Oak Park holds Memorial Day ceremony, opens pools over extended weekend

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Memorial Day weekend in Oak Park saw the opening of pools and hosting of a tribute ceremony commemorating fallen military personnel, with Village President Vicki Scaman was among the speakers.

The Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday at the Peace Triumphant Memorial in Scoville Park.

The Oak Park Police Department Honor Guard Unit took part in the Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2024 at Scoville Park in Oak Park. (Nate Swanson/Pioneer Press)
A crowd of people watch as the flags are retired by the Oak Park Police Department Honor Guard Unit at the end of a Memorial Day ceremony at Scoville Park in Oak Park on Monday, May 27, 2024. (Nate Swanson/for the Pioneer Press)
A special Memorial Day ceremony was held May 27, 2024 at Scoville Park in Oak Park. (Nate Swanson/Pioneer Press)
Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman gives introductory remarks at a Memorial Day ceremony at Scoville Park in Oak Park on Monday, May 27, 2024. (Nate Swanson/for the Pioneer Press)
Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman spoke during the Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2024 at Scoville Park in Oak Park. (Nate Swanson/Pioneer Press)
Master Chief Mary Arvidson plays Taps during a Memorial Day ceremony at Scoville Park in Oak Park on Monday, May 27, 2024. (Nate Swanson/for the Pioneer Press)
Master Chief Mary Arvidson plays “Taps” during a Memorial Day ceremony at Scoville Park in Oak Park May 27, 2024. (Nate Swanson/ Pioneer Press)

Other community participation at the solemn event included remarks from Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and the police department’s Honor Guard Unit.

Also with the three-day weekend comes the season opening of local pools. The summer season kicked off Saturday at Rehm Pool, while the Ridgeland Common Pool opened Tuesday.

Pool pass costs and pool schedules are available on the Park District of Oak Park website.

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