Select pools open July 5th at parks citywide. Click here to view the list of pools & learn more. THANK YOU! You answered our call for lifeguards. We've come a long way.

   

Become a Chicago Lifeguard. Now offering a $600 bonus plus other new incentives! Join our team. Apply Today. Click here to learn more and apply now.

   

Teens, audition to be one of the 10 finalists to perform at the annual TIP Fest event. Auditions take place June 25th at Columbus Park (500 S. Central Park Ave.), and July 9th at Calumet Park (9801 S. Ave. G), from 10am - 2pm both days. Click here to learn more and apply now for either audition.

   

Hit the Beach! Swimming is permitted at the beaches daily from 11am-7pm. Check before you go - updates are made throughout the day due to weather, surf & water quality conditions. Click here to view current swim conditions.

   

Join our team. Offering bonus for some seasonal positions! New: $600 for seasonal lifeguards. $200 to Seasonal Attendants, Recreation Leader, Special Recreation Leaders & Jr. Laborers. Click here to learn more.

   

Enjoy a movie in the parks! Presented by DePaul University, and supported by S.Pellegrino Essenza and xfinity. Click here to see the movies schedule.

   

Register for summer programs now, including day camp. Online registration begins May 9 & 10, and In-person begins May 14, for most programs. Click here to learn more.

   

I am a Chicago Lifeguard. "I've taught kids how to swim who now lifeguard for us in the summer." - Ashley. Join our team. Click here to learn more and apply today.

   

Celebrating 10 Years of Night Out in the Parks - bringing hundreds of diverse & unique cultural events to Chicago's neighborhood parks, from June - October. Join us! Click here to see the schedule and learn more.

   

Featured Programs

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Aquatics Programs

Aquatics programs are offered at parks across the city.  Programs include the popular Learn to Swim and Aquatic Excercise classes, as well as the more specialized Swim Club, Water Polo and TEAM Sports offerings.
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Special Recreation Programs

Programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, primary physical or visual impairments and those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing are offered at parks throughout the city.   
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Classes for Seniors

Seniors can keep active and enjoy time with friends in one of our many classes.  From fitness and cultural programs to line dance and of course BINGO, there is something for everyone.  In-person and online programs are available.
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Fitness Classes

Fitness classes are offered for all ages. Stay fit physically and mentally in the parks.  Check out our various fitness class options now.
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HIT THE BEACH! 
SWIMMING IS PERMITTED IN DESIGNATED AREAS AT THE BEACH FROM 11AM - 7PM DAILY. 
CHECK SWIM CONDITIONS BEFORE YOU GO.

 

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