Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED in all park district parks and facilities. Consent will be granted for special events of the district and for indoor rentals, by applicants who meet strict permitting and insurance guidelines.
Americans With Disabilities Act
The Mokena Park District prohibits discrimination in the provision of services, programs, or facilities to individual with disabilities in accordance with the law.
Athletic Fields
Any teams or organizations wishing to use outdoor Park District athletic fields or facilities for practices, games or tournaments must submit an Athletic Field Usage Request a minimum of two weeks prior to the requested date of usage. For more information, call the Administration Office at 708-390-2401.
Behavior Policy
In keeping with our program goals, we encourage fun for all our participants. However, to ensure everyone’s safety, appropriate behavior is expected at all times. Participants who are asked to leave a class or facility due to inappropriate or potentially harmful behavior are not eligible for a refund and can be suspended from future participation.
Brochure Distribution
The Mokena Park District relies on the postal service for the distribution of our seasonal brochures. The Park District assumes no responsibility of delivery.
Disc Golf Course
Free player registration. No person to enter onto or remain on The Oaks Disc Golf Course without registering at The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center. Violators subject to fines up to $1000.
Distribution of Literature at Parks and Facilities
The Park District welcomes opportunities to partner with community organizations on events or happenings in and around Mokena. Please contact the Park District office for approval prior to distributing leaflets, flyers, advertising, or signage posted on Park District property or in Park District facilities. If you have any questions, or would like the opportunity to partner with us, please call the office at (708) 390-2401.
Inclement Weather
If classes or programs are cancelled due to inclement weather, information will be posted on our website at www.mokenapark.com and our Facebook page. For Preschool closures you may also visit the public website www.emergencyclosingcenter.com. We follow the Mokena School District for all school closures.
Mission Statement
The Mokena Community Park District is committed to enhancing lives through the power of recreation by providing exceptional parks, facilities, programs, events, and services for all to explore and enjoy. Vision: Working together to build an active vibrant, welcoming, connected, safe and healthy community. Values: Our mission is guided by these values; Collaboration, Community Engagement, Safety, Sustainability, Cleanliness, Comfort and Inclusion.
No Smoking
Effective October 22, 2019, per Ordinance 19-2 – An Ordinance Regarding Tobacco-Free Parks, no person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any Mokena Community Park District-owned or operated indoor OR outdoor recreational facilities, including restrooms, spectator and concession areas. These facilities include playgrounds, athletic fields, parks, walking/hiking trails
“Tobacco” is defined to include any lighted or unlighted cigarette, including but not limited to clove, bidis, or kreteks, electronic or e-cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, hookah products, and any other smoking products; and any smokeless, spit or spit-less, dissolvable or inhaled tobacco products, including but not limited to dip, chew, snuff or snus, in any form; and all nicotine delivery devices that are not FDA-approved as cessation products.
Park Hours
All parks are open dawn to dusk.
Park Watch – See Something, Say Something!
We need your help…if you notice any acts of vandalism, littering, suspicious behavior, antisocial behavior or any equipment in need of repair in any park, please call the Administration Center at 708-390-2401. Major misconduct should be reported directly to the police. A reward of $500 will be offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons(s) committing acts of vandalism to park property. Your support is appreciated.
Pets in Parks
When visiting local parks with your pet, please remember that Park District and Village Ordinances require dogs to be leashed at all times. Park District ordinance requires leashes be NO longer than 6 feet. The exception to this is inside the Park ‘n Bark Dog Park, which requires an annual permit for admittance. Pets are not allowed at any time on the tennis courts, athletic fields, enclosed ball fields or playground areas. Violators are subject to fines up to $1000. Owners are responsible for cleaning up pet waste from public property.
Photography at Park District Programs and Events
On occasion, Park District staff may photograph or videotape participants in Park District programs, classes or at park events/facilities. These photos are for Park District use only, and may be used in public advertisements, publications, brochures, on-line brochure, website, social media, pamphlets, flyers or videos. Individuals will not be identified. If you do not wish to have your picture taken, please inform the photographer.
Professional Photographers
Still photography, filming, and digital imaging are permitted for private, non-commercial use only. All professional photographers, wedding parties, and private groups larger than 5 people taking photos/videos on Mokena Community Park District property are required to obtain a photography permit, per General Use Ord. 4-9. Violators may be subject to fines. Photo Permits will be issued in one-hour increments, one hour minimum at $25 per hour. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and no more than one permit will be issued per area for any given time slot. Permits are not issued for the Disc Golf Course. Photo Permit Application.
