The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for a wide array of programs for residents of all ages and interests. The Village's thirteen parks host an assortment of recreational programs featuring swimming, tennis, ice-skating and softball. A popular program of activities for senior citizens are also offered, as is a subsidized taxi service available for those age 62 and over. The department's largest annual event is the 5K-10K Turkey Trot, which attracts more than 1,800 runners annually and is seen as one of the premier events of its kind in the Chicago area. It's held on the third Sunday of November each year.

Through a joint agreement with the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation, member agencies are committed to helping all individuals with special needs enjoy traditional recreation programs. Many people achieve this through participation in a M-NASR program, but others may have greater success in an activity held in their own recreation agency. M-NASR and their member agencies attempt to provide accommodations to allow for successful inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the activities of member recreation agencies.