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.
Plant sale
The Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., will host its 24th annual plant sale on May 3 and 4. Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, who support the facility year round, get the first look from 2 – 7 p.m., Fri., while the general public can come from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat., May 4. However, non-members can join on Friday and take advantage of the early sale. Vegetables, herbs and flowers — most grown in the Conservatory greenhouses — will be available for sale, including tomatoes, basil, geraniums and ground covers. Call 708.725.2400 or visit www.fopcon.org for more information.
Plant & seed exchange
The annual spring perennial plant and seed exchange is scheduled for Sat., May 11 at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St. Plants dropped off from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. will available for exchange from noon – 12:30 p.m. Call 708.725.2400 or visit www.fopcon.org for more information.
Cheney waterfall garden restored
Officials will cut the ribbon on the newly restored waterfall garden at noon on Sun., May 19, at Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave. A donation from former Cheney Mansion neighbor Audrey Kouvel helped fund the restoration of the century old landscape element that had not worked for more than 30 years. The Park District will offer lemonade and iced tea for residents who would like to bring a basket for an old-fashioned public picnic following the ceremony. For more details visit www.cheneymansion.com.
Scoville Park to reopen
Scoville Park, Lake Street at Oak Park Avenue, will officially reopen at 10 a.m., Sat., June 1 after several months of renovation. Oak Parkers are invited to the grand reopening festivities, which will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, light refreshments and a family-oriented magic show. The Park District also invites the community to stroll the grounds of park, including the new playground, tennis courts, pathways, lighting and entrances. A grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources made the project possible. Visit www.pdop.org for more information.
