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www.pdop.org
For more info, and to donate online
www.parksfoundationop.org
residents, community groups and partner
organizations to support exceptional and
extraordinary projects that enhance our
parks and community life.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Austin Gardens
The Historical Society of
Help us build your
hometown museum!
Want to get involved?
708-848-6755 or check out
www.oprfhistory.org
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The Historical Society has been
proud to be located on the second
floor of Pleasant Home in Mills
Park since 1970. It is the only
place we have ever called home!
But we also look forward with
great anticipation in 2016 to our
move next to Stevenson Park in
a soon-to-be-renovated Oak Park
Landmark, shown here in a circa
1900 photo.
Marking Life's Milestones
Looking for a unique way to commemorate a
birth, celebrate a special occasion, or remember
a friend or loved one? Remember these special
people or mark these distinctive events by purchasing a
personalized plaque at the base of a tree, park bench or
other park amenity at one of the many Park District park
sites. is program is overseen by the Memorial Trust
Committee. For plaque installation in the fall, orders are due
by July 1. For more information on marking a milestone or
getting involved in the Memorial Trust Committee, contact
the Oak Park Conservatory at (708) 725-2400.
