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.
Free fall festival…Enjoy family fun time at the Park District of Oak Park’s Fall Fest, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun. Sept. 27 at the Oak Park Conservatory and Rehm Park on Garfield Street just west of East Avenue. All activities are free, including horse-drawn hayrides, inflatable entertainment, a pumpkin patch where each family gets a free pumpkin and a range of crafts. The Rehm trains also will be chugging along the track. Local vendors also will be selling refreshments. For more details visit www.pdop.org.
Fall scavenger hunt…Take a closer look at nature around you and have some fun by participating in a scavenger hunt. Go to www.pdop.org/fallscavengerhunt to download the list of items to collect. Once you have gathered all of the items, turn them in at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St. for a special prize while supplies last. The hunt begins Mon., Sept. 5. The last day to claim a prize is Sun., Sept. 27.
Discovery garden to open…A unique garden where both adults and children can observe, touch and interact with plants and natural materials is scheduled to open with a ceremony at 10 a.m., Sat., Sept. 12 at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St. The Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden is a joint project of the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and the Park District of Oak Park. Visit www.pdop.org for more details.
Local bands wanted…The Park District of Oak Park is looking for local bands for the 2016 Scoville Park Summer Concert Series. To be considered, provide a demo CD or an online video/audio link plus a minimum of two professional references. Send materials to Karyn DeYoung, Park District of Oak Park, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 or karyn.deyoung@pdop.org.
