Trees and Maintenance

The Tinley Park Public Works Department plants parkway trees. After planting, homeowners are responsible for the trees, as well for as trimming trees that hang over sidewalks so branches don't interfere with pedestrians. The Public Works Department conducts its Tree Maintenance Program during the winter. Please call the office if you have a dead parkway tree.

Periodically, the Tinley Park Public Works Department trims low-hanging branches from parkway trees for safety reasons. This helps prevent broken mirrors, smashed windshields, and other hazards to vehicles that must travel along curbs, such as Post Office vehicles, street sweepers, emergency vehicles, and delivery trucks.

See the Tinley Park Code of Ordinances, Chapter 100 for more information on trees and shrubs in the Village.

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Adding New Trees to Your Parkway

If you are adding to your landscaping, the Tinley Park Public Works Department has a list of trees recommended for planting in our area. Residents who would like a tree planted in their parkway (where a tree was either taken down or never planted) may call Public Works to be put on a list. There is no charge for the tree, but watering, staking and fertilizing the tree is the responsibility of the homeowner.

Listed below are the types of trees approved by Public Works for planting in the Village.

• Maples Ironwood
• Maple 'Autumn Blaze' Shagbark Hickory
• Maple 'Marmo' Kentucky Coffeetree
• Norway Maple 'Superform'
• Norway Maple 'Emerald Queen' Ginkgo (Male)
• Red Maple Hackberry
• Sugar Maple Black Walnut

• Oak
• Black Oak
• English Oak
• Swamp White Oak
• Red Oak
• Shingle Oak

• Honey Locust (Patented Trees Only)
• Honey Locust 'Skyline'
• Honey Locust 'Shademaster'
• Honey Locust 'Imperial'
• Black Locust ‘Chicago Blues’

• Linden Elm
• American Linden ‘Redmond’ Homestead Elm
• Little Leaf Linden ‘Greenspire’ Accolade Elm
• Little Leaf Linden ‘Glenlevel’ Regal Elm
• Silver Linden 'Green Mountain' Other

ComEd is providing a seasonal reminder of its tree and vine management policy.

• The customer is responsible for the disposal of branches, logs, or other debris associated with their trees damaged by storms, ice, winds, or other natural causes.
• ComEd is responsible for cutting, trimming or removing trees or branches that are causing service interruptions.

ComEd vegetation crews are unable to assist customers with the disposal of private tree debris, as it would impede crews’ ability to restore electric service to customers as quickly and as safely as possible. If the customer needs assistance with tree debris removal, they can visit TCIA.org to find local tree service companies that are accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). Please note, there may be a cost associated with this service.