Dogs and apartments do mix – especially when you are renting from OakParkApartments.com, a pet-friendly apartment provider. What is the key to having a successful pet/apartment situation? You, the owner! Here are some tips to making the best pet choice for you and your apartment lifestyle: Know your personality – are you active or laid […]
Do I Need Renter’s Insurance?
Yes! Because, quite simply, stuff happens! Fire, flood, theft or vandalism all can occur whether you own your own home or rent an apartment. Renters insurance is a tenants way to protect, repair or replace personal belongings that are damaged, destroyed or stolen. Just like someone who owns a home is responsible for his or […]
The Devil Is In The Detail – Architectural Detail, That Is.
19th and 20th century architectural styles were greatly influenced by Greek, Roman, Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Here in America, those styles inspired many of the designs that we see today. Oak Park’s many vintage apartment buildings were no exception to these influences. Many multi-unit properties incorporated many classic elements into their designs and can be […]
Oak Park Festival Theater 2015 Presents…
With over 40 summer seasons of productions in its’ repertoire, Oak Park Festival Theater (OPFT) is ready to wow its’ audiences once again with this summers theatrical selections. Tonight, June 11th, kicks off the 2015 season with To Kill A Mocking Bird, which runs through July 18th. Then, starting July 23rd and running through August 22nd, […]
Oak Park Park District Has Free Fun For Everyone!
Oak Park’s park district is at it again! Providing fun and entertainment for all ages all summer long is what our park district does best and this summer is no exception. Free, yes, I said free, movies and concerts will be happening all summer long. Let’s start with this year’s Movies in The Park series. […]
Chicago Avenue Home to Oak Park’s 2015 Sculpture Walk
OakParkApartments.com is excited because Oak Park’s Sculpture Walk is set to officially kick off its’ fourth summer right here in our very own Chicago Avenue business district! Twelve sculptures have been installed on both the North and South sides of Chicago Avenue from Austin Boulevard to Ridgeland Avenue and boy do they […]
Are You A Good Tenant?
Today’s rental market is a competitive one. With more and more young professionals staying renters for the sake of job mobility the rental market has become much more landlord friendly. So how do you show the landlord/management company that you will be a good tenant and secure the apartment of your dreams? Make sure you […]
Farmer’s Market Turns 40!
Happy 40th birthday to Oak Park’s beloved Farmer’s Market! This Saturday, May 23rd, Oak Park will once again welcome the return of our Village’s Farmer’s Market for it’s fortieth season. The market is a sure sign that summer is finally here – bringing the community together to purchase and indulge in all sorts of locally […]
Free Rent? Only If You’re A Birdbrain!
OakParkApartments.com is going to the birds… literally. To further our efforts of being good environmental stewards of this Earth and the Oak Park community specifically, OPA is adding 24 birdhouses at our properties. Why birdhouses? Attracting a variety of birds to your neighborhood provides a vital service for the ecosystem. Birds eat insects, weed seeds as […]
OPA 9-1-1: To Call Or Not To Call… That Is The Question.
OakParkApartments.com is pleased to be able to provide tenants with 24/7 emergency services. But before you pick up the phone to call in an emergency OPA would like to provide you with some information so you can better determine what is and isn’t considered a serious emergency. You should immediately call 9-1-1 when there is […]
