Forest Park provides an on-site laundry room and a community center for resident use. There are several play areas for children and volleyball and basketball courts for adults. The staff at Forest Park consists of a secretary, a property manager, and two full-time maintenance personnel who handle most repairs and the general upkeep of the complex. The Forest Park tenants committee helps plan such activities as picnics, yard sales, and special events for children. This group also consults with the management staff concerning issues that affect the complex.
All apartments contain a stove, refrigerator, cable television outlet, and drapery rods.
Additional furnishings must be supplied by the residents. Individuals recognized as faculty members by the university's Office of Personnel Services will be considered for residency. Faculty members have the highest status for getting studio or one-bedroom apartments. Families with children under eighteen have the highest preference for two-bedroom apartments. Student residents of Forest Park must maintain a full academic courseload.