50th Anniversary
1963 – 2013
The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013 with special events and programs throughout the year.
Click on the page at left to view the “50 Years of Fun!” insert that appeared in the Summer Catalog. The insert showcases some historic pictures from the early years of the District and lists the upcoming 50th Anniversary events.
Chicago Botanic Garden Tour
Wednesday, May 22
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Explore the wonders of the 385 acre gardens by walking and taking a tram through the Chicago Botanic Gardens. The summer season will take you winding through woods, waterways and the paths of the 23 formal garden displays. Transportation and tram tickets are included in the trip package.
For more information, call (630) 627-6100.
Splashpad
opens for the season on
Friday, May 24
Click here for more information.
For more information, call (630) 627-6100.
National Food Days:
Black Cow Day
(Root beer float)
Monday, June 10
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us at the Heritage Center once a month to celebrate the National Holiday of our favorite foods.
Coming up:
July 19 — Hot Dog Day (Sponsored by Mickey's Hot Dogs)
August 2 — Watermelon Day
For more information, call (630) 627-6100.
Battle of the Bands
Saturday, June 29
The Oakbrook Terrace and Butterfield Park Districts are looking for the best teen band in the state. Bands will be compete in this local competition for a spot in a regional competition. The winner may end up in Springfield at the State Fair for the state-wide competition. Bands will perform on the stage at the Mario Parente Theater in the Oakbrook Terrace Park District's Heritage Center.
Click HERE to download an registration form. Form may be filled out and mailed/dropped off to the Heritage Center, or emailed to Hannah Boehm. Applications must be returned by June 21, 2013.
Don't forget to invite all your friends and family out to cheer on your band! For more information: Illinois Battle of the Bands
For more information, call (630) 627-6100.
Dorothy Drennon Park
OSLAD park improvements
Phase Two of the Dorothy Drennon Park improvement project is underway. Click HERE to download an informational flyer.
For more information, call (630) 627-6100.
Geocaching
at the
Lake View Nature Center
Thinking about trying geocaching but not sure how to get started? Try our simple eight-stage multicache using a GPS unit to locate and identify marked trees as you stroll around the lake and collect clues to find the hidden cache. We have several GPS units that can be checked out to run the course. (They even have the coordinates pre-programmed!)
For more information, call (630) 941-8747 or visit the LVNC Geocache Adventure page.
Sunday Walking Club
Every Sunday starting Sept. 8
8:00 am
FREE
Meet other members in the community while getting some exercise. Everyone and anyone is welcome. Please meet at Terrace View Park. People can walk/run at their own pace.
For more information, call (630) 627-6100.
Afternoon Barbershop Chorus
Tuesdays
1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Have a passion for singing? The Afternoon Barbershop Chorus meets every Tuesday at the Heritage Center. The chorus is always looking for new members.
For more information, call (630) 627-6100.
Birthday Programs
at the
Lake View Nature Center
Looking for an entertaining and educational birthday celebration? Why not celebrate your child's next birthday at the Nature Center? We offer a variety of nature-oriented themes that will encourage kids to explore, create, and have fun!
For more information, call (630) 941-8747 or visit the LVNC Birthday Program page.
NEDSRA
Recreation for people
with disabilities
NEDSRA helps provide sports, recreation, and leisure opportunities to adults and children with disabilities. By working cooperatively with local park districts and communities, NEDSRA serves more than 4,000 people each year. If you have a disability, or know of someone who does, call the number below for more information. Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants.
For more information call NEDSRA at (630) 620-4500 or visit their website at www.nedsra.org.
Goose control
Working towards cleaner parks.
The Park District has begun utilizing a new technique to reduce the number of geese that inhabit our parks. We will be using a noise-making device that will cause the gathered geese to take flight. The launcher does not harm the geese in any way, the noise simply encourages them to move on. The end result will be cleaner, more enjoyable parks for everyone.
This technique has been used effectively in other communities to reduce property damage, goose droppings, and aggressive behavior by geese. However, residents should be advised that they may hear fireworks-like sounds when the device is used.
Please call us at (630) 627-6100 if you have any questions or concerns.
The Oakbrook Terrace Park District is a community crime watch neighborhood. If you see any inappropriate activity or vandalism taking place in the parks, please call the police department or the DuPage County Sheriff's office immediately.
We appreciate your support in keeping our parks safe.
