Community Starts Here!
Third Place Commons builds real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events in a large, flexible gathering spot with a dining area, semi-private meeting room, and a stage. In addition to our many community events, our flagship program is the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.
Third Place Commons is located on the upper level of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park with surrounding restaurants and free Wi-Fi courtesy of KCLS and the Lake Forest Park Library. Our friends and neighbors at Third Place Books are right next door.
Join Our Market Community!
The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is the flagship program of Third Place Commons. The food & agriculture focused market offers a wide variety of products including many organic options.
Thank you for your tremendous support! The Community Breakfast sold out & raised a record amount to support Third Place Commons. What a wonderful morning honoring our founders and marking 25 years of Third Place Commons and 20 years of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market! The vision, passion and leadership of these individuals have left… Read More2025 Annual Community Breakfast – A Milestone Celebration
Honoring 20 Years of Community & Fresh Food By Teri Howatt, Sarah Phillips & Karen True February 2025 In 2000, an innovative partnership between Ron Sher, maverick developer and founder of Third Place Books, and a group of passionate community members led by Anne Stadler brought Third Place Commons to life in Lake Forest Park.… Read More20th Anniversary of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Community Starts Here!
Third Place Commons builds real community in real space by hosting hundreds of free events in a large, flexible gathering spot with a dining area, semi-private meeting room, and a stage. In addition to our many community events, our flagship program is the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.
Third Place Commons is located on the upper level of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park with surrounding restaurants and free Wi-Fi courtesy of KCLS and the Lake Forest Park Library. Our friends and neighbors at Third Place Books are right next door.