Park District of Oak Park

28 www.pdop.org Family Nature Night Fridays, 6:30-8:00P Jan 17 • Feb 21 • Mar 20 Spend some quality time with your family in the great outdoors! Learn about a new nature topic and make a nature-inspired cra to take home. Each month we will focus on a different nature topic. Ages 5-14 • Jan 17 - Winter Stars • Feb 21 - Animal Tracks • Mar 20 - Seeds First two family members: Res Fee $10 per person - Fee $13 Additional family members 40% off. All participants must be registered on the same receipt in order for discount to apply. Location: Austin Gardens Supervisor: Leah Pryor Family Try It Archery Sunday, Jan 26, 1:00-2:30P Stop by for a day to dabble in the sport of archery. Instruction and practice will be provided! Ages 5-14 First two family members: Res Fee $13 per person - Fee $18 Additional family members 40% off. All participants must be registered on the same receipt in order for discount to apply. Location: Fox Center Supervisor: Leah Pryor Winter Family Hike Saturday, Feb 1, 8:00A-1:00P Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean that you have to say inside! Stay active this winter with a hike to Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry, IL. Trip includes transportation to and from the park. Ages 5-14 First two family members: Res Fee $10 per person - Fee $13 Additional family members 40% off. All participants must be registered on the same receipt in order for discount to apply. Location: Bus leaves from Fox Center Supervisor: Leah Pryor Groundhogs! Sunday, Feb 2, 2:00-3:30P Who is Punxsutawney Phil and why do we care if he sees his shadow? Stop by Austin Gardens to learn all about groundhogs and their pal Phil! Make a groundhogs-inspired cra and celebrate the arrival of spring or the last days of winter! Ages 5-14 First two family members: Res Fee $10 per person - Fee $13 Additional family members 40% off. All participants must be registered on the same receipt in order for discount to apply. Location: Austin Gardens Supervisor: Leah Pryor Nature's Valentines Friday, Feb 14, 6:30-8:00P Spend the evening learning about perfect pairs in the animal world. Finish by making your own animal valentines and enjoying a special Valentine's Day treat! Ages 5-14 First two family members: Res Fee $10 per person - Fee $13 Additional family members %40 off. All participants must be registered on the same receipt in order for discount to apply. Location: Austin Gardens Supervisor: Leah Pryor Breakfast with the Trees Sunday, Mar 8, 9:30-11:00A Stop by to learn about the age-old practice of making maple syrup. From the history to the process of how it's made, get all of the info that you need to get stuck on syrup! Finish the morning with a pancake breakfast. Ages 5-14 First two family members: Res Fee $10 per person - Fee $13 Additional family members 40% off. All participants must be registered on the same receipt in order for discount to apply. Location: Cheney Mansion Supervisor: Leah Pryor Family One-Day Programs Residents and non-residents are invited to enjoy the Park District of Oak Park's two off-leash dog parks below. Your four-legged friends can expend energy, exercising and socialize with other dogs in a safe and healthy environment, while you socialize with other permit holders who share your love of dogs. Dog Park Locations: • Ridgeland Common Dog Park (415 Lake Street) • Maple Park (1105 S. Maple Avenue) Prerequisites Permits are required to use dog parks. To apply for a Dog Park Permit, owners must provide proof of a valid village dog license receipt in the village of your residency, including the license number. Additionally, proof of vaccinations for the current year, including Rabies, Distemper, Kennel Cough/Bordetella, Para-influenza and Parvovirus are required. Proof of a negative fecal test for intestinal parasites within the last year must also be provided at the time of registration. Park District Dog Park Permits Permits must be submitted in person at either the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex or the Gymnastics and Recreation Center. Residents must provide proof of residency. Non-resident pass sales are limited to the first 200 purchasers in a 12-month period. Permits are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Dog Park Permit Required for Park Entry Dog parks use a key card access system. Members must bring their permit card to access the parks. Dog parks are maintained and inspected by Park District staff. Dog owners, who are not in compliance with dog park rules and requirements, may be subject to fines, as well as dismissal from dog park use. For a full list of rules and regulations, please visit www.pdop.org/dogs. Permit Fees: Residents: First Dog FREE • Second Dog FREE Non-Residents: First Dog $20 • Second Dog $10 Proxy Key Card: $10 Off-Leash Dog Parks & Permits special interest & events Check out our Ski Trip and Family Fun Open House on pages 32-33. Why do program fees look different? See page 9 $ ?

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