On October 21, the Skokie Park District was made aware of an antisemitic incident that occurred on October 7 at Shawnee Park.  

We do not tolerate racist remarks or acts of violence in our parks. We are prepared to work with the Village of Skokie’s Human Relations Commission and the Skokie Police Department as part of a community-wide effort to address this hateful occurrence and prevent these behaviors in the future.  

Skokie parks are for everyone, and all who visit must feel welcome and safe. If an incident occurs at one of our parks, programs, or facilities, we encourage you to let us know. Reaching out to our staff or commissioners, or sharing your thoughts at a park board meeting, helps us make our parks better and safer for all. We can only take action when we’re aware of what’s happening.