November 2017
Turkey Triathlon
Too much turkey and stuffing? This indoor event will test your skills and burn off those extra calories. The ALL-NEW Turkey Triathlon is different than your ordinary triathlon. The spin? No Swim! This Triathlon features: • Rowing (On Concept 2 Rower) • Cycling • Running/Walking (on Precor Treadmill). Each participant will be assigned a heat based on his or her gender and age, and confirmations will be sent out the week before the event. Heats start every 30 minutes, beginning…
Find out more »February 2018
Super Sprint Triathlon
The Oak Brook Park District is proud to host the Indoor “SUPER” Sprint Triathlon. Don’t miss this triathlon for ages 12+ and all skill levels. This indoor event features a 10-minute swim, a 15-minute stationary spin bike, and a 15-minute treadmill run, with scheduled time between each event. Each participant will be assigned a heat based on his or her gender and age, and confirmations will be sent out the week before the event. Heats start every 20 minutes, beginning…
Find out more »June 2018
Coris Kids Triathlon
Don’t miss our eighth annual Cori’s Triathlon! This friendly competition promotes exercise in a fun and energetic way. Kids will show off their skills and athleticism by participating in the three traditional triathlon events: swimming, biking and running.
Find out more »September 2018
Playground Ribbon Cutting
We would like to invite you to our Ribbon Cutting Event. This $1 million state-of-the-art playground has been designed so that everyone, regardless of ability, can play together! Fully-fenced and open to the public, the exciting park features pour and play surfacing, a dual track ride, dish swing, 2-levels of play that are completely accessible through double-wide ramping, and so much more. Bring your family to experience this exciting new playground and meet new friends! Light refreshments will be served,…
Find out more »October 2018
Haunted Forest
Come out to this spectacular Halloween event. See if you can make it through the twists and turns of our life-size haunted maze! With ghouls and goblins galore, this maze is not for the faint of heart. Other activities include bounce houses, a hayride through Central Park’s haunted forest, candy in a haystack, a pumpkin patch, crafts, tattoos, and more! Tickets required for activities vary from 0-5, and are sold at the gate. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. Since…
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Express
Please remember to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time, there will be a wide range of festive, fun and FREE activities for your family to enjoy while you wait for your trolley. Oak Brook Park District's Holiday Express It’s time to take a ride to the North Pole! Sign up for your “train ride” from the FRC to meet the one and only Santa at the North Pole. Activities include crafts, the reading of the…
Find out more »June 2021
June 2022
Cori’s Kids Triathlon
Don’t miss our annual Cori’s Triathlon! This friendly competition promotes exercise in a fun and energetic way. Kids will show off their skills and athleticism by participating in the three traditional triathlon events: swimming, biking and running. All events will be socially distant.
Find out more »September 2022
Autumn Fest
The Oak Brook Park District invites you to this year’s Autumn Fest on September 17th from 2-5pm! This free, family-friendly event will start with kid entertainment from the Hinsdale School of Rock Band from 2-3:30pm, juggler, face painter, carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, and more! Nashville Electric Band will be on stage performing from 3:30-5pm. All the while there will be food, beer, and wine available for purchase. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup…
Find out more »October 2022
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
Dress up in your costumes and come and take a SPOOKY walk in the park! The event will start with the trick-or-treat trail; a 1/2 mile walk in the woods will get you in the Halloween spirit! You will meet lots of fun characters as you make your way through the woods while trick or treating! At the end of your walk, board the Haunted Wagon for a leisurely ride around the park. Also enjoy bounce houses, arts and crafts,…
Find out more »November 2022
Great Pumpkin Roll – SOLD OUT
Slimy! Goopy! Mushy! All the words to describe that aging carved pumpkin- sounds like we can have some fun! Come roll that old pumpkin down the Sled Hill at Central Park. There will be judges to see whose pumpkin had the longest roll, shortest roll and messiest roll in each heat. The festivities continue at Central Park West as we roll further into the Autumn season. NR between 2 and 15 years old: $12 R between 2 and 15 years…
Find out more »60th Birthday Celebration
Registration required for some of the activities. Please contact Oak Brook Park District for information. Come enjoy snacks, raffles, activities for all ages to enjoy, and giveaways from our valued sponsors and vendors. Schedule of events: All day – The community is invited to enjoy open swim for FREE at the Family Aquatic Center! All day – The Family Recreation Center is open to the community, admission FREE! Come check out our fitness center, walking track, and more! All day…
Find out more »December 2022
Holiday Express – SOLD OUT
It's time to take a ride to the North Pole! Sign up for a festive trolley ride from the Family Recreation Center to meet the one and only Santa at the North Pole (Central Park West). Activities include crafts, a bounce house, light refreshments, and more. All persons over 2 years old traveling to the "North Pole" must register. Pre-registration ends Friday, December 16th. Choose a time that works for your family. Come early to participate in other activities. 2…
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