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Work Out for Free at all Park Fitness Centers February 1-15 Learn More

Work Out for Free at all Park Fitness Centers February 1-15

Enjoy Valentine's Day in the Parks Learn More

Enjoy Valentine's Day in the Parks

Celebrate Black History Month in the Parks View Events & Learn More

Celebrate Black History Month in the Parks

Your Voice. Your Parks. What would you improve through Citywide Participatory Budgeting? Submit an Idea & Learn More

Your Voice. Your Parks. What would you improve through Citywide Participatory Budgeting?

Enjoy the wonders of nature at Polar Adventure Days on February 21. Learn More

Enjoy the wonders of nature at Polar Adventure Days on February 21.

Work out for FREE at all 70 park Fitness Centers from February 1-15.

Work out for FREE at all 70 park Fitness Centers from February 1-15.

We have a variety of fun and festive ways to celebrate Valentines Day in parks across the city.

We have a variety of fun and festive ways to celebrate Valentines Day in parks across the city.

Join us at a Black History Month event and learn about parks named after influential African Americans.

Join us at a Black History Month event and learn about parks named after influential African Americans.

Share your ideas for park improvements through Citywide Participatory Budgeting.

Share your ideas for park improvements through Citywide Participatory Budgeting.

Celebrate winter at the free Polar Adventure Days, February 21 at Big Marsh.

Celebrate winter at the free Polar Adventure Days, February 21 at Big Marsh.

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Special Announcements

Free Heart Health Screenings

February is Heart Health Month and to celebrate, we are encouraging everyone to eat well, stay active, and manage stress. Come get a FREE heart health screening at one of our four locations. Learn more.

GIrls Day of P.L.A.Y. Tues, Feb 17

Girls ages 6 to 12 will have the opportunity to compete, socialize & exercise their creativity with arts, athletics & team building activities. Register Today!

Enjoy a Great Workout in the Pool - Get a Lap Swim Membership

1-month & 3-month memberships provide access to all Lap Swim times at any park that offers Lap Swim across the Park District. Learn more.

Heart Health Month: Man takes woman's blood pressure at a health fair.

Girls and adults holding blue cloths during an activity in a bright gymnasium at Fosco Park..

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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 this Summer!

A number of jobs are available, including Lifeguard, Recreation Leader (for day camp) & Jr. Laborer, for ages 16+.

Featured Events

Feb 10

Heart Health Screening at Austin Town Hall From : 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location : 5610 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60644

Feb 10

Valentine's Day Ceramics Paint Party at Donovan From : 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Location : 3620 S. Lituanica Ave. Chicago, IL 60609

Feb 12

Cookies & Crafts at Peterson From : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location : 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646

Feb 21

Teen Opportunity Fair - N at Warren From : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location : 6601 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60645

Feb 27

Heart Health Screening at Ogden From : 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location : 6500 S. Racine Ave. Chicago, IL 60636

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Featured Facilities

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Conservatories & Greenhouse

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In the News

08/01/2025

Park District Introduces Its New, Redesigned Website Strengthening the Connection Between Patrons and Chicago Parks

07/30/2025

Teen Programs In Full Effect at the Park District: Basketball, Skateboarding, Running and Teens in The Park Fest

07/16/2025

Chicago Park District Presents Executive Summary to the Board, Public Following Tragic Shooting at Douglass Park

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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