Scoville Park is conveniently located next to the Oak Park Main library. We often take the kids to the playground after we check out books at the library. It is a very pretty, small park with walking paths, open spaces and several seating areas. The sculptures are very interesting, including the very impressive World War I memorial called ''Peace Triumphant''. It is dedicated to the Oak Park veterans of World War I. The plaque on the back of the memorial includes the name of legendary author Ernest Hemingway, along with over 2400 residents who fought between 1914 and 1918. The memorial displays three bronze statues, representing the armed services of land, sea and air. I find that kids enjoy looking at and talking about the big statues. The playground is ideal for small children. The tennis courts are great for older children, teens and adults, and there are clean restrooms adjacent to the playground. Oak Park hosts a lot of seasonal events at the park, including the Sunday evvening summer...
Read moreThis is a large park near the busy retail area (shops, trinkets, ice cream, dinner, lunch, etc.) of Lake St. and Oak Park Ave.. The main area is a large lawn for frisbee, picnics, gathers, and outdoor concerts in summer. The send area at the center is a large WWI statue with many benches for relaxing. The third area is the tennis courts. Forth and finally is the newly updated small tot park which has the typical features including a sand box. This park can be quite busy on nice...
Read moreThis park is located in the heart of Oak park area .
Lots of greenary...huge sitting space ...one can bring food and spend good time here with friends or family
Children ay area is available here and for sure children will love it
Best part is even washrooms are also available
Shuttle/ Badminton Play area available for adults .....
Park is maintained so well . We can get many restaurants...
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