Park District of Oak Park

09/29/2026

Mark your calendars! Holiday registration opens at 8:30A on Saturday, October 3 for Oak Park residents and Saturday, October 10 for non-residents. We have a lot of fun programs and activities planned, from our popular Santa Trolley to Candlelight Walks! Spots go fast, so don't forget to make your wish list on Amilia so you're ready for registration day! Check out the program guide here: pdop.org/2026-27-fall-winter-guide

Adult Holiday Events are open! No need to wait for registration. Get festive with wreath making, holiday cabaret, dinner and dancing, and more! Find holiday programming here: bit.ly/4xPbTMa

09/28/2026

Thank you to our Community Sponsors for supporting the 50th Frank Lloyd Wright Races!

Rush Oak Park provides exceptional health care in Chicago's western suburbs. They combine the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital with the technology and expertise of one of the nation's top academic health centers. Located at 520 S Maple Ave. Rush University System for Health

Sparkle Aesthetics provides a variety of treatments to support your beauty goals. From skincare to facials and beyond, they have a trusting team of providers who will work with you to achieve results you are happy with. Located at 1000 Madison St. Sparkle Aesthetics Oak Park

Momentum OP is a gym that blends cardio, strength training, and interval training workouts designed to challenge your body and sharpen your mind. Located at 1004 Lake St. Momentum OP

Make sure to stop by their booths and say hi on race day, Sunday, October 18! Not signed up yet? There's still time. Secure your spot at flwraces.com

09/26/2026

New website incoming later this fall! We've worked hard to integrate our registration portal, Amilia, into the design. Program browsing will be better than ever with easy-to-skim tiles that include key details like location, time of the session, and the cost of class front and center. Learn more about classes with a click of a button, without having to leave the page you're on!

We've heard the frustrations of navigating our current website, and are excited to be making changes that address some of these issues. Stay tuned for more web updates and announcements in the coming weeks!

09/23/2026

Longfellow Park is getting an upgrade! 🛝 Check out this timelapse of the new playground equipment going up! Along with a new playground, you can look forward to four dedicated pickleball courts, an expanded splash pad, and a new sensory garden. To stay up to date with the Longfellow Park renovation, follow us here and visit our website: pdop.org/about/plans/longfellow-park-renovation

We're excited to open the park and share all of its new features with you soon!

09/22/2026

Join us for Fall Fest this weekend! Our free family-friendly event will be at Rehm Park and Oak Park Conservatory on Sunday, Sept 27 from 11:00A-2:00P! Enjoy a carnival atmosphere with rides, music, games, and delicious local food vendors at Rehm Park. Then hop over to the Conservatory for pumpkin carving demonstrations, activities in the Discovery Garden, and meet and greets with live animals! You can also shop the Fall Mum & Bulb Sale while you're visiting.

Special thank you to our Presenting Community Outreach Sponsors, Battistoni Beam & Polivka Orthodontics and Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory for supporting this event. We are excited to kick off the fall season together!

📍 Rehm Park
515 Garfield St

📍 Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield Street

pdop.org/upcomingevents/fall-fest

09/21/2026

We want to give a big thank you to our Youth Sponsor, Oak Park Laser & Skin Clinic for supporting the Youth Mile and Lil Runners races!

Oak Park Laser & Skin Clinic was established in 2021 and offers personalized skin care treatments from Dr. A. Rao, a board certified physician. These treatments are designed to rejuvenate your skin, enhance a more youthful look, and get your glow back. Find Dr. A Rao at oplsc.com

Not signed up yet? There's still time! Join us for this milestone year and help us celebrate 50 years running! Secure your kids' spot for the Youth Mile here: flwraces.com

09/19/2026

Get excited! Our new website is about to launch! 💻 Here is a quick rundown of the four main areas we've improved:

- We've made accessing registration easier than ever with a registration button always on the top of our homepage.
- We've created a menu bar that you can use to navigate anywhere on our website!
- We've implemented new filter options to help personalize your browsing experience.
- We've coded this website to be a mobile-first design so there is a more streamlined user experience from phone to desktop.

We cannot wait for you to try out the new website for yourself! Stay tuned as we share more information about the new redesign before we launch it mid-October.

09/17/2026

Thank you for another great pool season! Whether you joined us for open swim, swim lessons, special events, or all of the above, we have had an absolute blast. Thanks for spending you summers with us! We'll see you again next year. ❤️🏊

09/16/2026

The Frank Lloyd Wright Races are turning 50 this year! This beloved race is a unique way to view Wright's famous architecture. The 10K race will feature eight of the iconic buildings and his personal home and studio. The 5k race will pass a smaller section of his work, and include his home and studio. So, the big question is, which course are you racing?

Thanks again to our Presenting Sponsor, Oak Park Jewelers, for supporting this race! Since 1984, they've been a family-owned business rooted in downtown Oak Park! They create engagement rings and wedding bands, and offer other fine jewelry and high-end watches. You can visit them at 101 South Marion Street in Oak Park or visit their booth on race day.

We kick off the races on Sunday, October 18. Registration is still open for the 10K Run, 5K Walk/Run, Youth Mile for ages 6-14, and the 50-Yard Dash for ages 3-5. Every participant receives a race day shirt and a finisher medal! Claim your spot here: runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=186493

09/14/2026

📢 We could use your help! We have great volunteer opportunities available for our upcoming Frank Lloyd Wright Races. From packet pick-up, course marshals, to water station attendants, all volunteers help make the races a success. This is an especially great opportunity for teens (14+ with adult) to gain some volunteer experience, but all are welcome!

Majority of our opportunities are on race day, Sunday, October 18 with a few leading up to the big race. Check them out and sign up today! All volunteers receive a free t-shirt. Don't miss your chance to cheer on our racers!

🏃 Find more information here: runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IL/OakPark/FrankLloydWrightRaces

The Frank Lloyd Wright Races is on Sunday October 18, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Walk, 10K Run, 5K Run, Youth Mile, Lil Runners - 3 Year Old, Lil Runners - 4 Year Old, and Lil Runners - 5 Year Old.