February 9, 2024

Notice of Vacancy

Skokie Park District board of commissioners

Deadline to apply: February 20, 2024

With the recent resignation of commissioner Mary Oshana, the Skokie Park District board of commissioners will now appoint a new board member to fill the vacancy, with the commissioner serving for approximately one year, until the April 2025 election. The April 2025 newly-elected commissioner will then serve the remaining two years of the original vacated six-year term (2021-2027).

All Skokie residents are encouraged to apply. An understanding of the park district’s role in the Skokie community and its relationship with the other governmental units is preferred. The park district board is accepting applications for the position through Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Please click the link below to fill out the online application.

Interviews will be scheduled in early- to mid-March. Interview questions will be forwarded to applicants prior to their interview. The interviews will be held in-person at the Skokie Park District’s Weber Leisure Center, 9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie. Applicants should not submit answers prior to their interview.

The role of park district commissioner is an elected unpaid position. One regular public meeting is held on the third Tuesday each month as well as an annual budget meeting in March. There are also multiple public events to attend during the year.

Coming soon! Winter Chilly Fest

Enjoy old-fashioned winter fun and food at Emily Oaks' annual Winter Chilly Fest! Featuring glittering lights and wildlife treat trees, creative snow and ice games, snowshoeing and hayrides through the woodland, ice skating on the pond (weather permitting), a campfire with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows, and a delicious chili dinner in a rustic room overlooking the pond! 

Saturday & Sunday February 17-18, 4-8 p.m.

Emily Oaks Nature Center

4650 Brummel St.

The menu for this fund-raiser includes vegetarian chili with toppings, cornbread, apple juice, coffee, and dessert. Turkey hot dogs are available for children.

Admission

Without Chili Dinner: $8/person With Chili Dinner: $17/person, $13/child under 10 years 

Check out the district's February Happenings calendar!

If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in February, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.

Click on the calendar below to view it and access its links.

Click here for the entire calendar of events at the Skokie Park District.

View your Summer Camp Guide 2024!

The park district's summer camps are now online and with them the district's Summer Camp Guide 2024.

This guide offers you and your family a convenient look at all 64 of our summer camps including art camps, general camps, nature camps, sports camps, teen camps and special interest camps, prior to registration on February 4.

Find a suitable summer camp for your child today!

Click the guide's cover graphic to join the fun.

Residents Register

underway

Non-residents Register

beginning Thursday, February 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Find new fun in the district's

Winter Program Guide '24



The Skokie Park District's winter classes and events are now online and with them your online Winter Program Guide.

The Winter Program Guide offers you and your family a digitally-packaged look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many special events.

Celebrate winter by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District!

Click the guide cover to get in on the fun!