Park District of Oak Park

Noon Skate
2022-07-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Participants who preregister for public skate will be let into RCRC 15 minutes before the set start time. Participants are encouraged to put their skates on prior to entering the building and take their skates off once they have exited at the end of their skate.
Face coverings fully covering the participants mouth and nose are required at all times when inside the building and skating. While on the ice, all participants are to maintain 6 feet of distance from other patrons not in their family group.
Wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided. Participants will also have access to the single use bathrooms.
Skate rental is available at no additional cost.

Summer Concerts: "Compass Rose"
2022-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
2022 Concerts in the Park!
June 12 – August 28
Sundays, 6:00-7:30P
Located at Scoville Park
We are looking forward to what we hope will be the full return of our Summer Concert Series in Scoville Park starting Sunday, June 12th and running weekly through Sunday August 28th.
Join us for some free, family-friendly entertainment!
Sunday concerts run from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with set up beginning at 4:30. The Park District of Oak Park provides and easily accessible stage and power and bands would need to provide amplification and microphones.
Band Schedule
Jun 12 – Bopology Swing Machine
Jun 19 – Jaime Clay
Jun 26 – The Half Brits
Jul 3 – Whiskey Thunder
Jul 10 – Kettlestrings
Jul 17 – Summer Drive
Jul 24 – Compass Rose
Jul 31 – Earthmother
Aug 7 – The Great Crusades
Aug 14 – Chicago Latin Groove
Aug 21 – The Right Now
Aug 28 – The Jolly Ringwalds

High School Rat Hockey
2022-07-24 17:15 - 18:15, 2022-07-17 17:15 - 18:15
All players must pre-register at least 1 hour prior to the session.
Gear Requirements 18 & Up: Face covering, helmet, elbow pads, gloves, shin pads, hockey skates
Gear Requirements 17 & Under: Full gear – helmet w/ full face shield, chest pad, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin pads, skates
Stick & Puck is for open hockey and skill practice only.
Scrimmages of any sort are strictly prohibited.
Coaching and instruction of any sort is strictly prohibited during Skills & Drills sessions.

All Ages Stick & Puck
2022-07-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-17 16:00 - 17:00

Public Skate
2022-07-24 13:45 - 15:45, 2022-07-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-07-22 18:15 - 20:15, 2022-07-17 13:45 - 15:45, 2022-07-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-07-15 18:15 - 20:15
Skate rental is available at $3

Hand-Colored History
2022-07-24 13:00 - 15:00
Connect with historical studies of your own community. Visit your library to find photos that you can scan of buildings, places and people that were important in the development of your town’s history. Photocopy images from their own family history. Using colored pencils on black and white prints, we’ll bring those images to life.

Miniatures
2022-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
Paint 3d printed figurines, create fantastic miniature landscapes and scenes, and unleash your creativity in a big way using little objects. Perfect for fairy garden enthusiasts, Dungeons and Dragons players, and anyone who enjoys bringing their imagination to life.

Circle Wall Sculpture
2022-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
The circle has played a role in the art of every culture, often symbolizing unity and completeness. This simple reed-and-paper design demonstrates how balance, emphasis, patterns, rhythm, movement, and unity produce integrality in a piece of visual art.

Master Copy Nights – Edward Hopper "Chop Suey"
2022-07-22 18:00 - 20:00
Most fine art students learn through copying the masters. Join this club on Friday nights where we focus on one image by a famous artist and use tricks and techniques to create your very own version.

Pontiac and Route 66
2022-07-22 08:00 - 16:00
Pontiac has become a popular visitor destination for many reasons. It is home to four wonderful museums and some interesting exhibits. It has a fabulous collection of outdoor painted murals, nine Looking for Lincoln heritage sites, five Route 66 heritage sites, and three unique swinging pedestrian bridges. We’ll arrive around 10am and have plenty of time to explore and play on your own time. Pickup: Dole Center 8am/Pleasant Home 8:15am/Fox Center 8:30am Ages 50+ Strenuous Walking.

