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Oak Brook, IL – With the first day of spring arriving Friday, March 20, winter decided to make one last appearance earlier this week with a surprise snowfall.

Public Notice is hereby given that the proposed combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Oak Brook Park District, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning

Oak Brook, IL – The Oak Brook Park District STARS Swim Team is excited to announce that 40 swimmers have qualified to participate in the Northern Illinois Swim Conference (NISC) Di

Oak Brook, IL – The Oak Brook Park District is proud to celebrate an incredible achievement by the Gateway Gators basketball program, part of Gateway Special Recreation Association

Oak Brook, IL – The Oak Brook Park District invites residents and neighbors to lace up, come together, and make a meaningful impact at the Annual Pink 5K on Saturday, May 9, at 8 a

The Community Ice Rink is CLOSED

Oak Brook, IL – The Oak Brook Park District is inviting Oak Brook resident teens to take an active role in shaping the future of teen programming through its newly formed Teen Advi

The Sled Hill is CLOSED as of February 4. Please check back for updates. 

Oak Brook, IL - Winter Lights at Central Park has officially wrapped up another dazzling season.

Oak Brook, IL - The Oak Brook Park District is proud to share the incredible generosity of our community following two recent giving initiatives that brought warmth, joy, and holid

Oak Brook IL – The Oak Brook Park District is pleased to announce a special fundraising evening at Cocoa Cabin on Friday, December 5 from 4:30pm – 8:30 pm located at Central Park W

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Oak Brook Park District Board of Commissioners will be on Monday, November 12, 2025 at the hour of 6:00 p.m.

Oak Brook, IL – The Oak Brook Park District has earned national recognition for its leadership in parks and recreation, receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recre

Oak Brook IL – Laure Kosey, Executive Director at the Oak Brook Park District, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration.

The Oak Brook Park District is hosting a winter coat collection at the Family Recreation Center and Tennis Center this fall!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Oak Brook Park District Board of Commissioners will be on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 a.m.

The Oak Brook Park District is excited to offer text message reminders for upcoming program registration dates!

OAK BROOK, IL – The Oak Brook Park District is excited to announce it has received a grant from the DuPage County Health Department to offer free swim lessons for children ages 3 to 5 who qualify f

Oak Brook, IL - The Oak Brook Park District has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to financial transparency and accountability.

As of May 2025, the Park District has initiated measures to manage the increasing population of Canadian geese at Central Park.

15 Years of Progress, Passion, and People: A Letter to the Community
By Laure Kosey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Oak Brook Park District

Oak Brook IL - The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce Oak Brook Park Di

We want to hear from you! Join a Focus Group at the Oak Brook Park District!

The Oak Brook Park District invites you to celebrate Earth Day with us during the month of April! Join us as we commit to sustainable

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Come check out the Saddle Brook Barn space! The Oak Brook Park District invites the community of Oak Brook to an Open House at the Saddle Brook Barn on Saturday, April 26 from 10-11am. 

Oak Brook, IL – January 20, 2025 – The Oak Brook Park District was not among the chosen for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant funding this year. 

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The Swim Central water slide will be open 12pm-4pm this upcoming Monday, January 19.

LISLE, Illinois—Gateway Special Recreation Association (SRA) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new daytime program starting in September 2024.

Join the Oak Brook Park District team! All job positions provide multiple benefits, including complimentary memberships for you and your family at our fitness, aquatic, and tennis facilities,

The Oak Brook Park District is excited to announce the Central Park Enhancement project, which aims to improve our community's recreational facilities with new courts and expanded parking.

The Oak Brook Park District will be collecting items at the Family Recreation Center and Tennis Center until June 30! Questions?

The Oak Brook Park District is excited to announce that they are a recipient of a $1,466,279 Grant from the Federal Government.

Oak Brook IL – The Oak Brook Park District and Village of Oak Brook are excited to announce the planning for a cultural celebration in Oak Brook is underway.

The Oak Brook Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association

The Oak Brook Park District was awarded $400,000 and is one of 87 agencies to benefit from the $30 million Illinois has available in the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development [OSLAD] grant fu