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Hi!  We are going to try and drive around oak park tomorrow to get a better idea of the area.Hi! We are going to try and drive around oak park tomorrow to get a better idea of the area. We have considered buying there. Are there any state parks, conservatory’s we can safely visit while following guidelines? We have twin 15 mo olds. Thanks!  
Hi!  We are going to try and drive around oak park tomorrow to get a better idea of the area.

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Check out River Forest and Thatcher Woods!  
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Hello! I would recommend The Cheney Mansion Park and Lindberg Park. I am not sure if The Oak Park Conservatory is opened now, but that is worth a look see. I’m from Oak Park and live here now; I loved it growing up and still do. I cannot wait for my son to have a wonderful experience in this community. Enjoy the trip!  
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Sending PM
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Go The Brown Cow or Hole in the Wall Custard Shoppe to get a treat. You need to wear a mask
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@eventuate thank you! We look forward to serving you at The Brown Cow
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Garfield Park Conservatory indoors since it may rain
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@crystallize53188 I’m pretty sure it’s closed?  
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@canaigre835 I’m sure it’s closed. I walk by there almost daily.  
+7 votes
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All Oak Park playgrounds and fields are currently closed. Thatcher Woods is open (Forest Preserve). You can walk through the parks (Taylor and Lindberg are lovely) but if playgrounds are too tempting avoid them.  
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Welcome! Don’t rule out neighboring Forest Park!  
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I wholeheartedly agree with @sarah. Forest park is a great option, cheaper taxes. Preschool is like, $100 a year, starts at 3.  
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Austin Gardens
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I don’t think much is open. East and Harrison is conservatory Rehm park and pool. I don’t think much is open though. It’s a pretty rough time. More cases today.  
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Thatcher woods is kind of fun. With the one eyed owl.  
+11 votes
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Lindbergh Park is large park with lots of space. You could also hang at Scoville Park, which is grand central when it’s nice out (concerts and events). But it’s not huge.  
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Scoville, mills, Lindbergh, Taylor Parks, Austin gardens and Cheney mansion.  
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