AID

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2023

The Park District of Oak Park provides financial aid opportunities for Oak Park residents of all ages. These are available to assist under-resourced individuals and families participate in Park District of Oak Park programs. Assistance includes:

  • Funding for up to 75% of program fees is available with fund­ing up to $300 for each person in need.
  • Offers a tiered discount for specific childcare programs to Oak Park residents.

All you need to apply is:

  1. Proof of residency
  2. Proof of dependents
  3. Proof of income
Financial assistance funds can be used for all programs and passes offered by the Park District of Oak Park. (i.e. camps, classes, pool passes, trips, preschool, fitness, etc.) These funds are provided by the Park District of Oak park and by the Oak Park Township. Funds are not eligible for equipment purchases or rental fees.
 

Additionally, the Park District of Oak Park is offering a separate tiered discount for specific childcare programs to Oak Park residents with dependent children entering kindergarten through age 14. This is separate from the Scholarship program but you may choose to apply one, the other, or both. 

NEW: The PDOP has been awarded a grant from the OPRFCF (Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation) in the amount of $6,000 through their Youth Engagement Scholarship (YES) Funds to be used as additional funding for children to attend Summer Camps 2023.  Please complete your YES fund application if you are registering for Summer Camps and have already or will end up using all your PDOP scholarship funds. The deadline to submit your application is March 15th. Since the funding is limited and demand may be high, funds will likely be limited between $100-$300 per eligible child and will follow our scholarship income guidelines to determine your % fees covered.

2023 Eligibility

Eligible individuals and families must satisfy the following criteria:

  1. Must be a resident of Oak Park of any age.
  2. Income must be within one of three defined income tiers as defined on the application. (tiers 1 and 2 coincide with the free and reduced lunch program with District 97 schools). See application for details.
  3. Activity attendance, pass usage, and conduct will be a consideration annually when granting funds to repeat families.
  4. Applicants must be able to provide proof of residency, income, and proof of dependents as defined on the application.

2023 Funding Guidelines

Depending on your household size and income, qualifying households may get 75%, 55%, or 35% of fees covered toward registration fees up to $300 maximum per person with no maximum per household.

2023 Application

There are two methods of submission:

1.) Submit your application ONLINE…

APPLY ONLINE

…OR…

2.) Fill out the PDF version and email it to info@pdop.org or mail it to: Customer Service, Park District of Oak Park, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302.  

**Once your application has been approved, the funds will be available in January 2023. Approvals are sent out via email.

2022 Application

There are two methods of submission:

  • Submit your application ONLINE
  • Fill out the PDF version and email it to info@pdop.org or mail it to: Customer Service, Park District of Oak Park, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302.  

**Once your application has been approved, the funds will be available in January 2022. Approvals are sent out via email.

Donations

Want to donate to the PDOP financial assistance? Donations can be accepted through our registration software Amilia.

Donate!

Questions

Scott SekulichContact
(708) 725-2023
Registration and Customer Support Manager

Questions about our scholarship? Reach out to manager Scott Sekulich above for your inquiries, as well as any registration questions. You may call or email with any questions you may have regarding the program.

 

Terms & Conditions

Hedges Administrative Center, 218 Madison, Oak Park, IL 60302

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Customer Service & Registration Hours

  • P: (708) 725-2000

Community Recreation Center

229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Fri: 5:30am-10:00pm
    Saturday: 6:00am-7:00pm
    Sunday: 7:00am-5:00pm

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex

415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000 F: (708) 725-2301
  • Mon - Sat: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm

Gymnastic and Recreation Center

21 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Thurs: 12:00pm-7:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm
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