Frequently Asked Questions

If you pay taxes to the Oak Brook Park District, you are considered an individual within Oak Brook Park District boundaries. You may verify this information on your tax bill or by clicking here. 

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Click here to view the seasonal program guide. 

Click here to learn about volunteering at the Oak Brook Park District. 

Master and Strategic Plans may be found here. 

Holistic Wellness: Provide programs, services, and opportunities designed to improve all aspects of the overall wellness of the community.

Environmental Stewardship: Foster the responsible use and protection of the natural environment through education, conservation, and sustainable practices.

Inclusion: Promote a sense of belonging and provide access to the very best in park and recreational opportunities for all.

Teamwork: Embrace the individuality and diverse viewpoints of our staff in order to foster recreational creativity and encourage a collaborative culture.

Community Engagement: Provide the very best customer experience with every interaction.

Open Communication: Engage in honest, and respectful communication, to connect and build relationships with our community.

To provide a diverse, inclusive and holistic range of opportunities designed to keep the community happy, fit and active.

It is the mission of the Oak Brook Park District to provide the very best in park and recreational opportunities, facilities, and open lands for our community.

Yes. Oak Brook Park District uses Active Network LLC (ActiveNet)  for registration software.  ActiveNet has over 1,500 clients, including Elmhurst and Naperville Park Districts and 34 Illinois park districts.  The software generates reports showing the number of residents and non-resident participants in programs and memberships. 
 

Fee determinations are based on several factors, including program/activity expenses, consumer demand, competitive factors (including benchmarking costs against other Park Districts), the extensive knowledge and experience that the District’s professional staff has with park and recreation trends and the specific programs, memberships and rentals in question. Membership definitions and fee schedules are transparently detailed in sections 5.5 (Recreation Programs, Memberships, and Facility Fees Policies and Definitions) and 6.1 (Definitions for the Use of and Membership in Park District Facilities and Recreation Programs) of the Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual. 
 

The spa closes every Wednesday 8:00pm-9:00pm for routine cleaning.

Lap Pool: 79-82 degrees

Leisure Pool: 84-86 degrees

Whirlpool: 101-104 degrees

Though these times may vary, the available guidelines are as follows:

During the school year (Labor Day – Memorial Day):

• Weekdays are best 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM, but check for closures due to Fluid Running classes. 
• Weekends are best 12pm to close. 

During the summer (Memorial Day - Labor Day):

• Weekdays are best 5:30am-8am, Noon to 4pm and after 7pm. Please check the Fluid Running schedule for morning closures.
• Weekends are best 12pm-close

Lap swim is available outside of these hours but there are other events happening at the aquatic that may limit the number of lanes available, including times when the lap pool is completely closed for programming. 

Please see our most current schedule for up to the date information. Special events are noted through email communications and signage throughout the pool and locker rooms.

We try to keep the air temperature between 80 and 82 degrees

Approximately 71 lengths or about 35 laps.

25 yards.

Yes, outside food is allowed but can only be consumed in the designated concession areas.

Yes, unless you are two years of age or under. Paying the daily fee covers entrance to the entire facility.

You must be at least 42 inches to ride the slide.

• Please clean your equipment after each use with the gym wipes that are available throughout our facility.
• Please return all equipment to its proper location.

Members may use Studios A and B during times when no classes or programs are scheduled.

8 laps = 1 miles

Yes, the Fitness Center is equipped with eight televisions. Available channels include: ESPN, Discover, HGTV, History, and Fox Sports.

A fitness orientation includes a private session with our Fitness Manager, who will guide you through proper use of the machines and other equipment.

If you would like assistance learning how to use our fitness equipment, please complete our online Fitness Orientation Request Form: https://www.obparks.org/fitness-orientation-request-form 

SilverSneakers and Renew Active

SilverSneakers and Renew Active Healthcare Memberships include all the amenities and offerings a regular Family Recreation Center Membership includes. 

