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Share Ideas for the 2027 Park District Budget Online or at a Forum Share Your Budget Ideas

Share Ideas for the 2027 Park District Budget Online or at a Forum

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Parks

Vote to Help Shape the Future of Grant Park! Vote Now

Vote to Help Shape the Future of Grant Park!

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

Give your input on the 2027 budget online or at a Budget Forum, in-person forum on September 14 or online forum on September 17.

Give your input on the 2027 budget online or at a Budget Forum, in-person forum on September 14 or online forum on September 17.

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

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

Help decide how future funding will be invested in Grant Park. Participatory Budgeting voting is open through September 30th. Vote today!

Help decide how future funding will be invested in Grant Park. Participatory Budgeting voting is open through September 30th. Vote today!

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!

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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 Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave., on September 15. 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.

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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

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.

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

Sep 15

Vendor Networking Event at Horner From : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location : 2741 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Sep 16

Fall into Fitness: Pilates at Clarendon From : 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location : 4501 N. Clarendon Ave. Chicago, IL 60640

Sep 17

Englewood Jazz Festival at Hamilton From : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location : 513 W. 72nd St. Chicago, IL 60621

Sep 17

Boxing Show at Harrison From : 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location : 1824 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608

Sep 18

Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle at Shedd From : 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location : 3660 W. 23rd St. Chicago, IL 60623

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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

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!

09/10/2026

Chicago Park District Invites Chicago Residents to Provide Public Input on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

09/09/2026

Chicago Park District Board Receives Proposed Code Changes Improve the District’s Procurement Process and to Achieve Efficiencies in Permitting Large Scale Events; Votes to Initiate 45-Day Comment Period to Rename Park #559 as Edgewater Prairie Park

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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