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Spring Program Registration Begins March 9 & 10 View Programs & Learn More

Spring Program Registration Begins March 9 & 10

Set your summer plans at a Teen Opportunity Fair Learn More & Register

Set your summer plans at a Teen Opportunity Fair

Your Perfect Summer Job - Recreation Leader for Day Camp Apply Now

Your Perfect Summer Job - Recreation Leader for Day Camp

Your Perfect Summer Job - Lifeguard Learn More & Apply Now

Your Perfect Summer Job - Lifeguard

View programs and create a wish list now. Most programs run March 30 - June 7.

View programs and create a wish list now. Most programs run March 30 - June 7.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teen Opportunity Fair takes place March 7 at Brighton Park Community Campus, for ages 13-19.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teen Opportunity Fair takes place March 7 at Brighton Park Community Campus, for ages 13-19.

Enjoy working with kids in day camp this summer. Apply now to be a Recreation Leader. For ages 16+

Enjoy working with kids in day camp this summer. Apply now to be a Recreation Leader. For ages 16+

Keep swimmers safe at beaches and pools. Apply now to be a lifeguard and sign up for a swim test - next one is March 7. For ages 16+

Keep swimmers safe at beaches and pools. Apply now to be a lifeguard and sign up for a swim test - next one is March 7. For ages 16+

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Special Announcements

Share Park Improvements Ideas

Share your ideas through Citywide Participatory Budgeting. Submissions accepted through March 31. Learn more.

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.

Shop and Save this spring!

DICK'S Sporting Goods is partnering with the Chicago Park District to offer a 20% off coupon to use March 13-16, 2026 at all Chicagoland Stores. Download your coupon TODAY!

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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+. Join us!

Featured Events

Mar 14

Teen Opportunity Fair - S at Kennedy-King College From : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location : Offsite or Online Location Chicago, IL 60609

Mar 19

Women's History Month at Humboldt From : 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location : 1440 N. Humboldt Boulevard Chicago, IL 60622

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Featured Facilities

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Fitness Centers

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Conservatories & Greenhouse

Cultural Centers

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In the News

01/17/2026

Chicago Park District Launches First-Ever Citywide Participatory Budget Program to Encourage Involvement in the Identification of Impactful Local Park Projects

02/01/2026

Be a Leader at Your Local Park: Site Captains Needed for Citywide Earth Day Clean-Ups on Saturday, April 18

02/19/2026

Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications in Time for First of Four Teen Opportunity Fairs for Ages 13 & Up

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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