About Us

Visit Oak Park is the state-certified convention and visitors bureau for Western Cook County, representing the communities of Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Brookfield, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hillside, La Grange, La Grange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Schiller Park,  and Westchester.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the Oak Park Area please email us. Join our mailing list so you don't miss out on exciting events happening in the area.

Tourism Alive

Visit Oak Park is a partner in Tourism Alive, a program in support of tourism operated by the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development.  Click here to learn more.

Strategic Plan Summary

Visit Oak Park concluded a Strategic Plan to help guide the organization from 2023-2025.  Click here to read the executive summary. 

Visit Oak Park Board of Directors

Executive Committee

James Prescott – Chair  

President, The Prescott Group, LLC  

Jackie Iovinelli– Vice Chair 

Executive Director, Park District of Forest Park 

Erika Corona Owens - Treasurer 

Marketing Manager, Loyola Medicine

Susan Crane – Secretary  

Historic Properties and Special Events Manager, Park District of Oak Park  

Board Members

Donnie Biggins 

Owner, Robert's West Side 

Nancy Cummings 

President, Cummings Marketing Communications

Darion Hill

Executive Director, Broadview Park District 

Liz Holt

Owner, Taproot Akashic Healing

Peter Janunas

Gears 2 You 

Hon. Miguel Jones  

Trustee, Village of Maywood  

Laurie Kokenes

Executive Director, Explore Forest Park

Anne Pezella

Owner, Lively Athletics 

Andrea Rodgers

Senior Vice President, Guest Experience and Operations - Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Camille Wilson White 

Executive Director, Oak Park Area Arts Council

Dan Yopchick

Chief Communications Officer, Village of Oak Park