at the entrance of the Civic Center, this is the main building that houses City administrative offices providing community services.

Parking Deck: The Parking Deck accommodates more than 300 vehicles and is equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations.