The Village Field Club, tucked in a fenced-in, tree-filled lot at the point where Forest Road dead-ends in La Grange Park, is a members-only swimming pool and recreation facility. Prospective members can find a downloadable application on the club's Web site and information about its board of directors.
Member perks include use of the lap, swimming and children's pools, use of the picnic grounds for private parties, yoga classes, swimming noodles and other swim toys as well as a snack bar serving food from Bill's Place, a popular La Grange Park restaurant.
"Each year, we see a lot of the same faces," club staff said. "The members are upbeat, family-oriented."
The club is also the home to the Village Field Club Dolphins swim team; logo apparel is available for purchase in the clubhouse.