Park District of Oak Park

Nia (Tuesday)
2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
This unique fitness class blends dance, martial arts, and healing to achieve your fitness goals and express yourself through movement and sensation. Come experience Nia in this barefoot, aerobic, movement based class. Appropriate for all fitness levels; no dance experience necessary.

Cooking Around The World Week 2 Morning Session Aug 10-14
2026-08-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 12:00
We are thrilled to introduce Chef Carolyn Engelmann as our new chef for cooking classes at Cheney Mansion. Carolyn is a veteran Chicago cooking instructor. Carolyn brings a deep knowledge of world and regional cuisines combined with a passion for preparing and enjoying handcrafted food.
Join Carolyn for a variety of uniquely themed hands-on cooking classes with recipes and techniques from around the world. Explore different regions each day and discover a broad range of flavors. These classes perfectly blend world history, anthropology, science, and mathematics while teaching essential life skills. Share the fun of food with your fellow chefs.

Pilates (Tuesday)
2026-08-11 12:00 - 12:45
Experience a dynamic Pilates class designed to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body awareness.

Fast-Track to Social Media Marketing for Business
2026-08-11 12:00 - 13:00
Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms.

Body Sculpt (Tuesday)
2026-08-11 13:00 - 13:45
Start your morning with light strength and cardio workout. Steps, dumbbells, and a mat are used to develop your muscle strength for your upper body, lower body and core. As you activate your major muscle groups and increase balance, you will feel strong and refreshed in this motivating group setting. See you at the class!

Ceramics Open Studio 1.5 Hours
2026-08-11 13:00 - 14:30
Come on in to finish pieces you worked on in our other classes like Family Ceramics, Youth Ceramics, Beginners Ceramics, Beginners' Wheel, and Partner Ceramics

Cooking Around The World Week 2 Afternoon Session Aug 10-13
2026-08-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-12 13:00 - 16:00
We are thrilled to introduce Chef Carolyn Engelmann as our new chef for cooking classes at Cheney Mansion. Carolyn is a veteran Chicago cooking instructor. Carolyn brings a deep knowledge of world and regional cuisines combined with a passion for preparing and enjoying handcrafted food.
Join Carolyn for a variety of uniquely themed hands-on cooking classes with recipes and techniques from around the world. Explore different regions each day and discover a broad range of flavors. These classes perfectly blend world history, anthropology, science, and mathematics while teaching essential life skills. Share the fun of food with your fellow chefs

PowerStrength (Tuesday)
2026-08-11 17:30 - 18:15
Progressive strength training, this 45-minute class focuses on building muscle, improving technique and growing confidence while lifting weights in a slower tempo to generate hypertrophy.

Lapidary Open Studio
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00
Come in to work on lapidary projects independently, with an instructor available to assist or answer questions. Space is limited, but you are welcome to bring projects from home or start fresh here. experience is preferred

Werq Dance Fitness (Tuesday)
2026-08-11 18:15 - 19:00
Build cardiovascular endurance and strengthen your heart muscle while dancing to today's hottest Top 40 Pop, Rock and Hip Hop Music!
WERQ® is the fiercely fun dance fitness class based on pop, rock, and hip hop music taught by Certified Fitness Professionals.

EXPRESS Cycle (Tuesday)
2026-08-11 18:30 - 19:15
There's something for everyone in these classes: Intervals, rolling hills, sprints, climbs, runs, surges and jumps all to music hand-picked to motivate and inspire! This is a great workout if you want to burn calories and increase endurance. Come on in for the ride!

Body Flow (Tuesday)
2026-08-11 18:30 - 19:30
Unite the mind, body, and spirit with a dynamic class that blends the best of yoga, pilates, and tai chi. This unique practice emphasizes stretch, balance, and coordination, leaving you feeling centered, energized, and ready to take on the day.

Foam Rolling (Tuesday)
2026-08-11 19:15 - 19:45
Using tools such as a lacrosse ball and a foam roller, this class focuses on self massage techniques that relieve muscle tension and increase range of motion. Self myofascial release corrects postural imbalances and improves neck, shoulder, back, and knee pain. Learn and practice techniques that is popular among athletes–from gymnasts to basketball players–to decrease post-exercise recovery time, enhance performance, and prevent injury. You'll also learn new core exercises to help stabilize your body during everyday movements.

Express BODYPUMP (Wednesday)
2026-08-12 06:00 - 06:45
LesMills BODYPUMP (TM) is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 45-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises, like squats, presses, lifts, and curls.

BODYPUMP (Wednesday)
2026-08-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-12 17:45 - 18:45
LesMills BODYPUMP(TM) is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises, like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspires you to get the results you came for and fast!

*OUTDOOR* Beginning and Continuing Yoga (Wednesday)
2026-08-12 09:00 - 10:00
This class is a multi-level experience for both those new to yoga and those working to grow their practice. This class will help students understand the benefits of yoga: strength, balance, body awareness, alignment and more. We will work toward improving range of motion, coordination, concentration and mind body spirit connection. We will also focus on elongating and stabilizing the muscles we use in daily living. This is a great way to connect with your body and other active individuals in our community.

Pilates (Wednesday)
2026-08-12 12:00 - 12:45

Noon Skate
2026-08-12 12:00 - 13:00
Noon Skate:$12 SKATES INCLUDED!
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ONLY!
Pre-Registration and Walk-Ins accepted.
Rink Membership are available under the "Membership/Passes" tab.

Body Sculpt (Wednesday)
2026-08-12 13:00 - 13:45

Ceramics Open Studio 2 Hours
2026-08-12 16:00 - 18:00

Yoga Sculpt (Wednesday)
2026-08-12 18:30 - 19:30
This workout is great for all ages. It uses gentle and effective approach mobility, flexibility, strength, and cardio. By using light weights, blocks, straps, and other equipment the whole body will get a good workout.

Nia (Wednesday)
2026-08-12 19:00 - 20:00

BODYPUMP (Thursday)
2026-08-13 06:15 - 07:15

Cycle + Foam Rolling (Thursday)
2026-08-13 08:45 - 10:00
Combine the heart pumping cardio from Cycle with exercises designed to strengthen your abs and low back and you have an exercise experience leaving you ready to conquer the day! This class is designed for all abilities, especially those who need to work on stretching and/or strengthening your core muscles.

Nia (Thursday)
2026-08-13 09:00 - 10:00

Discovery Garden Exploration Time
2026-08-13 10:00 - 12:00
Registration is required!
Explore summer in the Discovery Garden! Enjoy hands-on activities led by our garden docents outside. Learn about native Illinois ecosystems and have fun playing in the garden!
Jun: Pollinators
Jul: Water Play
Aug: In the Dirt
