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PDOP Supporters Honored With Community Service Awards
OAK PARK, IL (Feb. 22, 2024) – The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) have announced recipients of the 2023 Community Service Awards,
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Park District of Oak Park Relaunches Design Competition for Field Center Renovation
OAK PARK, IL (Feb. 12, 2024) – The Park District of Oak Park today announced a design competition to renovate and/or replace Field Center, a classroom facility in Field Park.
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PDOP Named 2023 Gold Medal Award Finalist
For the third consecutive year, the Park District of Oak Park was named a finalist of the National Gold Medal Award, the most prestigious award in the industry. The American
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Aquatics Team Earns Prestigious Award
The Park District of Oak Park was named a 2023 Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award winner. This prestigious recognition is awarded to the top 10 percent of aquatic safety teams
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Pleasant Home News
As a National Historic Landmark with significant meaning to the Oak Park community, the Park District welcomes community members and visitors from around the world to experience the beauty and
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Jan Arnold Elected to the AAPRA Â
“Jan Arnold Elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration“ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Executive Director Jane H. Adams (206) 823-3164 October 6, 2023 Jan Arnold, Executive Director, Park District