You could have been added the healthcare membership to your insurance coverage during the annual enrollment and if so, you receive a confirmation and identification number. 

It is encouraged to call for more information.  SilverSneakers provides a 16-digit number for Silver Sneakers.  Renew Active is a 9-digit number that begins with the letter A.

Your healthcare membership identification number provided to you from your insurance, and your state ID or driver's license.

Unfortunately, this is a singular membership only.

Yes, you can participate at many locations, including out of state. You would simply sign up at each location just as you have here.

No, we are not associated directly with your individual insurance program.

4:30pm-9:30pm from mid-November – first week in January.

Please call 630-990-4233 to report vandalism.
 

Yes, catch and release fishing is allowed from the shore only at Central Park and the pond at the Dean Nature Sanctuary. Illinois Department of Natural Resources laws must be followed. Please click here for more information.
 

Yes, the Park District has outdoor rental spaces available at Central Park.  Please visit www.obparks.org for more information.

Please click here for more information.

Yes, the Tennis Center strings racquets offering a wide variety of strings to choose from.

We have courtesy racquets for your use at no charge and premium demos available for $5.00 rental fee. In addition, we offer a 2-month premium demo racquet rental for $25.00. If you purchase a racquet from us within the 2-month period, we will apply the $25.00 rental fee toward your purchase. All rentals may not leave our facility.

Yes, 2 make-ups are allowed per session. To be eligible for a make-up, please call 630-990-4660 at least 48 hours in advance to inform us that you will be missing the class. (This will provide an opportunity for others to use your spot for a make-up). A make-up class can be taken at or below the level you are currently registered for. To schedule your make-up, please call the above number to reserve your spot.

Private lesson availability is currently limited. Players enrolled in programming will be given preference for a private lesson request. Please speak directly to the Pro in charge of your program on his/her availability. 

We offer both junior and adult level programming from age 3 to 100 and can accommodate beginner to 4.5 level players. Our adult programming includes practices, cardio tennis, leagues, and teams. For our junior players, we offer practices, match play and tennis specific athletic training. We are a USTA 10 and Under Tennis Accredited Program.

All programs are available at member and non-member rate. Our group lesson schedule can be found at  https://obtennis.clubautomation.com/calendar/programs

The outdoor tennis courts have exceeded their useful life and now require frequent and increasingly costly repairs due to inadequate drainage and the deterioration of the asphalt, concrete, and sub-base materials.

The Tennis Center operates as an enterprise fund and does not receive tax dollars. Sufficient reserves have been accumulated to fully fund this project.

Please review the unredacted Agenda Item for the January 19, 2026, board meeting. Cost figures were previously redacted to maintain the integrity of the competitive bid process.

View Tennis Courts Project Agenda Item

The Tennis Center has 8 indoor and 8 outdoor courts.  In addition to the 16 courts, the Tennis Center offers racquetball, wallyball, ping pong, women’s and men’s saunas and a fitness room.

Yes, you can rent a ball machine for $7 in addition to your court fee. We also offer ball machine monthly plans at a cost of $25 a month for an individual or $35 a month for a family. The ball machine monthly plan allows you to rent the ball machine an unlimited number of times for the month. Please call 630-990-4660 to reserve your court time with a ball machine.

To avoid charges a 48-hour notice is required to cancel court reservation, private lesson or drop in program. If cancellations are late (less than 48-hour notice), you will be charged for the court reservation, private lesson or drop in program.

No, you do not need to be a member to reserve a court. Members have the privilege of reserving courts 7 days in advance. Nonmember Residents can reserve a court 2 days in advance while all other nonmembers may reserve a court 1 day ahead. All nonmembers must have a profile created and a card on file to complete a reservation. Payment for nonmembers will be taken at the time of check-in. 

For monthly pay memberships we accept all major credit cards. We do not accept cash or checks. 

All new memberships require a one-time non-refundable $100 enrollment fee. (Excluding Junior Membership which the enrollment fee is $25)