About DTOP
Downtown Oak Park (DTOP) is a business association comprised of property owner and retail owner members within Oak Park’s Special Service Area #1, a diverse and vibrant district in the heart of Oak Park. DTOP works with the Village and other local agencies to promote an active and successful business environment. We develop and manage events and services throughout the year to create a sense of place that brings together community, culture and commerce.
We promote and support this great place to shop, dine, work, play, meet and live. We welcome you to experience all that DTOP has to offer.
What DTOP Does
Business Development
Supporting local businesses within the Downtown Oak Park area is at the core of all we do. We are in tune with issues that affect their bottom line and help by providing job listings participation in our gift certificate program, and special directories.
Beautification & Landscaping
Getting to our businesses wouldn’t be quite as enjoyable without our year-round seasonal landscaping and displays. Beyond the decorations, we make sure our Midwest winters don’t deter visitors, with snow removal and sidewalk maintenance.
Events
Our beautiful streetscaping isn’t the only way we attract visitors to Downtown Oak Park. We host numerous Signature Events throughout the year, including the very popular Thursday Night Out dining & entertainment experience that runs weekly from June – August.
Promotions
Our comprehensive marketing and communication plan reaches residents through an active social media presence, email campaigns and community advertising. A robust website full of current happenings and specific merchant offerings supports this outreach.
Real Estate Growth
Member Resources
In addition to everything we offer the entire downtown district, there are extra benefits for those who choose to become members. DTOP members enjoy discounts to educational seminars and workshops, opportunities to grants, and voting rights in our annual elections.
Here for You
Downtown Oak Park Board of Directors
| Eric Wagner, Merchant Director – President |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Lake Theatre Phone: 708-524-7800 |
| Judith Lalor, Merchant Director – Vice President |
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| Term expires: May 2024
The Little Gem Café Phone: 708-613-5791 |
| Jeff Long, Merchant Director – Treasurer |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Fitness Formula Club Phone: 708-383-1114 |
| Susie Goldschmidt, Merchant Director – Secretary |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Byline Bank Phone: 708-930-1663 |
| Jimmy Chen, Merchant Director |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Poke Burrito Phone: 708-573-3668 |
| Paul Beckwith, Owner Director |
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| Term expires: May 2024
Albion |
| Erin Payton, Owner/Merchant Director |
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| Term expires: May 2025
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Organization Phone: 708-386-2729 x 1 |
| Mike Carney, Owner Director |
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| Term expires: May 2025
Heitman/Shops of Downtown Oak Park Phone: 312-425-0410 |
| Terry Wilson, Merchant Director |
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| Term expires: May 2025
KYURAMEN Phone: 708-255-8888 |
| Mike Fox, Owner Director |
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| Term expires: May 2024
R.P. Fox & Associates Phone: 708-848-9550 |
| Eric Mazelis, OPEDC Representative |
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| Oak Park Economic Development Corporation 104 N. Oak Park Ave. Suite 203 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 Phone: 708-383-3838 |
| Tammie Grossman, VOP Representative |
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| Village of Oak Park 123 Madison Ave Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Phone: 708-358-5648 |
| Dave Schrodt, Counsel |
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| Schrodt Law River Forest, Illinois 60603 Phone: 312-845-3702 |