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Register Today for Late Summer Programs! Learn More & Register Now

Register Today for Late Summer Programs!

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

Fall Programs in the Parks! View Programs

Fall Programs in the Parks!

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.

Keep the summer fun going long after traditional camp ends! Learn More and Register Today.

Keep the summer fun going long after traditional camp ends! Learn More and 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.

Fall registration begins Monday, Aug 3 and Tuesday, Aug 4 at 9am.

Fall registration begins Monday, Aug 3 and Tuesday, Aug 4 at 9am.

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Special Announcements

RiverLab Paddles and more.

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

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.

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

Indoor pool with swimmers doing lap swims while a lifeguard is guarding them.

Programs

Boy wearing a backwards baseball cap sits at a table in a classroom as a girl in the background puts a drawing over her head.

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.

Smiling athlete wearing a medal and face mask, arms crossed.

Special Recreation

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Work for the Parks!

A number of jobs are available. Join our team!

Featured Events

Aug 8

Authentic Japanese Taiko Drumming and Dance at Steelworkers From : 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location : 87th at S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60617

Aug 8

Healthy Hues: Wellness Day in the Park at Douglass From : 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location : 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. Chicago, IL 60623

Aug 9

The Lizard Y el Sol at Independence From : 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location : 3945 N. Springfield Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Aug 9

Luiz Ewerling & Amada - Brazilian Spirit at Palmer Square From : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location : 2200 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60647

Aug 10

Community Roots: Drop-In Toddler Garden Hour at Skinner From : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location : 1331 W. Adams St. Chicago, IL 60606

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Featured Facilities

Person relaxing on a beach chair under a parasol.

Swimming symbol.

Person joyfully jumping in splash pad.

Water Spray Features

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Fitness Centers

In the News

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

07/04/2026

Chicago Park District and Lincoln Park Conservancy Celebrate America 250 with the Unveiling of the Restored Lincoln the Man Monument in South Lincoln Park on July 4th at 10 AM

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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