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Get ready for a summer of fun! We have a variety of summer camps designed to offer something for everyone! From our popular Rising Star and Super Star Camps to our Camp Shorts and Nature Mini Camps, kids will find a way to grow, explore, engage, and play!

NEW this summer is our Straight Shooter Archery Mini Camp at the Nature Center! Children ages 8-12 can learn from certified instructors how to properly handle, care for, and shoot a recurve bow. 

Notice is hereby given that the Oakbrook Terrace Park District is accepting sealed bids for the Lake View Nature Center Men’s and Women’s Restroom Project. Specifications may be obtained at Heritage Center, 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 or online at https://obtpd.org. For further information, contact Patrick Manieri at 630-627-6100.

The Fitness Center invites all members and program participants to join our Visit to Win It challenge from January 5-30! Every time you come to the Fitness Center, you can enter a raffle for a chance to win fun prizes and exclusive OBTPD swag. The more you visit, the more entries you earn, and the better your chances of winning!

Be sure to stop by the front desk each time you come in, and keep moving toward those prizes!

Interested in checking out our Fitness Center? Looking for a convenient way to get a workout in after work? We now offer a $5 evening guest pass available Monday-Thursday from 5:00-9:00pm! This provides non-members a way to explore our facilities and see if a membership is a good fit. We have a full cardio and weight room, racquetball courts, a gymnasium, and more!

The Fitness Center is located in the office building at 1 Parkview Plaza in Oakbrook Terrace. Just park in the free parking garage to enter.

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Playtime Pals is coming back in 2026! Our Group Exercise Studio will be open to little ones ages 1-4 with an adult every Friday in January and February from 9:00am-12:00pm. We'll have mats, tunnels, slides, and more for a fun and active way to spend the morning! 

Playtime Pals is only $5 per child (adults are free). Please note, the Group Exercise Studio is on the second floor and does not have elevator access.

For just $5 a visit, members and paid guests can now bring their kids ages 5-12 with them, offering access to the racquetball courts and gymnasium. (Please note, children under 14 are not allowed in the cardio room or weight room.) Based on availability, contact the Fitness Center for more information.

We are excited to announce new Fitness Center hours coming soon! Starting September 2, 2025, the Fitness Center will be open 11:00am-9:00-pm Monday-Thursday. Our hours will remain 8:00am-4:00pm on Fridays. These new operating hours will provide more opportunities for the community to enjoy and utilize our fitness facilities.

Pickleball is now FREE for Fitness Center members! Grab a friend to drop in and play on our indoor courts. It's a great way to stay active and have fun during the winter months!

Stop by to play anytime during open Fitness Center hours (please call beforehand to ensure gymnasium availability).

All equipment is included! Non-members can play for just $5 for up to two hours of play. No registration required; just stop in and sign a waiver before playing. Call the Fitness Center at 630-574-0420 with any questions!

Oakbrook Terrace Park District’s Updated Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Virtual Tour of Lake View Nature Center & Terrace View Park

Pickleball is FREE for Fitness Center Members! Non-members can play for $5 for up to two hours of play.

Please note, pickleball is based on gym availability. Please contact the Fitness Center at 630-574-0420 with questions or to check on gym availability.

Check out our 3D Virtual Tour!

Check out our 3D Virtual Tour!

Join staff from the Villa Park Public Library for a story time on the road! Each month will feature stories, music, and movement.

Age: Children 5 and under with caregiver
Fee: Free
Date: Third Monday of each month*
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Heritage Center

*Date may vary. To confirm an upcoming date, please call us at 630-627-6100.