Buckingham Fountain Turning Off for the Season on October 31
The Chicago Park District will turn off Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park in preparation for the winter season.
Down, Set, Hike! Chicago Park District Invite Football Fans, Parents and Alumni to Soldier Field with Free Parking and Admission to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Junior Bear Tackle Football Program
Players' guardians recognized in pre-game chrysanthemum ceremony, current players, alumni to be honored at halftime of IHSA-officiated cham
Chicago Park District Breaking Ground at Park No. 598 in Near North Community
Groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of a $4.7 million investment in new park
Chicago Park District Board Celebrates Another Successful Summer of Hiring, Supporting 3000 Youth and Receives Proposed Code Changes to Extend Employee Paid Parental Leave, Strengthening Families and Communities Through Its Workforce
Board authorizes a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City for Electrical Modernization at Various Parks and the Approves the Adopti
Final Free Citywide Boxing Shows of 2024 to Take Place Indoors at Park Fieldhouses Throughout October
Participants in the boxing program ages 8-25 will compete at Ada, Fuller, and Brooks Parks
Chicago Park District Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Welles Park to Celebrate Opening of 3 New Pickleball Courts & Upgrades to the Horseshoe Pits and Volleyball Court
Ceremony to take place by horseshoe pits on Monday, October 7 at 9 a.m.
Chicago's Own 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Shamier Little Returns Home to Washington Park
Olympian credits Park District programs for her start in track; inspires Chicago youth to chase their dreams
Chicago Park District Invites Chicago Residents to Provide Public Input for 2025 Fiscal Budget
Two public forums and an online form offer residents an opportunity to be a part of the 2025 budget planning process
Celebrate Halloween in the Parks by Attending Autumn Events All Across Chicago
From pumpkin patches to campfire horror movies, and monster bashes, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. Invites Girls Ages 6-13 to Engage in Sports, Dance, Crafts and More at 20 Neighborhood Parks on CPS' Day of Non-Attendance
Marquette and Hamilton Parks newest parks to host Girls Day of P.L.A.Y.
Park District Superintendent Releases New, Five-Year Strategic Plan Building an Inclusive and Connected Park System for All; And Creating Strong Anchors of Recreation, Wellness and Nature
The District also announced wellness and sustainability initiatives that align with the strategic plan.
Chicago Park District's Anchor Curatorial Residency Presents A New Visual Arts Exhibition, Diversión, in Marquette Park
Opening reception to feature open mic performances, print workshop and food giveaway for Chicago residents and visitors
Park District, Community Cut Ribbon on New Pickleball and Tennis Courts at Grand Crossing Park; Touts $1 Million Investment in Auburn Gresham
Court improvements part of the Pickleball Mania initiative to build 200 new pickleball courts around the city
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With Free Events In The Parks
A variety of events are being held in parks around the city in celebration of Latin American history and culture
Chicago Park District Board Authorizes More than $4 Million for New Park Development on the Near North Side and Awards Contract for Golf Facility Management; Grants Provisional Approval for Riot Fest and Approves Request to Rename Park in Edgewater
District presents Strategic Plan and reaches agreement with Local Union 703
UPDATE [9/10/24]: Winnemac Park Park Improvements
The construction fence is installed and the contractor is currently on site doing utility and trenching work.
Coach Bill Heglin to Retire After Serving 51 Years as Boxing Coach at Hamlin Park, Celebration to Take Place at Free Outdoor Boxing Show September 5
Following the celebration at Hamlin Park, Bessember, Ogden and Scottsdale Parks feature free, outdoor boxing shows throughout September
Chicago Park District Beach Season Sunsets as Fall Indoor Swimming Prepares to Start on September 3
Beaches and 11 neighborhood outdoor pools remain open through Labor Day, September 2
Chicago Park District's Annual T.I.P. Fest is Back at Northerly Island Park for Its Ninth Year
This free annual event celebrates the city’s multi-talented teens on stage at Northerly Island Park
Chicago Park District, Alderman Cut the Ribbon on the New Pickleball and Tennis Courts in Shabbona Park
Park District expects to have 200 pickleball courts in parks across the city by the end of 2025!
Chicago Onscreen, the Only Local Film Fest Where Chicago is the Star, Returns for Its 11th Year in the Parks
This special Movies in the Parks series will feature 16 local films in parks around the city from August 26th to August 30th.
Visitors Invited to Connect with Monarch Butterfly at the Annual Monarch Palooza Free Event in North Park Village Nature Center on August 24
The Chicago Park District invites patrons to the annual Monarch Palooza festival, which celebrates the monarch butterfly, while educating attendees
Batter Up! Chicago Park District, Chicago Cubs Charities and City Leaders Step Up to the Plate to Break Ground at Bessemer Park for Baseball Diamond and Landscape Upgrades
Project features versatile new fields, ADA accessible bleachers and paths
Chicago Park District, Beverly Community to Cut Ribbon on Fieldhouse Upgrades, Accessibility Improvements at Ridge Park
Chicago Park District General Superintendent Rosa Escareño and Alderman Matt O’Shea will join members of the Beverly community to cut the r
Chicago Park District Hosts Teen Art Exhibit at South Shore Cultural Center
Exhibit to Feature Art Inspired by the Shared Legacy of Anna and Frederick Douglass