Pleasant District

Pleasant District The Pleasant District Association is a membership, volunteer-based organization committed to promoting the long term economic health of the district.

Formerly The South Marion Association, The Pleasant District is a volunteer-driven organization representing businesses on South Marion Street, just south of downtown Oak Park. The Pleasant District is easily accessible by car, bike and the CTA, and a wonderful place for great food, fine antiques, spa services, jewelry and more. In June 2011, a $5.4 million dollar renovation of South Marion Street

began to upgrade streets, curbs, sidewalks and aging sewer and water lines in The Pleasant District. Designed by Chicago-based landscape architecture and planning firm The Lakota Group, the streetscape will complement the districts historical roots. Growing out of the Village of Oak Park’s work to create a unified name and identity for the three downtown areas – South Marion, Downtown Oak Park and The Avenue – the village enlisted the expertise of Chicago-based brand consultancy a5 inc. to create a new identity for the organization and shopping destination. a5 recommended changing the name of The Pleasant District, in part because Pleasant Street runs through the neighborhood, but also because of the proximity to the historic Pleasant Home, which was designed in 1897 by prairie school architect George Maher. The home is one of the earliest and most distinguished examples of Prairie School architecture and is the finest surviving example of Maher’s work. Though Maher designed more than 300 structures in the Unites States, Pleasant Home is the only Maher building open to the public as a museum. Pleasant Home is a beloved Oak Park treasure and destination for visitors to Oak Park from throughout the world, who come to enjoy the well-known Chicago suburb’s rich architectural, historic and cultural offerings. Surrounding the Pleasant Home, Mills Park is also going through a renovation. With a master plan designed by Chicago-based landscape landscape architecture and planning firm Altamanu, Mills Park will feature new entrances, a renovated path, native plant displays and signage displaying the site’s history and information on plant life. While construction on the Pleasant District will be completed in November 2011, all businesses remain open.

06/09/2018

Top Things to Do in the Oak Park Area This Summer.

05/04/2018

Post pictures to your Twitter, Instagram, and pages using to be entered into the contest. Weekly winners will get a Preservation Prize Pack!

Way to go Pleasant Home Foundation!
04/27/2018

Way to go Pleasant Home Foundation!

It is the gateway to the Midwest, after all.

04/23/2018

It's picnic season in Illinois! Seize the summer by dining outside in any of Illinois' most beautiful places.

This spring is FULL of unique events at Pleasant Home Foundation. Some are even FREE - check 'em out!
04/05/2018

This spring is FULL of unique events at Pleasant Home Foundation. Some are even FREE - check 'em out!

Pleasant Home

Thanks Visit Oak Park and Chicagoland for the mention!
04/03/2018

Thanks Visit Oak Park and Chicagoland for the mention!

This , why not explore the microbreweries, historic architecture, and quaint shops in Oak Park's Pleasant District? 🍺✨
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Wild Onion & Two Brothers Voted in Top 16 Post Round 2!
04/02/2018

Wild Onion & Two Brothers Voted in Top 16 Post Round 2!

CHICAGOLAND, IL The Hop Review is excited for the return of the Readers' Choice Chicago Brewery Bracket, and this year is bigger and better than ever with 64 breweries from the city and surrounding suburbs battling for the crown. The Suburbs  region is easily the most competetive, as 120+

South Blvd & Harlem about 5pm. Not a great way to start the weekend!
03/09/2018

South Blvd & Harlem about 5pm. Not a great way to start the weekend!

03/09/2018

The self-styled “experiential illusionist” is in the midst of the most ambitious trick of her young career.

02/15/2018

What're you doing on March 3? How about enjoying some FREE jazz and special food deals at Jazz Thaw in Oak Park?!

Join us to say "Farewell" to Loretta Daly, of the Village of Oak Park, Illinois, on February 23.
02/14/2018

Join us to say "Farewell" to Loretta Daly, of the Village of Oak Park, Illinois, on February 23.

You're invited to Loretta's Out-A-Here!! - Click here to RSVP

The snow emergency parking rules will be in effect at 10 p.m., Fri., Feb. 8, 2018 until further notice. Do not park on d...
02/09/2018

The snow emergency parking rules will be in effect at 10 p.m., Fri., Feb. 8, 2018 until further notice. Do not park on designated snow routes. Follow the odd/even parking rule on all other streets. Visit www.oak-park.us/snow or call 708.358.7669 for more details.

A measurable snowfall means the Emergency Snow Removal Parking Plan goes into effect. After a two-inch snowfall, the Public Works Department may announce the following parking rules, seven days a week, including holidays:

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Marion And South Boulevard
Oak Park, IL
60302

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