Welcome to Oak Park
The Park District of Oak Park is an award-winning agency serving the recreation needs of the 53,000+ residents of Oak Park through over 8,000 recreation programs and special events.
Join us to discover the fun within your reach!
Find your local park, learn about our programs from ice skating to esports, get signed up for our newsletter, and more.
Parks
The Park District of Oak Park maintains 18 parks. Did you know every Oak Park resident is within a 10-minute walk of at least one park? Check out a map of our parks by clicking the button below.
Facilities
The Park District of Oak Park maintains seven recreation centers located at the parks, plus three historic properties, two outdoor pools, and three special recreation facilities. Check out a map of our facilities by clicking the button below.
Community Events
Our seasonal special events are fun for the whole family, from Movies in the Park to Fall Fest.
Programs
Find programs for infants, kids, teens, adults, and seniors! There’s something for everyone.
Historic Properties
The historic Cheney Mansion, Pleasant Home, and Oak Park Conservatory regularly host special events and are also available for rentals.
Pools
We have two outdoor pools open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Ready to get involved?
Browse Our Program Guide
With over 8,000 programs annually for residents of all ages, including free community events, there’s something for everyone! Our program guide is delivered biannually to all Oak Park residents, and can always be found online. Click the image to explore.
About Our Registration Process
Click the boxes below to set up your registration account and learn about our registration timeline.
Set Up Registration Account
Amilia is our registration software and is the easiest way to sign up for Park District programming.
Explore Registration Timeline
Park District programming runs on a seasonal basis, with a few exceptions including holidays and summer camp. Click here to view our full timeline.
- Winter programs: January-March – Registration opens in December.
- Spring programs: April-May – Registration opens in March.
- Summer programs: June-August – Registration opens in May.
- Fall programs: September-December – Registration opens in August.
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Financial Assistance Opportunities
Two financial assistance opportunities are available for Oak Park residents to apply toward program fees, including memberships and passes. Learn more below.
Scholarship
Provides up to the $300 in funding for each household member. These funds can reduce the fee up to 75% of the total cost and be used for all programs and passes offered by the Park District of Oak Park.
Childcare Discount Membership
Provides unlimited discounts ranging from 25-55% of full-day, in-house summer camps and school’s out full-day activities. Also includes our Afterschool Clubhouse program. Children must be kindergarten through age 14.
Welcome to the Park District of Oak Park
Your Community. Your Parks. Your Space.
The Park District of Oak Park serves the recreational needs of the 53,000+ residents of Oak Park, providing nearly 8,000 recreation programs and special events annually.
Since 1912, our high-quality programs and well-maintained parks and facilities have dependably met residents’ diverse leisure, wellness, childcare, and other needs and helped to enhance the quality of life.
We are thrilled and honored to announce that the Park District of Oak Park has been awarded the 2025 Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
The District is a member of the West Suburban Special Recreation Association,
which provides recreation services to adults and children who have a physical impairment, a mental disability, or any other type of disability. Approximately 3,000 programs are provided yearly.
