Supporting Local Businesses by Biking

What better way to show your support to Hemingway District businesses—and the environment—than biking regularly to shop and eat throughout the 2026 reconstruction of Oak Park Avenue? That’s why the Village of Oak Park is encouraging pedal power through a new campaign: Bike to the Biz.

Oak Park Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic through November  throughout the downtown area, but all businesses remain open for your patronage and purchases. So please stop in and say hello! Take advantage of great weather and meet friends for breakfast or lunch. Shop around for that perfect present. Bike together with the kids and pick up a snack.

Cyclists have always been welcome, with multiple bike rack locations and more than 150 spots throughout the District. More temporary bike racks are planned for June as part of this new campaign to welcome visitors, shoppers and diners from Oak Park and beyond to the area.

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