Longfellow Park underwent an extensive renovation in 2008, the results of which have produced a public space packed with attractions.
The revamped park features lighted tennis courts, a full court basketball court, a ball diamond, a large playground suitable for kids of all ages and a splash pad fountain.
Special water wheelchairs are available for rental from the district.
Longfellow Center, which houses martial arts classes, early childhood programs and a wealth of other activities, can be rented in both the day and evening hours.
Carroll Park, located in the southwest corner of the village, includes a large green field, tot lot, ball diamond and playground that was renovated to include new equipment in 2007.
The nearby Carroll Center hosts all kinds of park district programs, including youth sports, adult fitness, yoga, Tai Chi and Mi Escuela, the Spanish-speaking preschool.
The center is available for rental for all kinds of events.
Situated on 1.3 acres at the east end of Oak Park, the Andersen Center and adjacent Andersen Park offer locals a wealth of recreational options. The park was renovated in 2006 and reopened with the addition of the popular splash pad, which features a water-spouting tower and jets that shoot streams of water up from the ground. Other recent park additions include new playground equipment and a small athletic field.
The Andersen Center is home to a number of district programs and activities, including youth sports and summer camps. It also features a multi-purpose room that can be rented by local residents for parties and other special events. For more information, visit the Oak Park Parks Web site.
The Barrie Center is host to a number of district programs, including pre-school and play-school classes, youth sports, adult sports and summer camps. The community center is used as an educational facility, while the field house is home to several physical education programs. The center also has a multi-use room available for rental. Outdoor facilities include a sports court which can be configured for tennis, basketball, volleyball and in-line skating, as well as a children's "tot lot" featuring kid-friendly playground equipment. For more information about the facilities, visit the Oak Park Parks Web site.
The Senior Citizens' Center of Oak Park & River Forest is a community center offering a wide variety of services and programs for members 50 years and older. The center offers classes, weaving, ceramics, painting, drawing, wood shop and bridge. Fees are $35 per person annually.