Category: Press Release

Randolph Park playground is closed until further notice due to damage sustained during the storm that went through Oak Park in the afternoon of August 10, 2020. The playground will reopen as soon as repairs can be made and clean-up is completed.

Thanks for your patience.

Look for your fall program guide online beginning Friday, August 14 featuring many virtual classes including early childhood programs, boxing, kickboxing, fitness, and our annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races. Registration for fall programs begins on Saturday, August 22 for residents and Saturday, August 29 for non-residents. Online registration is only being taken at this time at pdop.org/register. 

If you have questions, please call Customer Service M-F, 8:30am to 5pm or Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm at 708.725.2000. You can also email Customer Service anytime at info@pdop.org.

Due to the physical distancing standards required under Governor Pritzker’s order and guidance, seating in the Board Room will be very limited for this meeting. You are encouraged to listen to the meeting by calling (425) 436-6346; and use access code 135606.

Masks must be worn at all times during the meeting and throughout the Administrative Center.

If you wish to make a public comment at the meeting, please complete this form no later than 5:30pm on July 16. The Executive Director will read your comment under the public comment item of the Park Board meeting agenda.

Public comments will not be taken during the phone conference.  The comments received up to 5:30pm will only be read.

If you have questions, please contact Karen Gruszka.

June 2, 2020

Dear Park District Patrons,

Building a strong community through inclusion and diversity is a pillar of the Park District of Oak Park. 

The Park District stands in support of black and brown people who are suffering under racial inequity that divides our country and many communities. We are committed to taking positive actions that build more inclusive and supportive programs and places that help ensure the health and wellness of all our residents by providing all a place to belong.

The Park District supports the position of the National Recreation and Park Association’s response to systemic racism across the country.

Please read the NRPA statement here.

Stay healthy. Stay safe.

Jan Arnold
Executive Director, Park District of Oak Park

 

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the State of Illinois enacted amendments to the Open Meeting Act that authorize public bodies to host public meetings virtually in the event of a declaration of a disaster.  Park District Board President Lentz has determined that an in-person meeting of the Park District of Oak Park’s Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2020, is not practicable or prudent.  Accordingly, the meeting will take place via conference call, *not* on site at the Hedges Administrative Center, 218 Madison Street at 7:30pm.  The Hedges Administrative Center remains closed to the public.

If you wish to make a public comment related to the meeting, please complete this form no later than 5:30pm on June 18. The Executive Director will read your comment under the public comment item of the Park Board meeting agenda.

If you would like to join the meeting, please dial in at 312-626-6799 and use code 85975016222or you can connect via ZOOM at

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85975016222?pwd=V3VsajVsT1FTMkJINkVKT1NRZS9mQT09

No additional public comments will be taken during the meeting.  The comments received up to 5:30pm will be read, as noted above.

If you have questions, please contact Karen Gruszka.