The beautiful Pine Lake and Monee Reservoir recreational areas offer fun-in-the-sun, on-the-water recreation for Monee residents.

The Monee Reservoir, located on Ridgeland Avenue south of Monee, is under the direction of the Will County Forest Preserve. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 534-8499.

Pine Lake in University Park is located on Steger-Monee Road and is open from dusk to dawn.

Baseball and softball fields are located at Fireman’s Park as well as Monee Elementary, and re maintained by the Monee youth Baseball Organization. Summer baseball programs are available for ages five through 16 and are completely self-supporting through fundraisers and concession sales.

The Golf Vistas Golf Course is a professionally designed course, situated in the Golf Vista Esttes neighborhood. The well maintained, 34-acre course offers a pleasant day on the links for handicappers and duffers alike. It is open to the public, from April 1st to October 31st.

Monee residents can become patrons of the Peotone Library located just a few miles south of the Village. The Peotone Library has a comprehensive collection of circulating and reference volumes, audio and visual materials, periodicals and newspapers, and offer programs and activities throughout the year of interest to all patrons.

There is plenty to do in Monee, all year ‘round. Some of these family-oriented events, sponsored by the Village and/or local organizations, include:

• Fall Faire in Monee: Initiated in 1995, the annual Fall Faire boasts the cooperation of every organization in and around the area. Exciting activities going on throughout the Village during this three-day event including food, games, crafts and more, centered around. Fireman’s Park, just west of Village Hall.
• Community Garage Sale Sponsored by the Women’s Club of Monee and usually held in conjunction with the Fall Faire. Anyone and everyone can participate, as a shopper or seller-maps are provided showing where all the sales are located, for a full day of bargain hunting.
• Halloween Party: Food, fun and prizes for kids of all ages highlight this annual community event, which also takes place at Fireman’s Park.

Fireman’s park on Court Street in the center of Monee has been upgraded. It has a tennis/basketball court and a large field for Monee Youth Baseball/Softball. A new Pinto League field was constructed in 2001-2002, with a youth football field suitable for soccer instruction.

There are a number of small tot-lot style parks in almost every area. An appointed parks and recreation committee handles park and recreation functions. The MY (Monee Youth) Committee is sponsoring numerous events such as village-wide family picnic, teen and preteen dances and a haunted house that is held in conjunction with the annual Halloween bonfire.

The old Creamery Building in Fireman’s Park (across from Monee Elementary School) is being renovated in the recreation center by local police officers and the MY Committee.

The Eastern Will County Senior Services Center is located west of the railroad cut between Main and Court Streets. There is Sunday bingo and the facility is used for events such as fish fries and activities for residents of all ages.

Other local organizations as well as local chapters of national groups include United Way, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the American Cancer Society, Eastern Will County Senior Services Center, Monee Youth Baseball and others. They always welcome new members and volunteers to pursue common interests, find ways to become involved in their community, or to reach out and help others.

In summary, there is a lot to do and a lot to see in good old Monee.