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Explore Chicago Parks through our new website!

Explore Chicago Parks through our new website!

Celebrate Juneteenth in the Parks Learn More

Celebrate Juneteenth in the Parks

Happy Pride Month! Learn More

Happy Pride Month!

2025 T.I.P. Fest auditions Learn More

2025 T.I.P. Fest auditions

Welcome to the new and improved CPkD Website!

Welcome to the new and improved CPkD Website!

Join us at an event to celebrate Juneteenth, Freedom Day.

Join us at an event to celebrate Juneteenth, Freedom Day.

Celebrate Pride Month in the Parks!

Celebrate Pride Month in the Parks!

T.I.P. (Teens in the Park) Fest is the largest platform for Chicago’s young artists to showcase their talent.

T.I.P. (Teens in the Park) Fest is the largest platform for Chicago’s young artists to showcase their talent.

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Special Announcements

Nascar Chicago Street Race

Support the Chicago Park District Financial Assistance Fund by entering to win four 2-Day Grounds Passes to NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Raffle ends June 26 at 11:59 PM CST - Buy entries today.

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.

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.

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.

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Special Recreation

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Featured Events

Jun 19

Juneteenth Celebration - Community Event at Hamilton From : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location : 513 W. 72nd St. Chicago, IL 60621

Jun 20

Clinard Dance Group Performance at Fosco From : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location : 1312 S. Racine Ave Chicago, IL 60608

Jun 20

Movies in the Parks at Indian Boundary From : 8:30 PM - 10:14 PM Location : 2500 W. Lunt Ave. Chicago, IL 60645

Jun 21

Go Run Chicago at Calumet From : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location : 9801 S. Avenue G Chicago, IL 60617

Jun 21 - Jul 31

Pianos in the Parks at Jackson From : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location : 6401 S. Stony Island Ave. Chicago, IL 60637

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Featured Facilities

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Artwork & Monuments

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Fitness Centers

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Pickleball Courts

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

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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