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Night Out in the Parks & Movies in the Parks

Join us as we activate parks across the city with robust cultural events & 150+movies – bringing neighbors together! Learn more about Night Out in the Parks.

Hit the Beach!

Beaches open daily when lifeguards are on duty, from 11 am-7 pm. Check current swim conditions.

Summer Programs!

Join us for exceptional experiences in the parks this summer. View summer programs & register now.

Free Timed Runs in a park near you!

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

People sit in lawn chairs watching a movie on an inflatable outdoor screen at sunset.

People relax on a sandy beach with the Chicago skyline in the background.

Group of kids and adults with skateboards and safety gear at a skate park.

Runners, young and old, participate in a race.

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.

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Featured Events

Jun 12

Toddlers Tunes and Turtles at Oz From : 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location : 2021 N. Burling St. Chicago, IL 60614

Jun 13

Movies in the Parks at Jesse White From : 8:30 PM - 10:28 PM Location : 410 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654

Jun 14

TIP Fest Auditions at Revere From : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location : 2509 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60618

Jun 14

Life OUT Loud: Voices of Pride at Chase From : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location : 4701 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60640

Jun 16

Todos Cocinan: A Cooking Demonstration at Cornell Square From : 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location : 1809 W. 50th St. Chicago, IL 60609

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Featured Facilities

In the News

05/30/2025

Park District Partners with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to Enforce Vendor Compliance in Parks

05/28/2025

Chicago Park District Received $40,000 Donation from NASCAR Chicago Street Race to Spruce Up Harvest Garden Program and Help More Than 1,700 Kids Attend Enriching Summer Programs

05/20/2025

Daily Beach Advisories Available Starting May 23, 11 AM

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Featured Capital Projects

Riverfront park with docks, walkways, and people kayaking.

Chicago Riverbank Restorations - Habitat and Access Projects

Architectural rendering of a waterfront park featuring large, rust-colored, text-covered structures. People relax on benches and stroll through the area.

DuSable Park Development

Architectural rendering of the Jackie Robinson Park fieldhouse with green tiled walls and glass entryway. People stroll through the landscaped gardens in front.

Jackie Robinson Fieldhouse

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Special Announcements

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Hit the Beach!

Summer Programs!

Free Timed Runs in a park near you!

Programs

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Featured Events

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Featured Facilities

In the News

Featured Capital Projects

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