Oakbrook Terrace Park District

06/12/2026

Don't miss your chance to register for our Father's Day Archery program! Kids ages 7 and up with an adult will learn from certified staff about range safety as well as how to hold, aim, and shoot a recurve bow!

Father's Day Archery is Sunday, June 21 from 10:00 to 11:30am at the Nature Center. Register by June 16! https://tinyurl.com/FathersDayArchery2026

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our first Wild Wednesday of the season! Whether you enjoyed fishing, story time, a scavenger hunt, or meeting some pretty cool animals, we hope you had a great time!

Our next Wild Wednesday is July 15 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We hope to see you there!

06/11/2026

We have lots of great Nature Center Mini Camps to choose from this year! Here's a quick breakdown:

🦗Camp Grasshopper: For ages 4-7. Choose from weekly themes like Nature Detectives, Wet & Wild, and Animal Superheroes!

🌿Camp Dragonfly: For ages 8-12. Choose from weekly themes like Nature Science and Treasure Hunters!

🎣Fishing Mini Camp: For ages 8-12. Learn how to fish!

🏹Straight Shooters Archery Mini Camp: For ages 8-12. Learn the growing sport of archery!

See all of our options here! https://tinyurl.com/OBTPDNatureMiniCamps

06/10/2026

This Friday is your last chance to take advantage of our Sizzlin' Summer Special at the Fitness Center! 🌶☀

Sign up for a three-month fitness membership for only $50! The membership will begin the day you purchase it and will expire three months later. It's a great option for students and others looking for a short-term summer fitness membership.

Learn more about our Fitness Center here: https://www.obtpd.org/fitness-center

06/08/2026

Join us for our first Wild Wednesdays at the Nature Center! On Wednesday, June 10 from 10:00am-2:00pm, we'll have story times, scavenger hunts with prizes, activities in the Nature Center, fishing pole rentals, and a fruit bat as our special guest!

Stop by for a bit or stay the whole time! Wild Wednesdays are free and no registration is required.

06/07/2026

Join us for our Pop-Up Party at Drennon Park on Thursday, June 18! We'll be there from 5:30 to 7:30pm with yard games, tasty treats, and a fun foam machine! This free, family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy an evening at the park.

06/05/2026

Playtime Pals is today! Every Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm, kids ages 1-5 with an adult have a special place to play at our Fitness Center! Our Group Exercise Studio will be outfitted with slides, tunnels, mats, and more for a morning of fun!

Fitness Center membership is NOT required! Playtime Pals is only $5 per child (adults are free).

Please note, the Group Exercise Studio is on the second floor and does not have elevator access.

06/04/2026

Camp Shorts are half-day summer camps for kids ages 5-12 tailored to their specific interests. Each week focuses on a different theme, like theater, STEAM, K-Pop, and more!

Each Camp Shorts option runs Monday-Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30pm.

Pick your favorites and register today! https://tinyurl.com/CampShorts2026

06/04/2026

Is it rock or is it candy? Here are the answers from Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art!

It’s time for the reveal 👀
Which ones were real gemstones…and which ones were actually candy?
𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀:
1. 𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀
A real mineral known for its deep blue color and natural crystal formation.
2. 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆
Sweet imposter. Not a mineral—just here to cause confusion.
3. 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆
Another delicious decoy… definitely not formed underground over millions of years.
4. 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁
A natural garnet variety with that rich, rosy-red glow.
5. 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆
The final trickster in the lineup—bright, glossy, and absolutely edible.
6. 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗘𝘆𝗲
A striking natural stone with fibrous chatoyancy that gives it that silky “moving light” effect.

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵?

06/04/2026

We are hosting a Nature Preschool Preview Night tomorrow, June 5, from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the Nature Center! Tour the space, meet our staff, and learn more about this exciting new nature-based preschool program!

No registration is required--just stop by any time between 6:00 and 7:00pm tomorrow. The Nature Center is located in Terrace View Park at 17W063 Hodges Road in Oakbrook Terrace.

Can't make it tomorrow night? No problem! Just contact us at 630-941-8747 to schedule another time to visit the Nature Center.