Oak Park’s Public Library system has full compliment of resources and services to offer to the Oak Park community. Not only can you, as an Oak Park resident, receive a library card which gives you access to a huge array of books you can also borrow music, movies, games, magazines, journals, and newspapers in both hard […]
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Day In Our Village, A Cherished Oak Park Tradition
Oak Park is celebrating its’ 44th annual Day in Our Village festival this Sunday, June 4th. The purpose of this cherished Oak Park event is to celebrate “the vitality and the rich advantages of our diverse community, and provide the opportunity for all residents, their families, and friends to come learn about the myriad of organizations […]
Oak Park’s Sculpture Walk Comes to Harrison Street
The Oak Park Area Arts Council (OPAAC) is at it again. Bringing art to the people of Oak Park and beyond. Returning for its’ sixth season is the Oak Park Sculpture Walk and what better place to locate this years’ works of art but on Harrison Street, the heart of Oak Park’s Arts District. The […]
Coffee: A Key Ingredient To Relationship Building
Today, being Valentine’s Day, is an important day to discuss tips for building a relationship. Respect and trust are essential. Yet, here in Oak Park, another key ingredient is coffee. You are probably wondering “what could coffee possibly have to do with relationships?” Simply stated coffee has taken on a higher purpose here in Oak […]
Beat Back Winter At The Oak Park Conservatory
It’s mid-winter. The weather is cold, gray and dreary. Spring seems like a long ways away. So how do you beat the winter blues and give yourself a taste of spring, all while staying in Oak Park? By visiting one of Oak Park’s treasures, the Oak Park Conservatory, for that much needed respite. The Oak […]
Support “The Arts”
Oak Park Apartments supports the arts. Yes, we have properties in the Harrison Street Arts District which makes promoting the neighborhood arts vibe the obvious thing to do but there are so many compelling reasons to help to ensure “The Arts” sustain and thrive in our community. Here’s our reasons: Improves academic performance.Students with an […]
Off The Wall Mosaics Benefit Oak Park & Chicago
The Oak Park Area Arts Council is at it again! The incredible “Off The Wall” mosaics are taking the summer of 2016 by storm with two ambitious projects on their agenda and Oak Park Apartments is thrilled to be the proud recipients of their first design! In spite of the summer’s heat and humidity, 17 […]
Stay Summer Cool, Oak Parkers!
Summer is finally here and after spending months trying to figure out how to stay warm we midwesterners are now tasked with trying to figure out how to cool off. Well, Oak Park’s Park District has several great ways to help beat this summers heat. You can head on over to Rehm or Ridgeland pools, cool […]
Oak Park’s 2016 Sculptures – A Walk in The Park, Literally!
Art and its expression is an important element to the Oak Park Village vibe. Murals, mosaics, and yes, for the fifth year in a row, sculptures all can be found, viewed and enjoyed throughout the many corners of our Village. So it is no surprise that Oak Park continues to sponsor the popular Sculpture Walk […]
Weekends Start On Thursday When You Live In Oak Park!
TNO started this past Thursday, May 19th, as part of the DTOP business association’s mission to promote Oak Park businesses through a variety of fun and cultural events. This is how the event works: Purchase $16 ticket booklets which contain 4 “dine-around” tickets at the Downtown Oak Park kiosk at Lake and Marion from 5 pm […]