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Lakefront Trail Maintenance Alert: Over the next several months, repairs will be made throughout the trail, one section at a time. Work will start on the south end and move north. Signage will be placed ahead of the construction site. Please be alert and safe, and avoid these active construction work zones. Learn more: Lakefront Trail Maintenance. Posted 9/15/26

Enjoy Halloween in the Parks! View Halloween Events

Enjoy Halloween in the Parks!

Share Your Ideas on New Park Rules for E-bikes, E-scooters & More Learn About the Micromobility Town Halls

Share Your Ideas on New Park Rules for E-bikes, E-scooters & More

Citywide Participatory Budget Winning Category: Nature & Beautification Learn More about Participatory Budgeting

Citywide Participatory Budget Winning Category: Nature & Beautification

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Parks View Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Parks

Halloween events run Oct. 3 - 31 throughout the city. Join us! Presented by Mars.

Halloween events run Oct. 3 - 31 throughout the city. Join us! Presented by Mars.

Attend a town hall to share input on the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and more, in the parks.

Attend a town hall to share input on the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and more, in the parks.

We are excited to announce the results of the first Citywide Participatory Budget!

We are excited to announce the results of the first Citywide Participatory Budget!

Hispanic Heritage Month events run from September 15 - October 13. Join us!

Hispanic Heritage Month events run from September 15 - October 13. Join us!

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Special Announcements

Vendor Networking Events for MBE & WBE Companies

Grow Your Business with the Chicago Park District. Join us at the upcoming Vendor Networking Event at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., on October 21. Register now & learn more.

RiverLab Paddles and more.

Enjoy the great outdoors with Guided Paddle at River, Marquette, or Garfield Parks. Register for a Guided Paddle event.

Free Timed Runs in a park near you!

Join us for 'Go Run Chicago, a series of free organized Saturday morning runs open to everyone. Register for a Go Run!

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.

Two people shaking hands at a professional gathering with others in the background.

People in canoes paddling down a calm river surrounded by lush green trees.

Runners, young and old, participate in a race.

Programs

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Early Childhood

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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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Work for the Parks!

A number of jobs are available. Join our team!

Featured Events

Oct 8

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at West Lawn From : 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location : 4233 W. 65th St. Chicago, IL 60629

Oct 10

Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration at Harrison From : 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location : 1824 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608

Oct 19

Chicago Shoreline Plan: Public Webinar at Online From : 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location : Offsite or Online Location Chicago, IL 60609

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Featured Facilities

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Water Spray Features

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Fitness Centers

In the News

09/24/2026

Chicago Park District to Host Three Town Halls to Discuss the New State Micromobility Law and Its Impact on Park Paths and Trails

09/15/2026

Chicago Park District Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Free Events Across the City

09/14/2026

Chicago Park District and Lollapalooza Announce the Expansion of the Luxembourg Chairs in 2027 as the City Celebrates the Buckingham Fountain's 100th Anniversary!

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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