The following remain closed: all playgrounds, all pools and most areas & facilities east of Lake Shore Drive except for the Lakefront Trail, harbors, golf courses and many concessions. Beaches are closed for the season. Water fountains remain off. The Lakefront Trail and The 606 are open, users must keep it moving. Most fieldhouses are open 9 am – 5 pm weekdays for washrooms and shelter only. GO HERE to learn more.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly, Alderman Greg Mitchell (7th) and members of the South Chicago community today celebrated the opening of a new playground at Rainbow Beach Park, 3111 E. 77th Street. The playground is the 225th to be completed as part of Mayor Emanuel's Chicago Plays! program.
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