Mayor Lightfoot And City Officials Break Ground on New Chicago Park District Campus That Will Bring Economic Vibrancy and Opportunities to Brighton Park and Other Southwest Side Communities
New Facility Advances INVEST South/West Initiative for Equitable Economic Development
Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest is Back for Its 6th Year
The Chicago Park District in collaboration with the John Walt Foundation announces the launch of Teens in the Park Fest (T.I.P.
Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Park District, And After School Matters Cut Ribbon On New Indoor Track And Field And Teen-Centric Space At Gately Park
Gately Fieldhouse will be the final site of the Mayor’s ChiFastest Race to Gately on July 10.
Chicago Park District’s Garfield Park Conservatory Announces Opening of Special Exhibit, Still Life in Real Life: Charles Ethan Porter
The Artist's Garden will feature the flowers and fruit that inspired the paintings of the African American artist; Exhibit runs July 28 thr
It's Back! Chicago Park District is Bringing Back 16" Co-ed Adult Softball Tournament at Parks Citywide
After a 10-year hiatus, the Chicago Park District is proud to bring back the Annual 16” Co-Ed Adult Softball Tournament to Chicago’s parks for adul
Experience the Magic of Nature: Celebrate 20 Years of Chicago Park District Natural Areas
Special Fairy Houses join naturally enchanting wildlife, prairies, wetlands at select Natural Areas
Chicago Park District Announces the Extension of Temporary Art Installation "Demand Justice" Through July 26
Artist talks scheduled at site of art piece on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in celebration of Juneteenth.
Chicago Park District Announces Virtual Family Health & Fitness Day on June 12
The Chicago Park District joins the National Recreation and Park Association and parks across the country to celebrate and promote health a
Endangered Piping Plovers Produce Second Nest and One Egg at Montrose Beach Dunes
The federally endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers, Monty and Rose at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area have now produced a second nest at
Chicago Park District Ranks Among the Top Five of the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore
The Chicago Park District is excited that our city ranks among the top five of the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore, the national gold-standard co
Mayor Lightfoot Joins Alderman Jason Ervin, Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative Members, and Local Residents to Break Ground at Community Plaza and Roller Rink in West Garfield Park
New Plaza represents City’s first major infrastructure investment under the Neighborhood Activation Initiative
Chicago Park District Kicks Off 9th Season of Night Out in the Parks
New this year is an early childhood series and roaming spectacles from June to October
Chicago Park District June 2021 eNewsletter
Plan your summer adventures safely with the Chicago Park District!
Mayor Announces the Return of Lakefront Beaches for the Season Under Open Chicago Initiative
2021 beach season kicks off May 28 and runs through Labor Day, rapid testing in all Chicago beaches and advisories available online
Jackson Park Improvement Update
NOTE: During construction, lane closures will be set up, removed daily and adjusted as needed throughout the day.
Chicago Park District Announced as Finalist for the 2021 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Management
Chicago Park District to compete for prestigious honor in the park and recreation industry
Three Piping Plover Eggs Spotted at Montrose Beach Dunes
The Chicago Park District is pleased to share that Monty and Rose, a pair of Great Lakes piping plovers, have produced three eggs at their
Mayor Lightfoot and The Chicago Park District Announce “Chicago’s Fastest… The Race To Gately"
Calling all Chicago youth runners! Compete to be one of Chicago's fastest kids!
Chicago Park District Announces Summer Online Registration for Summer Day Camp and Summer Park Programming
View summer program offerings now; Online registration begins May 10 and May 11
Chicago Park District Announces Free Fitness Demos and a Live Workout on May 5
Access to the Chicago Park District’s 70 fitness centers is available citywide
One of Montrose Beach's Piping Plovers Returns for a Third Year
Piping Plovers spotted at Montrose Beach Dunes