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.
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Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Sept. 12, 2024 – Fun for the entire family awaits at the Village’s second annual ¡Viva! Festival.
The outdoor celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 28 on the south lawn at Village Hall, 123 Madison St.
Attendees can expect entertainment, delicious food and an array of activities for kids during the event, which aims to embrace the diverse cultures found throughout Latin America.
Live music and dancing will be featured, with a performance by dancers from the Center of Peruvian Arts to kick off the event at noon. Later, the Trabuco Salsa Band will take to the stage to perform from 1-2:45 p.m.
Other highlights include food trucks, vendors, face painters and a pinata. For the latest details about the event, visit www.oak-park.us/HispanicHeritage.
Oak Park’s ¡Viva! Festival is hosted by the Village in partnership with local volunteers. Any organizations interested in hosting a resource table during the event are encouraged to contact community@oak-park.us.
Any community members interested in volunteering to help plan or assist on the day of the Village’s special events can visit www.oak-park.us/communityevents to sign up.
National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The Village Board is expected to read a proclamation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at its next meeting on Mon., Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.
The Oak Park Public Library is also hosting several events to highlight Hispanic Heritage Month including conversation hours, Loteria Night (Sept. 24) and ¡A Bombear se ha Dicho! (an Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba experience on Oct. 12). For more information about these and other special events, please visit the Oak Pakrk Public Library's website.
For more information about the Village’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, contact the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 708.358.5405 or community@oak-park.us.
About Oak Park
The Village of Oak Park, located just nine miles west of downtown Chicago, offers a distinctive urban/suburban lifestyle in a thriving, multi-cultural community. Well-known for progressive values, tree-lined streets and bustling business districts, Oak Park serves as an ideal place to live, work and play. As a longstanding community of choice, the Village benefits from convenient access to local and regional transit, high-quality public schools, and arts and cultural attractions, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio and his acclaimed Unity Temple, which was recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
