
“The Park District of Oak Park Announced as Finalist for the 2021 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Management”
OAK PARK, IL, MAY 11, 2021 – The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce The Park District

2.15.21: Program Cancellations
Due to winter storm warnings, all Park District programs are cancelled that begin at 6pm or later on Monday, February 15, 2021 through 11am on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 including

DIY Park Adventure & Scavenger Hunt
To fight the winter doldrums and enjoy the beauty of the winter season, the Park District has created a Do-It-Yourself park adventure. You are invited to visit eight park locations

Museum Grant Awarded for Pleasant Home
November 20, 2020 The Park District of Oak Park was recently notified by the Office of Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources that our community will receive

Park District Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation
Oak Park, IL., November 16, 2020 – Park District of Oak Park joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning re-accreditation through the Commission

Park District Receives State Recognition
For the fifth year in a row, the Park District of Oak Park was the recipient of the Illinois Association of Park District’s Best Green Practices Award. The District was