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Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center

167 Forest Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 United States Get Directions
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Maple Sugar Festival

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL
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Join us for the Maple Sugar Festival at Austin Gardens on Sunday, March 8 from 11:00A-1:00P. This is a free event, no registration required. Learn how to identify and tap a maple tree, including drilling and setting the tap. Then, we'll simmer the sap over a fire to make syrup and maple candy! Plus, enjoy …

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  • P: (708) 725-2000

Community Recreation Center

229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
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  • 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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