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Outdoor pools now open for the summer! View Pool Locations

Outdoor pools now open for the summer!

Register for Day Camp! Learn More

Register for Day Camp!

2025 T.I.P. Fest auditions Learn More

2025 T.I.P. Fest auditions

Outdoor pools now open for the season. Cool off with a dip in the pool!

Outdoor pools now open for the season. Cool off with a dip in the pool!

Day Camp spots are still available. Camps run June 23-August 1. Register now.

Day Camp spots are still available. Camps run June 23-August 1. Register now.

T.I.P. (Teens in the Park) Fest is the largest platform for Chicago’s young artists to showcase their talent.

T.I.P. (Teens in the Park) Fest is the largest platform for Chicago’s young artists to showcase their talent.

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Special Announcements

Calling all soccer fans!

Win a pair of Premier League Summer Series in Chicago tickets by entering the Chicago Park District's raffle to help support the Financial Assistance Fund. Enter TODAY. Ends July 16 at 11:59 PM CST.

Night Out in the Parks & Movies in the Parks

Join us as we activate parks across the city with robust cultural events & 150+movies – bringing neighbors together! Learn more about Night Out in the Parks.

Hit the Beach!

Beaches open daily when lifeguards are on duty, from 11 am-7 pm. Check current swim conditions.

Summer Programs!

Join us for exceptional experiences in the parks this summer. View summer programs & register now.

Soldier Field stadium in Chicago.

People sit in lawn chairs watching a movie on an inflatable outdoor screen at sunset.

People relax on a sandy beach with the Chicago skyline in the background.

Group of kids and adults with skateboards and safety gear at a skate park.

Programs

Boy wearing a backwards baseball cap sits at a table in a classroom as a girl in the background puts a drawing over her head.

Early Childhood

Two boys playing chess in a classroom.

Four girls smiling on an indoor track.

Two women smile at a pickleball net. One has her arm around the other.

A group of people dance and wave their hands in a ballroom. Tables with red and white tablecloths are visible in the background.

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Special Recreation

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Featured Events

Jun 21 - Jul 31

Pianos in the Parks at Kennicott From : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location : 4434 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653

Jul 10

Boxing Show at Wicker From : 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location : 1425 N. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60622

Jul 10

Movies in the Parks at Clarendon From : 8:30 PM - 10:17 PM Location : 4501 N. Clarendon Ave. Chicago, IL 60640

Jul 11

Echoes of Bengal: Folk Music & Dance at Arrigo From : 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Location : 801 S. Loomis St. Chicago, IL 60607

Jul 15

Jazz'n In The Parks at Owens From : 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location : 8800 S. Clyde Chicago, IL 60617

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Featured Facilities

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Person relaxing on a beach chair under a parasol.

Person joyfully jumping in splash pad.

Water Spray Features

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Water Playgrounds

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Fitness Centers

In the News

05/30/2025

Park District Partners with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to Enforce Vendor Compliance in Parks

05/28/2025

Chicago Park District Received $40,000 Donation from NASCAR Chicago Street Race to Spruce Up Harvest Garden Program and Help More Than 1,700 Kids Attend Enriching Summer Programs

05/20/2025

Daily Beach Advisories Available Starting May 23, 11 AM

Featured Capital Projects

Riverfront park with docks, walkways, and people kayaking.

Chicago Riverbank Restorations - Habitat and Access Projects

Architectural rendering of a waterfront park featuring large, rust-colored, text-covered structures. People relax on benches and stroll through the area.

DuSable Park Development

Architectural rendering of the Jackie Robinson Park fieldhouse with green tiled walls and glass entryway. People stroll through the landscaped gardens in front.

Jackie Robinson Fieldhouse

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