Park District of Oak Park

Park District of Oak Park Our Mission: In partnership with the community, we enrich lives by providing meaningful experiences through parks, programs, and facilities.

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📢 We could use your help! We have great volunteer opportunities available for our upcoming Frank Lloyd Wright Races. Fro...
09/14/2026

📢 We could use your help! We have great volunteer opportunities available for our upcoming Frank Lloyd Wright Races. From packet pick-up, course marshals, to water station attendants, all volunteers help make the races a success. This is an especially great opportunity for teens (14+ with adult) to gain some volunteer experience, but all are welcome!

Majority of our opportunities are on race day, Sunday, October 18 with a few leading up to the big race. Check them out and sign up today! All volunteers receive a free t-shirt. Don't miss your chance to cheer on our racers!

🏃 Find more information here: runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IL/OakPark/FrankLloydWrightRaces

He is a legendary pop superstar and we'll be playing the bio-pic all about his rise to stardom. Join us on Friday, Septe...
09/13/2026

He is a legendary pop superstar and we'll be playing the bio-pic all about his rise to stardom. Join us on Friday, September 18 to watch Michael! Grab your blankets and chairs, bring your popcorn, and cozy up with us one last time to close out our Movies in the Park summer series.

As always, this is a FREE event, no registration required. Simply show up and enjoy! Movie begins at dusk (approx. 7:00P). We've saved you a spot on the lawn!

Thank you to our sponsor, Oak Park Pediatrics for supporting this event!

New look, same great programs! Our website is getting a makeover and we're excited to hand it over to you very soon. So,...
09/11/2026

New look, same great programs! Our website is getting a makeover and we're excited to hand it over to you very soon. So, why the change?

The Department of Justice passed a ruling that all governments must abide by a set of standardized web accessibility guidelines to ensure websites are functional for ALL people, including those with disabilities. Using these guidelines, we've implemented important changes to make our website accessible all the way from the code to the photos.

Along with these mandated changes from the DOJ, we've gathered community input through focus groups and surveys, helping us determine additional areas for improvement, including menu navigation and better filtering options.

From making the site navigable by screen reader to creating a mobile-first design to reimagining our main menu and filters for easy navigation, we're thrilled to be launching a website that is more streamlined and inclusive to all. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes leading up to our launch in mid-October!

09/09/2026

Be the coolest one in your office and show off your awesome accomplishments! Or sport your merch out around town. Either way, participating in our race is something to be proud of and our merch can help you celebrate that! 😊 Don't wait! This is the last call for our limited edition merch for the 50th Anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Races. We cannot wait to get these to you.

Shop our hoodies and hats through September 15 and our stickers, magnets, and totes through October 1. All proceeds go directly toward the Park District financial assistance fund, enabling all Oak Park residents to access recreational opportunities.

👟 Get your race day merch today! bit.ly/flwracesmerch

Haven't registered yet? Sign up to run or walk with us on Sunday, October 18. Secure your spot here: flwraces.com

Meet us in Scoville Park for one last Concert in the Park! Due to the unseasonably rainy start to summer this year, we h...
09/08/2026

Meet us in Scoville Park for one last Concert in the Park! Due to the unseasonably rainy start to summer this year, we had to cancel some of our concert events. So, we're excited to share that we are bringing it back for one night only!

Join us on Sunday, September 13 from 6:00-7:30P to listen the tunes of Warp Wolf, a blues rock band. 🎶 Tell your friends to meet you on the lawn and make an evening of it. Let's soak up the last bit of summer together. We'll see you there!

We're excited to present the 2026 Frank Lloyd Wright Races medal design for the 50th Anniversary! This year, everyone wh...
09/07/2026

We're excited to present the 2026 Frank Lloyd Wright Races medal design for the 50th Anniversary! This year, everyone who participates in the races will receive a finisher medal once they cross the finish line. Don't miss your chance to bring home this milestone medal!

You only have a few more days to save $10 on race fees. Prices increase on September 9. Claim your spot here: flwraces.com

We are excited to share that we have a new Park District website coming mid-October! 💻After collecting input through sur...
09/04/2026

We are excited to share that we have a new Park District website coming mid-October! 💻

After collecting input through surveys and focus groups, we're building a new site that addresses many of the pain points we've heard and offers a more intuitive experience for everyone, designed to follow the latest digital accessibility standards. And now, it's almost yours!

Leading up to our launch date, we will be sharing tips and tricks for navigating the website, plus giving you a sneak peek of a brand-new browsing feature. Follow us here for weekly updates on what you can expect with this new website.

09/03/2026

We're having a special night at the rink just for teens (ages 11-14)! ⛸️ Grab a friend and hit the ice for our glow-in-the-dark theme! There will be pizza, rockin' music, and glow sticks for everyone. Join us on Friday, September 11 from 7:30-9:30P for the coolest night on the ice.

Registration is required. $15 preregistration, $20 at the door, or FREE with Rink Pass.

Sign up here: app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/activities/7081557

09/02/2026

Free things to do with the Park District of Oak Park this September!

We had an unseasonably rainy start to summer and it derailed a few nights of our concert series. So, we're bringing Concerts in the Park back for one night only!

🎷 Concerts in the Park: Sunday, Sept 13 from 6:00-7:30P, Scoville Park - Warp Wolf

Join us for the last Movie in the Park of the summer! Bring your blankets and snacks and enjoy a cooler night under the stars!

🎤 Movies in the Park: Friday, September 18 at Dusk (approx. 8:00P), Scoville Park- Michael

Usher in the fall season with our family-friendly event, Fall Fest! Enjoy a carnival atmosphere with rides, music, games, and local food vendors. Live bats and skunks will be at the Conservatory along with pumpkin carving demonstrations, activities in the Discovery Garden, and the Fall Mum & Bulb Sale.

🎡 Fall Fest: Sunday, September 27 from 11:00A-2:00P, Rehm Park & Oak Park Conservatory.

Notice: The Maple Park tennis courts are getting resurfaced! You may have seen the fences go up as construction is set t...
09/01/2026

Notice: The Maple Park tennis courts are getting resurfaced! You may have seen the fences go up as construction is set to begin. This improvement will repair wear and tear of the courts, create a smoother playing surface, and help extend the life of the courts.

The courts will be CLOSED through early November. Follow us here to stay in the know on project updates.

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218 Madison Street (Administrative Offices Only)
Oak Park, IL
60302

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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