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ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE
Dog Training Program
In partnership with the Animal Care League (ACL) the Park District is
excited to direct you to their facility, located at 1011 Garfield Street in
South Oak Park for dog obedience classes. e Animal Care League is a
not-for-profit organization that has helped homeless cats, dogs and other
animals since 1973. ey depend on us, their community, to support their
animals in finding the perfect home and care they deserve!
ACL offers a variety of programs throughout the calendar year from Puppy
Start Right Classes to Minding Your Manners at their training space in
Oak Park located at 1003 Garfield Street. Classes start at $125. To find the
perfect program for your pooch visit them at: www.animalcareleague.org/
training-classes.html.
Look for more partnership programs on our website:
www.pdop.org/parks-facilities/popular-activities/dogs/
Choose
The stats: 9
dogs better
your
Choose from Classes such as Puppy Start Right,
Mind Your Manners,and Canine Focus
Classes starting at $125.
Visit www.animalcareleague.org,
e-mail training@animalcareleague.org
or call 708-848-8155 for more information.
Animal Care League offers
a variety of classes that
help get your human
handing out treats and
rewarding all your good
behavior!
The stats: 9 out of 10 humans listen to us
dogs better after just 4 weeks!
Family Programs
Off-Leash Dog Parks
& Permits
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 become socialized with other dogs in
a safe, 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 the dog parks. To
purchase a Dog Park Permit, owners must provide
a 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 purchased 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, $45 • Second Dog $5
Non-Residents: First Dog, $67 • Second Dog $8
Program Ages Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Location # of Weeks Activity # Res/NR
Family Wheel Throwing 5-11 M, Jan 22 - Feb 26 6:00 - 7:15P Dole Center 6 162336-01 $109/164
Family Wheel Throwing 5-11 M, Mar 5 - Apr 16 6:00 - 7:15P Dole Center 6 162336-02 $109/164
Family Ceramics 4-11 Sa, Jan 27 - Mar 3 11:00A - 12:15P Dole Center 6 162332-01 $109/164
Family Ceramics 4-11 Sa, Mar 10 - Apr 21 11:00A - 12:15P Dole Center 6 162332-02 $109/164
Need more time to get your ceramics projects done? Come to Open Studio offered once a month for
current students. No need to sign up, just stop by from 5:00-9:00P on Friday, February 2, February 23 and March
23.
Family Wheel Throwing
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Explore the use of the wheel and basic throwing
techniques in a family-friendly class. Wheel
practice will take place weekly in addition to
learning the basics of glazing. Fee covers one child
and one adult. When registering please enroll the
child ONLY.
Min 4/Max 6
Class does not meet: 3/26
Family Ceramics
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
In this class you and your child will explore a
variety of hand building techniques together!
Wheel introduction will also be part of the class,
but please note there are only wheels therefore not
all participants will use the wheel each class. Dress
ready for mess. Fee covers one child and one adult.
When registering please enroll the child ONLY.
Min 4/Max 8
Class does not meet: 3/31
