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Autumn in the Park 2023 will take place September 15 & 16. Click the banner above to visit the Autumn in the Park page on our website.

Property Tax Workshop August 3rd

Staff members from the Cook County Assessor's Office will be at the Kaptur Center on Thursday, August 3rd from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Topics covered will include: understanding your reassessment notice, how to determine if an appeal should be filed, how to file an appeal, and live Q & A session. The workshop will be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook Live. Virtual attendees on Facebook will have the ability to ask questions during the Q&A session. You don't want to miss this opportunity to get answers about your property tax bill. If you plan on attending in-person, click here to RSVP or call 708-671-3700.

Hot Dog Day 2023

Hot Diggity Dog - Hot Dog Day is in the books! Strawdawg performed Country music hits while neighbors and friends relished in the perfect Summer weather. Franks to everyone who helped make Hot Dog Day a success, especially our sponsors: Great Lakes Beer and Bourbon, Republic Bank, and Xfinity. If you weren't able to attend, you mustard click the photo and ketchup on what you missed!

Reta Wegele Beautification Award

The Beautification Committee is accepting nominations for The Reta Wegele Beautification Award, for residents who have made the extra effort to make their front yard or any part of the Village beautiful. The award is in honor of a longtime resident, Reta Wegele, who took great pride in our Village and in her family’s exceptionally beautiful yard and garden along 123rd Street.  Nomination forms are available at the Kaptur Center and on our website. 

Nominations will be accepted through September 4, and awards will be presented at the Autumn in the Park Festival on Saturday, September 16. Click below for a downloadable nomination form.

2023 Fall Tree Planting Program

The 2023 Fall Tree Planting program sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk starting August 1st, 8999 W. 123^rd Street. Please call 708-671-3700 to reserve your tree.  Trees can be planted in the right of way of municipal streets.  

Neighbor Spotlight

Our first "Neighbor Spotlight" will be out soon! Watch the video below for more information. If you know a Palos Park resident who is making a difference email mayor@palospark.org.

Recreation Department News

The Fall Recreation Guide is now live on the Village’s Website! To complement our already amazing and diverse offerings, we are including more programming this fall such as Youth Fall Soccer Leagues, Tae Kwan Do, Volleyball, Pre-K Yoga, Teen Dungeons & Dragons, and more. We are also re-launching the Palos Park Senior Club as the Ages 50 & Better Club which will have a kick-off event Sunday, October 8^th. 

The Palos Park Spooky Shuffle Registration is now live! Following the success of our inaugural Doggie Dash in May, the Village is hosting another first, the Palos Park Spooky Shuffle. This 5k/10k trail run/walk is Sunday, October 22 at Swallow Cliff South Forest Preserves. Early bird registration is now open. Want to be a sponsor? Contact the Recreation Department at recreation@palospark.org. Click here to visit the registration page.

Kids Zone Summer Camp Session 4 Starts Monday, July 24

Our final session of summer camp is starting soon. 5-day and 3-day options available. Only able to attend one week? Reach out to us. Our experienced staff will create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for your children. The camp will consist of, but not be limited to; open play time, circle activities, art projects, science projects, large motor activities, reading activities, field trips, and outdoor time. 

Click here to visit the registration page on Activenet!

Great Lakes Beer & Bourbon

Official Grand Opening Friday, July 21

McCord House Garage Sale This Weekend

By supporting a local business, you're showing you care about the community you live in. You're able to put money back into your community for you and the other people who call it home too. It gives your local economy a chance to thrive.

Visit our website for a listing of Palos Park businesses.

Look at everything that's happening this year in The Park!

Shop The Park

Palos Park has a variety of local restaurants and food establishments to fit all your needs, whether you are in the mood for American, Chinese, Italian, Thai, or seafood. Many of the restaurants offer delivery and carry out services, as well as great casual dining.

Restaurants | Palos Park

For a full listing of all Palos Park Businesses, visit our website.