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Park District Annual Report 2017

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Donated Maple Park Playground Installed in Zambia

The former Maple Park playground was recently installed in Zambia

Park Board Statement on Albion Project

10.6.2017 Park Board Statement Regarding the Albion Project

Park Passport Mission Accomplished

Park Passport winner announced!

PDOP Lifeguards Receive Golden Guard Award

PDOP Lifeguards Jannai Bates and Devin Washington have been awarded the prestigious "International Golden Guard Safety Award" in a recent unannounced Aquatic Safety Audit.

Help Wanted - Clubhouse Afterschool Program Staff!

The Park District of Oak Park is seeking seasonal employees for the Clubhouse After school program. Please see the article content for more information!

AGEEC Receives Platinum LEED Certification

The Park District of Oak Park was recently awarded Platinum LEED certification for the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center.

New Parks Passport Program

Stay active and explore your parks with the new Parks Passport.

Park District Takes Top Innovation in Local Government Award

The Park District of Oak Park is the recipient of this year’s J. Robert Havlick Award for Innovation in Local Government competition for their submission, “Launch Pad: Getting Good Ideas Off the Ground”. Their work was honored at the Transforming Local Government Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 21, 2017.

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Park District of Oak Park Board of Commissioners Statement Regarding the 1000 Lake Street Proposed High-Rise Development

Committed to protecting Oak Park's parks, green space and tree canopy that contribute to residents’ quality of life,