Oakbrook Terrace Park District

Welcome to the Oakbrook Terrace Park District

Toddler Time Fun

Tuesdays, Feb. 7 – 28
11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Set aside some special time for you and your toddler! Come sing, dance, learn finger plays, do crafts and explore our exciting early childhood classroom together. Toddlers will be tired and ready for naptime when you go home!

For more information, call (630) 627-6100

Step Into the Night
at the
Lake View Nature Center's
Winter Exhibit

February 7 – April 1
during regular Nature Center open hours

Feel for your food!
Identify nocturnal sounds!
Play in the "bat cave"!
Look out for skunks!
And more...

This special exhibit will feature native nocturnal animals and their adaptations for survival at night.

For more information, call (630) 941-8747.

Scrap & Chat

Friday, February 10
6:00 – 11:00 pm

If you are an avid scrap booker and are looking for others just like yourself, come and join the Scrap & Chat. You will be surrounded by other people who enjoy scrap booking just as much as you do. We will provide a room, tables and snacks. All you need to bring is your supplies and enjoy some conversation and fun.

For more information, call (630) 627-6100.

Family Winter Play Day

Sunday, February 12
1:00 – 4:00 pm

FREE (donations always appreciated)

Join NEDSRA and the Oakbrook Terrace Park District for a fun day of outdoor activities. There will be games, activity stations, and winter sports. Participate in a nature hike and have fun trying on snowshoes and cross-country skis. Enjoy a snack in the great outdoors while warming up by the campfire.

Don't forget to stop in the Lake View Nature Center and explore the winter exhibit, "Step Into the Night."

For more information call (630) 941-8747.

Safari Club

Friday, February 24
6:30 – 9:00 pm

Age: 4–10 years old

Investigate the world of nature. We will use activities, crafts and stories to learn about the plants and animals all around us. Dress for the outdoors. A snack is provided.

For more information, call (630) 941-8747.

Meet the Creatures of the Night

Saturday, February 25
1:00 – 4:00 pm

($2 suggested donation)

Does your family have "cabin fever"? Here is the cure! Come explore the Lake View Nature Center's winter exhibit, "Step into the Night," on nocturnal animals. On one special day, visiting exotic nocturnal animals such as an armadillo, kinkajou, fox, bat, and sugar glider will be on exhibit for visitors to interact with and learn more about from their keepers.

For more information call (630) 941-8747.

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.

Winter Brochure Online Now

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.

Questions or comments?

Give us a call at (630) 627-6100 or email us at: info@obtpd.org