Welcome to Oak Park’s Historic Hemingway District

The Hemingway District in Oak Park offers a vibrant blend of arts, culture, dining, and shopping, making it a destination worth exploring for both locals and visitors alike. Steeped in history and brimming with unique boutiques, diverse restaurants, and professional services, this lively neighborhood allows you to get a little bit of everything right here in Downtown Oak Park.

Oak Park Avenue Construction Update

Hemingway District businesses are OPEN during construction. Come visit!

Renew the Avenue is a new construction project in Oak Park that will replace 100-plus year old infrastructure with new, state-of-the-art pipes needed to deliver water to residents and businesses alike. In addition to infrastructure changes, the project will bring new life and energy to the Hemingway District, making Oak Park Avenue a destination for the community and visitors from all over.

Renew the Avenue Project Website

Oak Park Avenue Construction Update

90 Min Free Parking During Construction

The North Boulevard parking garage in Oak Park now offers 90 minutes of free parking while construction is underway (through November 2026).

No voucher needed for the first 90 minutes, and the garage is fully staffed 24/7 for your safety and convenience. Street parking is also available on nearby streets.

Renew the Avenue Project Website

Upcoming Family & Community Events

  • Tokens of Love Event - Oak Park Feb 14 11-1pm

    Tokens of Love

    On Saturday February 14, Take a LOVE-ly walk through the Hemingway District for Deals, Activities, and Tokens of Love from local businesses!

    FREE fun and activities for the whole family!

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

    10:30 New Neighbor Playdate @ Collaboration for Early Childhood

    11:00 Love Lock Relocation (underpass)

    12:00 Free Family Yoga @ Yoga Loft

    Click for Event Info and Deals
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Oak Park Avenue Construction Update

Temporary Oak Park Avenue Closures — Local Access Open

Beginning Wednesday, February 4, 2026, two one-block sections of Oak Park Avenue will be temporarily closed to traffic and street parking while crews install new sewer and water mains.

Local access will remain open on and across Oak Park Avenue between Pleasant Street and Lake Street, including North and South Boulevards, so nearby destinations will still be reachable. Drivers traveling through the area should plan to follow posted detours, with northbound traffic rerouted at Madison Street and southbound traffic at Chicago Avenue. Trucks will be directed to Harlem Avenue, while other vehicles will use Ridgeland Avenue. We appreciate your patience during this necessary infrastructure work!

Renew the Avenue Project Website

Visit the Hemingway District

  • Slice of chocolate cake with powdered sugar on floral plate next to cake serving utensils.

    Coffee Shops & Bakeries

  • Night view of a well-lit building with tall trees having green and orange leaves in front, and cars parked on the street.

    Arts & Cultural Attractions

  • Fitness & Wellness

    Fitness & Wellness

  • Assorted Mexican dishes on a wooden table, including tacos, fish with salsa, a salad with beets, and various sauces, along with drinks.

    Restaurants & Casual Dining

  • Retail display with books, crystals, candles, plants, and decorative items.

    Boutique Shopping & Gifts

  • Health & Beauty

    Health & Beauty

  • A person arranging decorative pillows on a blue armchair in a stylish living room. The wall features framed artwork and photographs, including animal sketches and a lamp with a golden stand next to the chair. A bench with stacked pillows and a carpeted floor are also visible.

    Professional Services

  • Crowd gathered in a park, seated on grass with lawn chairs and blankets, surrounded by trees. Sky is clear with scattered clouds. A sign indicates alcohol is prohibited in the park.

    Family & Community Spaces

  • Non-Profit

    Non-Profit & Village Services

Full Business Directory Coming Soon!