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Fall Programs in the Parks! View Programs & Register

Fall Programs in the Parks!

Enjoy a Fun Night (or Day) in the parks at a 'Night Out in the Parks' Event View the Schedule

Enjoy a Fun Night (or Day) in the parks at a 'Night Out in the Parks' Event

Beaches are Open for Swimming 11 am-7 pm Daily Check Swim Conditions

Beaches are Open for Swimming 11 am-7 pm Daily

Help decide how future funding will be invested in parks across Chicago. Participatory Budgeting voting is open through August 27.

Help decide how future funding will be invested in parks across Chicago. Participatory Budgeting voting is open through August 27.

Fall registration is underway. Programs begin the week of Sept. 8. Register Today!

Fall registration is underway. Programs begin the week of Sept. 8. Register Today!

Night Out in the Parks events are underway. Join us!

Night Out in the Parks events are underway. Join us!

Lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 7 pm daily at all beaches. Check the daily swim status before you go.

Lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 7 pm daily at all beaches. Check the daily swim status before you go.

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Special Announcements

Celebrate the Nation's 250th Anniversary

In honor of this milestone, enjoy a series of cultural events and activations of historic monuments in the parks. America 250: Chicago’s Parks, America’s Stage. Learn more.

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.

Douglass Park Internal Review & One-Year Progress Report

View the July 2026 Douglass Park Internal Review One-Year Progress Report Executive Summary, which provides an update on the implementation of the reforms identified in the original review completed in July 2025. Learn more.

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Programs

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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.

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Special Recreation

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Work for the Parks!

A number of jobs are available. Join our team!

Featured Events

Aug 18

Amateurs at Hayes From : 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location : 2936 W. 85th St. Chicago, IL 60652

Aug 19

Chicago Astronomer at West Lawn From : 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Location : 4233 W. 65th St. Chicago, IL 60629

Aug 20

Boxing Show at Loyola From : 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location : 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. Chicago, IL 60626

Aug 21

The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan at Auburn From : 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location : 406 W. Winneconna Pkwy. Chicago, IL 60620

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Featured Facilities

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Person joyfully jumping in splash pad.

Water Spray Features

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Fitness Centers

In the News

08/10/2026

Chicago Park District Extends Summer Pool Season Through Labor Day, Prioritizing Chicago's Most Heat-Vulnerable Communities

07/27/2026

Cast Your Ballot: Chicago Residents Decide on Local Park Investments

07/09/2026

Air Conditioning Improvements Coming to Chicago Parks in Most Heat-Vulnerable Neighborhoods

Featured Capital Projects

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Garfield Park Conservatory - Elizabeth Morse Genius Childrens' Garden | Complete 2026

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Midway Plaisance Inclusive Playground | Complete 2026

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Morgan Shoal Shoreline Revetment

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