The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
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.
Earlier this spring the Village Board took action that will impact lawn maintenance and landscaping practices in Oak Park moving forward. Effective June 1, 2025, no gasoline-powered leaf blower may be operated in Oak Park at any time. Currently, gas-powered leaf blowers may be operated only between October 31 and May 31. Electric leaf blowers may be used year-round. Per Village ordinance, the operation of all leaf blowing equipment is allowed between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. These hours differ and are more restrictive than those listed in the Village Code’s noise ordinance, which applies between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The use of any leaf blower in excess of more than 65 decibels, as rated by manufacturer’s specifications, is also prohibited at any time under the current Village Code. The prohibition of gas-powered leaf blowers is one step the Village is taking to achieve the goals to decrease greenhouse gas emissions set forth in the Climate Ready Oak Park plan.
Impacts for landscaping businesses…Any contractor owning or operating any lawn maintenance or landscaping business that does work in the Village must now obtain a license to do so. Information about obtaining a lawn maintenance license will be available and shared with local landscaping companies. To learn more about the business licensing process, lawn maintenance or landscape business operators are encouraged to contact the Village’s Development Customer Services department at business@oak-park.us. More information is also available at www.engageoakpark.com/landscaping-practices.
