Duke’s origin story begins as a lost egg at Wolfe Wildlife Refuge. Seemore the Eagle (the Oak Lawn Park District original mascot) found him and took him under his wing (both literally and figuratively). Duke’s love for Oak Lawn Park District started as a youngling as he grew up with his friends at Wolfe Wildlife and interacted with people that walked the trails. Upon his first flight, he saw the vast reach that Oak Lawn Park District had as he discovered other parks and facilities. He’s seen everything from theatre plays (yes, a duck made its way into the theatre – what of it?), summer concerts, has sat on top of the library and watched all the summer movies (which has fueled his expertise in quoting movies), and has interacted with kids at all the various programs and summer camps. You may have even seen him catching some rays at Central Pool.
All his time spent as a young duck has led him to this. He’s met with our staff and convinced us that he is the duck for the job. His mission is to spread the fun across all of Oak Lawn. His time is now. He is our fun ambassador and his mission is to get everyone to Take Time for Fun. Are you ready?
Keep an eye out for him flying around and when you do see him, stop and take a picture with him! #DukeMallard
