Lakefront Trail Maintenance Alert: Over the next several months, repairs will be made throughout the trail, one section at a time. Work will start on the south end and move north. Signage will be placed ahead of the construction site. Please be alert and safe, and avoid these active construction work zones. Learn more: Lakefront Trail Maintenance. Posted 9/15/26
Early on Chicago adopted the phrase “urbs in horto,” as its motto which is Latin for city in a garden.
There are hundreds of parks, nature preserves, and trails throughout the city—and officials are on a mission to ensure that every kid is within a 10 minute walk to a park or playground.
View the list at:
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The Burnham Wildlife Corridor is a 100-acre area of urban wilderness running through Burnham Park.
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Photo: Chicago Park District
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South Shore Cultural Center Park
7059 S. South Shore Dr.
Chicago,
IL 60649
Promontory Point
5491 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago,
IL 60615
Bloomingdale Trail Park
1600-3750 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
Chicago,
IL 60647