Awesome Possums!
2022-07-21 18:30 - 20:00
Opossums are more than meets the eye – they’re the superheroes of the urban animal world! We’ll learn how these curious marsupials do more than just investigate our trash cans, but actually help people every day without us even noticing!

Movies in the Park "Spiderman No Way Home"
2022-07-21 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
Summer Movies
May 19 – Sep 15
Join us for a summer full of some of the best flicks out there! Grab a blanket, dinner or snacks and join usunder the stars to enjoy action, fun and song! Movies are all free and open to the public – no pre-registrations needed, simply show up and enjoy!
As a reminder, all alcoholic beverages, smoking and e-cigarettes are prohibited in our Parks so we appreciate your cooperation. In the event of bad weather, please check the Park District website and social media for rain out information.
Thursday, May 19: “Soul”
Thursday, Jun 23: “In the Heights”
Thursday, Jul 21: “Spiderman No Way Home”
Thursday, Aug 18: “Babe” (Throw Back Thursday!)
Thursday, Sep 15: “Knives Out”

July Storybook Nature Walks
2022-07-19 09:00 - 10:00
Grab your strollers and wagons and join us for an early morning story walk around Scoville Park! With activities themed around shapes we can find in nature, these walks provide sensory experiences for kids and plenty of toddler-adult bonding time.
Register for the whole month of classes above. Unable to come every week? No worries – use the calendar below to register for drop-in sessions!
This month's theme is: Shapes

4/5 – Circles
4/12 – Triangles
4/19 – Squares
4/26 – Ovals

This is an adult-tot class, and it is expected that an adult accompanies the registered child for the duration of the program. This is not a drop-off program.

Summer Concerts: "Summer Drive"
2022-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States

Boxes Like Bontecou's
2022-07-17 13:00 - 15:00
In the mid-1950s and 1960s, Lee Bontecou was part of a generation of artists that looked beyond traditional fine art materials and transformed everyday objects in their work. Using a box as a starting point, Participants turn one of the world's most everyday materials – cardboard – into multi-media sculpture.

Sunday Funday Yoga Brunch
2022-07-17 10:00 - 12:00
Start your Sunday relaxing at Cheney Mansion with an all-levels, one-hour yoga practice on the grounds with one of the Park District's expert instructors. As a reward, enjoy and socialize with your fellow classmates during a lovely brunch on the patio. In the event of rain, yoga and brunch will take place inside Cheney Mansion. Delicious, yet healthy savories and just enough sweet not to make your feel guilty. Two drink tickets are included in your registration.

3D Painting on Glass 7/16
2022-07-16 12:00 - 15:00
Take a leap into the third dimension as we paint tree landscapes from a neighboring park on 3
layers of clear glass. In this one session workshop we will delve into the permanence of oil
paints on glass, how to apply and manipulate the paints to capture your unique painting style,
and finally how to think about depth and transparency to create a cohesive image in three
layers that is full of depth, interest, and life. Your painted glass panes will finally be installed into
a shadow box style frame allowing you to further build depth creating that magical lively quality
that is so unique to this style of glass painting.
*We will meet and work in the park. Precise meeting directions forthcoming. In the event of
foul weather we will work inside the Dole Center*

Bead Bottles
2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00
Use recycled bottles and cover them with colorful designs using beads. Great for vases, pencil holders, or simply decoration.

Safe Sitter: 7/16
2022-07-16 09:30 - 15:00
Featuring Updated Curriculum from Safe Sitter Inc.! Safe Sitter prepares students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do if there is severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises.Please bring a bag lunch.
Safe Sitter Course Content:
Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.

Assemblage Art
2022-07-15 18:00 - 20:00
In this particular lesson plan, students will mimic the work of Louise Nevelson, known for her abstract sculptures made from cast-off pieces of wood — actual street “throwaways” — uniformly coated with black or white spray paint. Students will create their own assemblages from wood pieces and other cast-off objects on a panel.
