2.4.21 Park Board Meeting Update

Due to the physical distancing standards required under Governor Pritzker’s order and guidance, seating in the Board Room will be very limited for this meeting. You are encouraged to listen to the meeting by calling (425) 436-6346; and use access code 135606, PIN: 9367#.

Masks must be worn at all times during the meeting and throughout the Administrative Center.

If you wish to make a public comment at the meeting, please complete this form no later than 5:30pm on February 4. The Executive Director will read your comment under the public comment item of the Park Board meeting agenda.

Public comments will not be taken during the phone conference.  The comments received up to 5:30pm will only be read.

If you have questions, please contact Karen Gruszka.

Longfellow Park Awarded Environmental Recertification

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The Park District of Oak Park is proud to announce Longfellow Park has earned environmental recertification from the Sports Turf Managers Association, a national association comprised of all levels of play up to professional sports. To earn this distinction an assessment was completed of the District’s management and maintenance practices which are overseen by Sports Field Manager Travis Stephen. Examples of these practices include no pesticide or herbicide use, collection and use of 9,000 gallons of water from the nearby splash pad to irrigate the sports field, frequent core aeration, topdressing with organic materials and over-seeding. The Park District of Oak Park continues to strive to be a leader in sustainability in the Parks & Recreation industry across the country.

A Message from the Park District of Oak Park

June 2, 2020

Dear Park District Patrons,

Building a strong community through inclusion and diversity is a pillar of the Park District of Oak Park. 

The Park District stands in support of black and brown people who are suffering under racial inequity that divides our country and many communities. We are committed to taking positive actions that build more inclusive and supportive programs and places that help ensure the health and wellness of all our residents by providing all a place to belong.

The Park District supports the position of the National Recreation and Park Association’s response to systemic racism across the country.

Please read the NRPA statement here.

Stay healthy. Stay safe.

Jan Arnold
Executive Director, Park District of Oak Park

 

Summer Camp 2.0 Registration Now Open!

Register Now!  

The Park District has planned an abbreviated day camp program for children ages 3 years to 9th grade with your child’s health and safety as our utmost concern. In addition to traditional day camp, the Park District is offering a limited amount of SCAW camp offerings as well as Chess Scholar and LEGO camps. There is even a Virtual Camp called “Camp in a Box!”   Registration for all Oak Park residents opened on Monday, June 1. Spaces are still available in several camp locations.   If there is availability later in the summer, camps will be opened to non-residents.