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Switch on Summer at Buckingham Fountain, May 9 at 11:30 am. Learn More

Switch on Summer at Buckingham Fountain, May 9 at 11:30 am.

May in Motion: Free Wellness Opportunities Learn More

May in Motion: Free Wellness Opportunities

Work Out for Free at all Park Fitness Centers May 1-10 Learn More

Work Out for Free at all Park Fitness Centers May 1-10

Register for Summer Day Camp! Spots are still available at many parks. Register Now

Register for Summer Day Camp! Spots are still available at many parks.

Enjoy the official turning on of Buckingham Fountain and Night Out in the Parks Kick Off.

Enjoy the official turning on of Buckingham Fountain and Night Out in the Parks Kick Off.

Celebrate May in Motion with us at parks citywide. May 1-27

Celebrate May in Motion with us at parks citywide. May 1-27

As part of May in Motion, Work out for FREE at all 70 park Fitness Centers from May 1-10

As part of May in Motion, Work out for FREE at all 70 park Fitness Centers from May 1-10

View summer programs and camps. Day Camp runs June 22 - July 31. Most other programs run June 15 - Aug. 9.

View summer programs and camps. Day Camp runs June 22 - July 31. Most other programs run June 15 - Aug. 9.

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Special Announcements

Celebrate Spring at the Conservatories

The annual spring flower shows return to the Garfield & Lincoln Park Conservatories. Enjoy the sights and scents of both shows from Feb. 14 - May 10. Learn more & register.

Two 2-Day GA Passes to 2026 Sueños Music Festival

Support the Chicago Park District Financial Assistance Fund by entering to win two 2-Day General Admission passes to Sueños Music Festival May 23 & 24 in Grant Park. Raffle closes May 14, 2026 at 11:59 CST >>> Enter Here

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Programs

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Early Childhood

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Special Recreation

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Work for the Parks!

A number of jobs are available, including some summer positions that are still open. Join our team!

Featured Events

May 9

Annual Plant Sale at Kilbourn From : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location : 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60641

May 9

Switch on Summer & Night Out Kick-Off at Buckingham Fountain From : 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location : 331 E. Randolph St. (Columbus Drive) Chicago, IL 60601

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Fitness Centers

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Conservatories & Greenhouse

Cultural Centers

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In the News

04/30/2026

Chicago Park District Celebrates Fitness, Wellness & Community Wellbeing With May in Motion Initiative Starting May 1

04/23/2026

Garfield Park Conservatory Announces Grand Opening of the Reimagined Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden

04/17/2026

Summer Registration for Chicago Park District Programming Opens April 20 and April 21

Featured Capital Projects

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Elizabeth Morse Genius Childrens' Garden

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Midway Plaisance Inclusive Playground

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Morgan Shoal Shoreline Revetment

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