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LAKEFRONT TRAIL CLOSURE ALERT:

The following sections are closed: the bike & pedestrian trails from Fullerton Ave. to North Ave, the bike & pedestrian trails from Oak St. to Ohio St., the bike & pedestrian trails around the Shedd Aquarium, and the pedestrian trail from 47th St. to 51st St. Please continue to use caution along the lakefront in areas where water meets pavement. View a map of wet pavement cautionary areas.

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Check out our boxing shows in the parks.

Boxing Show at Scottsdale

2/20/2020 - 7:00pm

Fire and Ice at Chicago Women's

2/21/2020 - 5:30pm

Mardi Gras Family Fun at Maggie Daley

2/21/2020 - 5:30pm

Black History Month Celebration at Hayes

2/21/2020 - 6:00pm

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Park Kids After School Program

Keep your kids active and happy after school in Park Kids. Offered at more than 100 parks throughout the city, Park Kids provides a safe and fun setting for kids after school. Activities include sports, games, arts & crafts and homework time.

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Special Recreation Programs

A variety of programs are offered for individuals with intellectual disabilities, primary physical or visual impairments, and those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

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Aquatics programs

Aquatic programs include learn to swim classes from 18 months through adults, aquatic exercise classes for all ages but a favorite of many seniors, competitive group swimming and water polo clubs for youth and teens. and training programs for current and future lifeguards.