The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
The Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., offers a wide range of programs for kids, families and avid gardeners. The Conservatory is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Monday. Here are a few of the upcoming events and activities:
Happy bird day celebration…Join a happy bird day open-house celebration with George, the Conservatory’s resident yellow-headed Amazon parrot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun., March 2. The free family event will include educational activities such as exploring a tropical rain forest and other eco-climates. Call 708.725.2400 or visit www.fopcon.org for details.
Advanced gardening…The Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., offers a variety of winter workshops approved for continuing education credit by University of Illinois Extension-Cook County Master Gardeners. Classes include terrarium construction, advanced terrarium building, worm composting, vegetable gardening, seed starting and beekeeping. Visit www.pdop.org for more information.
Counting birds…Examine the roles birds play in the environment from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday in February as the Conservatory is transformed into an aviary.
Build a succulent garden…Learn about cacti and succulents, see how simple they are to grow and nurture and create a garden to take home. The class is scheduled for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mon., Feb. 17. Fee is $26 for residents and $39 for non-residents. Register for classes at www.oakparkconservatory.org
Toddler exploration…Parents with toddlers are invited to explore the wonders of nature from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Fri., Feb. 21. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers. Call 708.725.2400 for more details.
Second Sunday tour…Azaleas, cyclamens and cinnarias will be featured at this month’s docent-led tour from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Sun. Feb. 9. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children. To reserve a space, call 708.725.2461.
