The Park District of Oak Park has been providing recreational opportunities for the 53,000+ residents of Oak Park since 1912. The District is overseen by a Board of five elected officials and owns and operates a variety of parks, centers, and special facilities. Residents can depend on the District to provide high-quality programs and well-maintained facilities to meet their diverse leisure, wellness, childcare, and other needs. This helps to enhance the quality of life for all residents. Recreation activities are available for all ages, including fitness, swimming, music, dance, visual and performing arts, and sports. The District is also a member of the West Suburban Special Recreation Association, providing recreation services to those with physical and mental challenges.
The Park District offers a wide range of Early Childhood Enrichment Programs that meet the needs of each child. We provide children an engaging environment where they can socialize, learn, and have fun! Through play, sensory exploration, and experimentation children will be sure to have new experiences that they can use to make connections to their everyday life.
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Ice Skating
The Park District offers ice skating instruction for beginners of all ages, from 3 to adults. Classes are divided up by skill and often blended when learning skills. These classes operate in 7 to 10 week sessions depending on the season. Ice skates can be rented for lessons at the facility. Helmets are required for the two beginner classes and highly recommended in subsequent levels.
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Youth Archery
Have you taken an archery class with us and are looking to take it to the next level? Join us for Club Archery! Our skilled instructor will help you develop and focus your skills to aid in your development as an archer through challenges, games, and drills. Classes will take place indoors, with safety guidelines in place. All ten students shoot at the same time to maximize the time spent practicing, with two archers to one target.