Winter Break Camps to Keep Kids Active While They Are Out of School
Most camps run from December 26, 2023 through January 5, 2024.
It’s Never Too Early to Start Thinking About Summer! Chicago Park District Launches Seasonal Lifeguard Recruitment Campaign to Strengthen Lifeguard Workforce Pipeline & Prepare for a Busy Summer at Chicago’s Beaches and Pools
Highlights include new stipend-based initiative to build swim capacity of future lifeguard candidates, flexible swim test dates during stud
Chicago Park District Winter Programs are Posted and Ready to View in Anticipation of Winter Registration on December 4 and 5
Online registration opens December 4 and 5
Lace-Up Your Skates and Enjoy a Favorite Winter Activity- Ice Skating in Six Chicago Parks
Pre-reserve your spot for skating now; Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open and all neighborhood rinks open by November 24
Lincoln and Garfield Park Conservatories Give Patrons a Warm Winter Activitiy as Winter Approaches
"Silver: Celebrating 25" & "Wintergreen" Breathe Some Green Life Into Gray Winter Months
Chicago Park District Board Hears Presentation on the 2024 Proposed Budget, Approves Contract for Major Renovations to Fieldhouse in Belmont Cragin Community and Extends Management Contract for Park Golf Facilities
Park District and Board celebrate the Go Run program and its impact on encouraging residents of all walks of life to embrace running and he
Turkey Trots, Basquetball, Fall Break Camps Available at Chicago Parks Ahead of Thanksgiving
Family-friendly runs and free throw contests get you moving before turkey day
Major Restoration Project to Enhance Accessibility at Blackhawk Park
Planned improvements to comprehensively address small-scale projects
Chicago Park District’s 2024 Budget Recommendations Invest in Community to Bolster Equity & Accessibility
Highlights include the launch of a robust strategic planning process, support for families, increased investment in youth opportunities, an
Update on Temporary Bridge at Jackson Park’s Phoenix Garden
In an effort to keep the stroll path accessible and open during our spring, summer, and early fall seasons, when thousands visit the Japanese Garde
Chicago Park District 2024 Budget Priorities Reflect Community Input & Strategically Invest in a Plan for the Future of Chicago’s Parks
Budget recommendations support families, while remaining fiscally responsible
The Junior Bear Football Championship, "The 74th Annual Mum Bowl" Takes Place November 11 at Soldier Field
Free parking, free admission, and youth football
We're Accepting Applications for 2024! Chicago Park District 2024 Special Event Permits Application is Open
Looking for a unique setting to host your event in 2024?
Chicago Park District is Accepting Submissions from Performance Artists & Cultural Organizations to Participate in Night Out in the Parks in 2024 Season
Online submissions accepted through December 10, 2023;
Don't Be Scared, But Halloween in the Parks is Coming to an End; Get Out and Get Some Candy!
Visit trunk-or-treating, parties to celebrate Halloween in the Parks
Chicago Park District's "Girls Day of P.L.A.Y." Initiative Empowers Girls Through a Variety of Opportunities to Be Active
Register today for a fun day of activities for girls on CPS’ day of non-attendance
Winnemac Park Baseball Field Renovation Project to Improve Access to Field Play & Include Stormwater Drainage
Project slated to begin in early 2024 includes new field amenities and stormwater drainage improvements
More Autumn and Halloween Events Announced Throughout Chicago Parks
Festivals, pumpkin patches and parties to celebrate Chiccago's last hurrah before winter
Chicago Park District Board Celebrates the District’s Efforts to Hire More than 2,200 Youth Employees this Summer; Authorized Renovations to Historic Marquette Park Fieldhouse; Approved Design Contract to Enhance Accessibility at Park Fieldhouses
The District presented 2022 financial reports to the Board
The New Uptown Coastal Natural Area is Now Open to the Public and Features Biodiverse Native Lawn Test Plots
The year-long nature project restored elements of historic 1930s landscape plan to the lakefront park
Chicago Park District Announces Plans for New Fieldhouse in Cragin Park
NEW FIELDHOUSE WILL OFFER MUCH-NEEDED PARK SPACES TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR INDOOR PROGRAMMING IN THE BELMONT-CRAGIN COMMUNITY
Fall for Knockout Boxing Events Across the City this Autumn
Citywide boxing celebrates Coach Bill Heglin's 50th Year of Mentoring Athletes at Hamlin Park as Six Shows Remain in the Season
"Pickleball Mania" is Well Underway! Park District, Alderman Cut Ribbon on New Pickleball and Tennis Courts in Columbus Park in Austin Neighborhood
The Park District expects to have 200 pickleball courts in parks across the city by the end of 2025!