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Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
April 29, 2021 – Oak Park’s online block party registration portal is set to reopen on Mon., May 3 at www.oak-park.us/blockparties, with the first available dates to be May 29 – 31. The last date for hosting a block party this season will be Oct. 31.
COVID-19 restrictions will be in place based on local public health guidelines, including wearing masks and proper social distancing. Restrictions could change with conditions and as more residents become fully vaccinated, public health officials say.
Residents must download the required petition and gather the signatures of their neighbors before submitting a request through the online portal for a specific date. A block party requires a petition signed by at least 10 separate addresses on the block, or a majority of residents on a smaller block.
The number of block parties will be limited to 20 per weekend in 2021, with each block allowed to host one party.
Block parties will be limited to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with Mondays available on May 31, July 5 and September 6, which are Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends.
“I know everyone is anxious to get back to their normal activities, including block parties,” said Oak Park Public Health Director Joseph T. Terry, who issued guidelines for allowing Village residents to once again host block parties.
“But the risk of becoming infected and spreading COVID-19 remains real. The more interaction you have with others beyond your own household and the longer that interaction lasts, the greater the risk of becoming infected and spreading this highly-contagious virus.”
Terry said that being outside is the best option for reducing risks in a group setting, adding, “But it won’t eliminate the risk altogether. So the same basic rules apply – keep your distance, wear a mask and wash your hands often.”
Block party participants who are not from the same household are urged not to share foods and beverages with others, including via pot-luck style offerings.
Other guidelines include keeping tables and people from different households at least six feet apart, wearing face coverings when not eating or drinking, and wiping down frequently touched surfaces with a disinfecting solution as recommended by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
Bounce houses and petting zoos are prohibited, and the Village will not offer tree walks or Fire Department visits as part of block parties this year. However, information on how to host a green block party will be available if requested.
Block party organizers also are asked to help keep participants safe by providing hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol and setting up temporary hand-washing stations with water, soap and paper towels.
People who have any COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive or come into contact with someone who has tested positive, should stay home and not participate in a block party, public officials stress.
For more information on organizing a block party, call 708.358.5700 or email blockparty@oak-park.us
