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Neelyx Labs is now offering free COVID-19 PCR tests. The testing site is located at door number 9 on the north side of the Family Recreation Center of the Oak Brook Park District. The community is invited to park their cars in the lot adjacent to door number 9 and use the ADA accessible ramp to enter through the door. There, patrons will find directions on how to self-administer the test. Testing is available every day from 7:00am-5:30pm. Results are emailed to the patrons within 72 hours or sooner.
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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, and substantial discounts on programming including PRESCHOOL and SUMMER CAMPS, continuing education opportunities, and MORE!
Due to swim meets, the Family Aquatic Center will close at 1pm on the following dates:
- Saturday, January 29
- Saturday, February 19
The Community Ice Rink is open. Click for more info and rules.
Updated 8:30am | Jan. 19, 2022
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Enterprise Operations, the Director of Tennis Operations plans, coordinates and administers operations at the Tennis Center.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Alin Pop at apop [at] obparks.org.
The Landscape Specialist is responsible for the in-house landscape operations of the Park District grounds. Job duties include mowing, tree and plant selection, planting, maintenance, and removals, equipment operation, general park maintenance, snow removal. This position reports to the Director of Parks and Planning. Starting wage is $20-$24 per hour DOQ + benefits. Qualified candidates should send a completed job application along with a resume to bjohnson [at] obparks.org.
The Oak Brook Park District is conducting a survey to learn your present and future needs for park district programs, facilities, and open lands. The Oak Brook Park District wants to know how you think we are doing, and what you would like to
see us focus on in the future. Your participation is vital in obtaining the data necessary to adequately plan for the future.
The Oak Brook Park District has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces! The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
The Illinois Tollway has temporarily closed a portion of the Salt Creek Trail under the Central Tri-State (I-294) Tollway through December. No detour is provided. The Salt Creek Trail waterway under I-294 will remain open to paddlers. During this closure, the Salt Creek Trail at I-294 will be inaccessible from both Canterberry Lane and the Dean Nature Sanctuary. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Family Aquatic Center Swim Instructor position is responsible for performing a variety of duties. Swim instructors are responsible for the fulfillment of an efficient job in these areas; communicating with management and parents, maintaining a safe environment in the pool before, after, and during lessons, reporting any safety violations, coming prepared for lessons and ready to teach. Qualified applicants should be outgoing, fun, responsible, and supportive. Must be at least 15 years old.
Yesterday Governor Pritzker announced that a statewide indoor mask mandate will go into effect beginning Monday, August 30. As a result, masks will be required for all individuals 2 years and up when entering any indoor Park District facility or participating in indoor programs regardless of vaccination status. This includes but is not limited to the following facilities: Tennis Center, Central Park West, Family Recreation Center, Fitness Center, Family Aquatic Center (while not swimming), and the locker rooms/bathrooms.
Responsibilities of part-time custodial team members include maintaining a high level of cleanliness at the Family Recreation Center and Central Park West. Two positions offering $15/hour are currently available.