Park District of Oak Park

Park District of Oak Park Our Mission: In partnership with the community, we enrich lives by providing meaningful experiences through parks, programs, and facilities.

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We are incredibly excited to welcome Emery Lehman back to the Paul Hruby Ice Arena where his skating journey began! Join...
06/24/2026

We are incredibly excited to welcome Emery Lehman back to the Paul Hruby Ice Arena where his skating journey began! Join us July 7 from 7:00-9:00P to celebrate 4-time Olympian Emery and 3-time Olympian Mia Manganello on their 2026 Olympic appearance and success! Together over their Olympic careers, they have earned one silver and three bronze medals for speedskating.

Meet Emery and Mia, take photos, hear about their journey to Cortina Milano, view their Olympic medals up close, and enjoy open skating. There will even be a race between Emery, Mia, and our mascots Oakie and Parker! It's going to be a blast!

Enjoy some throwback pictures of when Emery visited us back in 2022 after winning a bronze medal in the Team Pursuit at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. We cannot wait to have him return and to meet Mia! 🏅

This is a free event but registration is required and spots are limited. Register here: app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xELWnzz

If you have a nature loving kiddo, celebrate their birthday at Austin Gardens with a nature themed party. Our naturalist...
06/22/2026

If you have a nature loving kiddo, celebrate their birthday at Austin Gardens with a nature themed party. Our naturalists will guide you through fun hands-on artifact exploration (shells, furs, fossils, and more!) and nature themed crafts to help you have a truly wild birthday!

We've created our Nature & Adventure party package to make planning and hosting a breeze! With activities pre-planned, minimal set up and clean up needed on the day, and a dedicated staff to help with the event, parents can sit back and join the fun! Party packages include 2 hours of private party time with use of the main multipurpose room for food, cake, and gifts.

🎈 To find more information about booking your party, visit our website here: pdop.org/nature-adventure-birthday-parties

Happy First Day of Summer!! Have you been to our new and improved splashpad at Andersen Park yet? It's a fun and free wa...
06/21/2026

Happy First Day of Summer!! Have you been to our new and improved splashpad at Andersen Park yet? It's a fun and free way to cool off and enjoy our parks! ☀️

Andersen Park
824 N Hayes Ave
9:00A-7:00P

Tonight's concert has been canceled due to inclement weather. Check out future concerts at pdop.org/concerts. We hope to...
06/21/2026

Tonight's concert has been canceled due to inclement weather. Check out future concerts at pdop.org/concerts. We hope to see you next week!

Heads up! The Village of Oak Park, Illinois will be conducting a water main replacement project at Rehm Park through mid...
06/19/2026

Heads up! The Village of Oak Park, Illinois will be conducting a water main replacement project at Rehm Park through mid-July. The park will remain open throughout the process except for areas where work is happening or equipment is stored. The playground and courts will not be impacted and will remain open.

06/18/2026

Reminder! You have until the end of June to enter our Summer Walking Challenge! 🚶

We have 10 parks with walking paths, and each park takes between 2-6 laps to walk 1 mile. If you're looking for a way to get outside more, join our challenge! Find the maps and how many laps make a mile here: pdop.org/walkingpaths

Here's how to participate:
- Walk or run 1 mile in 3 different parks in the month of June.
- Take a selfie with the park sign!
- Once you've hit three, share your selfies with us via Instagram or Facebook DMs. (You can tag us in your stories, but please also send us a direct message to ensure we see it!)
- Get entered into a drawing to win merch!

There will be three lucky winners of a Park District goodie bag, so make sure you get out and get your walk on!

Happy National Mascot Day from our friends Oakie and Parker!
06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day from our friends Oakie and Parker!

06/16/2026

What a fun afternoon! Thank you Village of Oak Park, Illinois for hosting another great Day in Our Village and thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to ask questions or simply say hi! We love being able to connect with our community. It was so fun to see everyone enjoying all of the yard games and the giant foam machine!

We look forward to seeing everyone out in the parks for more community events this summer!

Park feature! Bring your family and spend a day at Barrie Park! 🛝 This park features a ball field and soccer field, play...
06/14/2026

Park feature! Bring your family and spend a day at Barrie Park! 🛝

This park features a ball field and soccer field, playground, natural play area, tot lot, outdoor workout equipment, and a walking path that encircles the park (perfect for if you're taking part in our walking challenge). Plus, just west of the park are pickleball and basketball courts. Bathrooms and water fountains are available for your convenience.

There is something for everyone at Barrie Park! Located at 1011 South Lombard Avenue.

06/13/2026

The new Longfellow Park playground is going up, and it is looking FUN already! Did you know? This playground will feature the tallest slides in Oak Park! Plus, there will be plenty of climbing structures, a dedicated tot area, and an extended splash pad with spray features. Check out some mockups of what the final playground will look like in the video. Construction is estimated to be complete this fall.

Regular updates are available here: https://pdop.org/about/plans/longfellow-park-renovation/

Address

218 Madison Street (Administrative Offices Only)
Oak Park, IL
60302

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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