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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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Our 50th Frank Lloyd Wright Race this past Sunday was a wonderful success! 🏃 Gorgeous weather, a great cause, a wonderfu...
10/25/2026

Our 50th Frank Lloyd Wright Race this past Sunday was a wonderful success! 🏃 Gorgeous weather, a great cause, a wonderful community and stellar sponsors and volunteers all came out to make it happen! Huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Oak Park Jewelers, and our Youth Mile/Lil Runner Sponsor, Dr. Amrit Rao of Oak Park Laser Skin Clinic (oplsc.com). Additional thanks to Fleet Feet Oak Park, CURE, Pete's Fresh Market, Culver's Restaurants, Momentum OP, Rush University System for Health / Oak Park Hospital, Sparkle Aesthetics Oak Park, and every other sponsor and community organization that joined us!

👟 See you next year for the 51st!

10/22/2026

Follow our Parks and Facilities team as they inspect the new playground at Longfellow Park!

Per Park District protocol, the team returns and reinspects the playground monthly to ensure the equipment continues to pass all of its safety measures and issues are addressed immediately. We strive to make our parks a consistently safe place for play which is why each playground across the Park District receives these monthly, in-depth inspections.

Our Parks and Facilities team is integral to keeping our playgrounds dependable and secure. If you see them out in our parks, give them a wave and know they are working diligently to make our parks the best they can be!

10/20/2026

Get a glimpse into our free Afterschool Program from Jerome, our Youth Engagement Supervisor! Oak Park middle and high school students can enjoy access to the CRC from 3:00-6:00P Monday through Friday while school is in session.

Now that the weather is getting cooler and your student may be looking for someplace a little warmer to hang out after school, be sure to get them registered for Afterschool! Find information here: pdop.org/crc/afterschool

👻 Don't miss out on this fa-BOO-less night of costumes and candy! Trunk or Treat is THIS Friday, October 23 from 5:30-7:...
10/19/2026

👻 Don't miss out on this fa-BOO-less night of costumes and candy! Trunk or Treat is THIS Friday, October 23 from 5:30-7:00P. Local groups and organizations will transform their cars into haunted, wacky, and festive displays, handing out treats to all costumed trick-or-treaters!

This is a FREE event and will be held at the Ridgeland Common Parking Lot. This is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in a fun and safe environment. Enjoy these amazing costumes from last year! We cannot wait to see what everyone dresses up as this time!

Tomorrow is the 50th Frank Lloyd Wright Races and we are SOLD OUT of all races except the 5K Walk. We cannot wait to che...
10/17/2026

Tomorrow is the 50th Frank Lloyd Wright Races and we are SOLD OUT of all races except the 5K Walk. We cannot wait to cheer everyone on! 🏃

Don't forget to stop by sponsor row tomorrow to say hello and learn about all of the local businesses! We want to give one last shoutout to our Presenting Sponsor, Oak Park Jewelers, for supporting this race and helping us celebrate this milestone.

Good luck tomorrow and have fun!

10/16/2026

Check out one of our most-anticipated website features! We are thrilled to introduce My Journey, a personalized tool that allows you to get tailored activity recommendations, plus helps you keep track of your past and future registrations, all synced with your Amilia account.

Take a quick quiz to find a new program to try. Easily locate your purchase history and quickly share feedback. Keep track of current and upcoming registrations, where you can see all your activities in one place, or filter by family member. This personalized hub is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your programs, whether past, present, or future.

Watch the video to get all the details, and get ready to try it out yourself! These features will be yours when our new website launches in just about two weeks! Official countdown coming soon.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Races are celebrating 50 years running on Sunday, October 18! Come join the team that helps make ...
10/16/2026

The Frank Lloyd Wright Races are celebrating 50 years running on Sunday, October 18! Come join the team that helps make this race a success year after year. Volunteer course marshals are needed to stand along the route and ensure cars and pedestrians know where to navigate to avoid the course. Plus, it's a fun opportunity to cheer on racers as they pass! All volunteers receive a free t-shirt.

Register to volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IL/OakPark/FrankLloydWrightRaces

Heads up Oak Parkers! The Frank Lloyd Wright Races are this Sunday, October 18 and there will be street restrictions and...
10/14/2026

Heads up Oak Parkers! The Frank Lloyd Wright Races are this Sunday, October 18 and there will be street restrictions and closures from approximately 7:30-10:30A.

For safety reasons, vehicles will not be permitted to park or drive on the course during the race. Please note the following main east/west street closures:

- Lake St.: Only the eastbound lane will remain open.
- Chicago Ave.: Closed from Forest Ave. through Scoville Ave.
- Division St.: Closed from Kenilworth Ave. through Lombard Ave.

Four exit locations are available at Ridgeland & Superior, Oak Park & Ontario, Oak Park & Division, and Division & Lombard. View the full course map and exit directions at https://pdop.org/exit-map.

🏃 If you're participating in the race, have a GREAT time! If not, we invite you to join us in cheering on the racers!

The Frank Lloyd Wright Races are right around the corner! Lil Runners and the Youth Mile are officially sold out, and we...
10/12/2026

The Frank Lloyd Wright Races are right around the corner! Lil Runners and the Youth Mile are officially sold out, and we've only got a few spots left in the 5K run/walk and 10K run, so be sure to sign up if you haven't already! flwraces.com

Here are a few FAQs to keep in mind for race day (Sunday, October 18):

🚌 Public transportation is recommended. The start and finish line is near the CTA Green Line Ridgeland stop and a short walk from the Metra Union Pacific West Line Oak Park stop.

🅿️ Parking is limited. On-street parking is available nearby. Please follow posted parking restrictions. No parking will be available in the high school parking garage.

🐕 Dogs are not allowed in any event unless serving in a service animal capacity.

✅ Strollers are allowed at the back of the pack for runners in the 5K and 10K events. Strollers are also allowed in the 5K walk.

We cannot wait for a fun filled morning cheering everyone on!

Dress in your best costume and glide into a night on the ice! ⛸️🎃Enjoy a festive, Halloween-inspired playlist, fun off-i...
10/11/2026

Dress in your best costume and glide into a night on the ice! ⛸️🎃

Enjoy a festive, Halloween-inspired playlist, fun off-ice games and crafts, and of course lots of candy! The rink will be decorated with scary decorations to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. This event is for all ages.

Lace up your skates on Friday, October 23 from 6:30-9:00P at Ridgeland Common. Preregister today for $5 off your admission, or FREE with Rink Pass. Skate rental included with registration. app.amilia.com/store/en/park-district-of-oak-park/shop/activities/7081553

We cannot wait to see your costumes!

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

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

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