Skokie Park District

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

The Skokie Park District is proposing a bond referendum on the November 3 ballot. But what exactly is a bond referendum?

A bond referendum is a way for voters to decide whether a local government can borrow money to fund major projects. Think of it much like taking out a mortgage to pay for a home—borrowing funds now and repaying them over time. The park district is proposing a 20-year, $53 million referendum.

🔗 Click here to calculate your tax impact: https://www.skokieparks.org/proposal/

The proposal covers two sites; Sports Park East and Channelside South expanding recreation, accessibility, trails, green space and year-round programming.

Your community. Your choice.
Early voting begins on October 19.

09/04/2026

FREE FUN! SKOKIE STORY STROLL AT LOCKWOOD PARK
Skokie Story Stroll is heading to Lockwood Park this month. Bring the family and read the children's book, The Interpreter, on display along the park's walking path!

🗓 Through Wednesday, September 30
📍 Lockwood Park, 5425 Brummel St.

09/04/2026

COLD WAR AND CIVIL RIGHTS WALKING TOUR
Meet in the Devonshire Park gazebo to learn about the site's past as a Cold War military base, and then set off through the Devonshire Manor neighborhood to discover Skokie's Cold War-era history. The tour will cover the development of Skokie's Jewish community, mid-century modern aesthetics, the evolution of the nuclear family and second-wave feminism, and the 1960s civil rights and fair housing movements in Skokie.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/467PLBf

🗓 Wednesday, September 9 at 3-5 p.m.
📍 Devonshire Park Gazebo, 4422 Greenwood St.

09/03/2026

Check out this backlot bash recap! Don’t miss out this September! Special events, workshops and more at skokieparks.org !

09/03/2026

Staff Spotlight Interview with Fabian P. ⭐️

09/03/2026

📸 Submission deadline is this Sunday at 4 p.m.!
🔗 Click here for contest rules & application: https://bit.ly/4g4ZXPq

🍁 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST AT EMILY OAKS 🐸
Shoot your photos NOW for the Emily Oaks Nature Photography Contest in September! Photos must be taken at the Nature Center by amateur photographers and can be entered in three categories: Wildlife, Scenery, and People in Nature. Ribbons and prizes are awarded for each category!

📸 Deadline: 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 6
📌 Entry fees: $6 for the first photo / $4 for each additional entry.
📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.

🔗 Click here for contest rules & application: https://bit.ly/4g4ZXPq

09/03/2026

🍂 SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS 🍂
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in September — in addition to its hundreds of classes — the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.

🔗 Explore our calendar and links here: https://adobe.ly/4qTGyWR

09/02/2026

⭐️ STAFF SPOTLIGHT: FABIAN P. ⭐️
Meet Fabian, a Horticulturalist in his third season with the Skokie Park District’s Park Services Division. With a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Fabian brings a passion for plants, trees and the great outdoors to his work. Fabian first discovered the horticulturist position while in graduate school and saw it as a chance to gain hands-on experience in his field. Over time, that opportunity grew into greater responsibilities, new skills and a deeper appreciation for the work. His favorite tree? The Ginkgo, a tree we have located at Laramie Park.
One of Fabian’s favorite memories with the Park District came during the renovation of Pooch Park, where he worked alongside several teams on everything from fencing and soil work to tree removal, planting and the addition of a gazebo. And, of course, there was the occasional lunch break featuring an entire pizza shared with the crew! His funniest memory may be a little more unexpected: on a rainy day, Fabian and a coworker were given what sounded like an important special assignment only to discover they had been selected to clean a bouncy house. Fabian was happy to roll with it, quite literally bouncing his way across the top to get the job done. For Fabian, the best part of working for the Park District has been gaining real-world experience and seeing firsthand what a little patience, care and maintenance can do. As he puts it, it’s amazing to watch nature thrive.

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