News | Oak Brook Park District Foundation

Brook Forest Student Council Raises Money to Support Universal Playground

February 28, 2018 | The Doings Oak Brook | By Community Contributor Jessica Cannaday

Brook Forest Student Council weren't monkeying around when they raised $1000 in record time to support the Oak Brook Sandlot Universal Playground project.

"Our goal was to raise $1,000 over the course of the school year. However, our students came together and were able to collect the money in only two days!" explained Barb Mini of Brook Forest Elementary School.

Brook Forest students organized a Monkeying Around raffle and sold hundreds of tickets to support the project.

Unwine Wednesday Benefit Event Raised Thousands of Dollars to Support Universal Playground

February 23, 2018 | Oak Brook Chamber News | By Jenny Stanko

The Oak Brook Park District Foundation raised thousands of dollars to support Oak Brook’s universal playground project at its first Unwine Wednesday event. Attendees enjoyed food tastings and wine pairings provided by La Barra, live music and raffle as well as wine pull, gift card mall and interactive games.

Thousands of Dollars Raised to Support Universal Playground

February 21, 2018 | The Doings Weekly | By Community Contributor Liz Littwin

The Oak Brook Park District Foundation raised thousands of dollars to support Oak Brook's universal playground project at its first Unwine Wednesday event. Attendees enjoyed food tastings and wine pairings provided by La Barra, live music and raffle as well as wine pull, gift card mall and interactive games.

Unwine Wednesday

Oak Brook Patch Event | By Community Contributor Liz Littwin

Join the Oak Brook Park District Foundation for a fun evening supporting a great cause!

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, the Oak Brook Park District Foundation will be hosting an Unwine Wednesday fundraiser to build an all-inclusive, universal playground at Oak Brook's Central Park!

It Takes a Team to Build a Dream

It takes a team to build a dream playground. Can we count on you to make a difference this year?

December 11, 2017 | Oak Brook Patch | By Community Contributor Liz Littwin

Can We Count On You?

This season, you can make a significant impact in your community for generations to come.

Drink a Glass - or Two - for a Great Cause!

Help Oak Brook Park District Foundation build an all-inclusive, universal playground by drinking a glass of wine - or two!

Play with heart this #GivingTuesday and the Oak Brook Park District Foundation. It takes a team to build a dream.

Oak Brook Park District Foundation wants to hit a home run this year. We teamed together with Oak Brook Park District and Unlimited Play Playgrounds designed a playground that serves all community members, regardless of age or ability. It will be located in Oak Brook’s Central Park and will feature many innovative pieces of equipment including a dual track ride zip line, pour and play baseball diamond and two levels of play fully accessible through ramping. We anticipate breaking ground in the spring of 2018 with the project completed August 2018.

Oak Brook Kiwanis Club

On July 31, 2017, the Oak Brook Kiwanis Club hosted a golf fundraiser in which 80% of the proceeds were designated to benefit the Oak Brook Park District Foundation to contribute to the future Central Park “Oak Brook Sandlot” playground. Their donation totaled $2,500.00. In honor of their generous contribution, the Oak Brook Park District Park Board of Commissioners presented Kiwanis with a Proclamation of Merit to show their pride and gratitude towards the organization and the individuals that support its mission