South East Oak Park Community Organization

Our Mission

To create a positive identity for South East Oak Park and to empower its citizens to act on behalf of their neighborhood

About us

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Our Cultural Beliefs

Public Safety

an open community where everyone feels safe and respected

Transportation

a walkable community sustainably connected to the world

Economic Development and Planning

a prosperous community where people invest their time, energy, and talents

Community Pride and Outreach

a unique and diverse community where residents are connected to each other and to a larger purpose

Civic Engagement

a resilient community able to respond to change

From the Blog

  • BarrieFest Organization Fair

    BarrieFest Organization Fair

    Thanks to the 23 organizations and businesses represented at this year’s Fest. We’re so happy to hear the feedback that there were many great conversations happening. Thanks to: Collaboration for Early Childhood District 97 Oak Park Health Department Oak Park Township Shabby Fly Sarah’s Inn Village Trustees Lutheran Child and Family Services League of Women…

  • BarrieFest 2024

    BarrieFest 2024

    Coming up on September 7. Bands, DJ, food from Takeout 25, bounce houses, climbing wall, OP Library Book Bike, Community Organization fair – we’ve got all of your favorites!

  • BarrieFest coming up on Saturday September 7

    BarrieFest coming up on Saturday September 7

    Join us for fun, food, and friendship in Barrie Park! Noon until 5:00pm on Saturday, Sept. 7. We’re still finalizing the details, but here’s some of what will be happening. Bounce House & Obstacle Course for the kidsClimbing WallLive musicOrganization & Business FairTropical Sno Shaved Ice from our great sponsor, Forest Park National Bank Food…

  • Are you ready for some Trivia?!?!?!

    Are you ready for some Trivia?!?!?!

    Tickets are now on sale for SEOPCO’s second annual Trivia Night, hosted by the world-famous, or maybe just SEOP famous…definitely Irving famous Saks! Seriously – there are no better Trivia hosts in the village. This is a fundraiser for the amazing BarrieFest that we put on every September at Barrie Park. This year we’re looking…

  • Help us make the donuts!

    Help us make the donuts!

    We are excited to partner with Learning Edge Tutoring again to bring you delicious Farmer’s Market donuts on Aug 10. If you enjoy our candidate forums, BarrieFest and other SEOP news, watch this space to sign up for a fun (and fundraising) shift.