The Chicago Park District Office of Budget and Management is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the annual operating budget, inviting public input related to the recommended budget, and submitting the budget for adoption by the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners. As part of the budget process, the District hosts forums for the public to provide input related to the budget. In addition, a Public Hearing on the recommended budget is held where the Superintendent presents the recommended budget to the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners votes on adoption of the Annual Budget Appropriation at a monthly Board meeting. Throughout this process, the District welcomes public feedback and ideas online through the Budget Ideas Submission form below. The budget process begins each year in August.
The Chicago Park District’s new five-year strategic plan, which will be released in September, will inform and shape the 2025 budget.
2025 Budget Schedule
Listed below are the relevant dates for public input, preparation, and release of the 2025 budget. The public is invited to provide ideas and feedback at a forum or to submit ideas online here.
Budget Forum (online)
- DATE/TIME: October 1, 2024 at 6 pm
- LOCATION: Online
Budget Forum (in person)
- DATE/TIME: October 3, 2024 at 6 pm
- LOCATION: Chicago Park District Administration Building (Park 596) 4830 South Western Ave., Chicago
Budget Forum for Teens (online)
- DATE/TIME: October 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm
- LOCATION: Online
Proposed Appropriation Ordinance Filed & Budget Documents Released Online
November 10, 2024
View the 2025 Budget Recommendations
Public Budget Hearing
The General Superintendent & CEO presents the 2025 budget to the Board of Commissioners and the public is invited to speak.
- DATE/TIME: November 20, 2024 at 9:30 am (new date)
- LOCATION: Chicago Park District Administration Building (Park 596) 4830 South Western Avenue Chicago
- Watch online: www.youtube.com/live/Aeqn-URbJeE
Board Votes on Budget & Adopted Budget Posted Online
December 11, 2024 at 11:30 am (during the Regular Board meeting)