Your Calendar Just Got a Lot More Exciting! 📅🎈

Discover the premier public celebrations hosted in the beautiful oak woods of Good Templar Park. We pull out all the stops for our community events, blending history, food, and massive entertainment:

  • ☀️ The Swedish Midsummer Festival: Experience the oldest ethnic festival in Illinois! Watch the spectacular Maypole raising, feast on authentic Swedish meatballs, meet authentic Vikings, and explore a legendary Viking ship.

  • 🏡 Historic Cottage Walks: Step back in time! Take a magical tour through our unique, historic Swedish stugor (tiny cottages) nestled under the forest canopy.

  • 🍂 Cottages in the Woods: Fall into autumn magic as our entire cottage community transforms into a bustling wonderland of hand-picked artists, folk art, fairies, and a delicious Swedish bakery!

Best of all? Our events are entirely family-friendly

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Discover our wonderful rental opportunities! Whether you're planning a picnic, need a commercial kitchen, want to host a game on our athletic fields, or are dreaming of an outdoor wedding venue, we have the perfect space for you. Reach out to learn more!

Serene Woods

Private campground

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Looking for a venue for your Recovery Support Group?

The park can host a support group. Contact our friendly team for questions or info! Click to contact us.