Village attractions include a farmers' market, held every Saturday from the beginning of June until the end of October, that features seasonal fruits and vegetables from a four-state area. Oak Park's residential stock is as varied as the people who live there. Children attend district 97 elementary schools. Teenagers attend Oak Park-River Forest High School in district 200. The average composite ACT score for 1998 was 23.7.
Convenient transportation is part of what draws residents to the village.
Drivers may expect an easy 20-minute trip to the Loop and 35 minutes to reach either Midway or O'Hare airports. Rail commuters may choose the Lake Street or Congress El or the Metra and expect a 20-minute trip to the Loop. Bus service is also available.