After Successfully Opening All Pools Citywide During Chicago's Hottest Months. Chicago Park District Keeps All Beaches & Outdoor Pools Open As Young Workforce Heads Back to School

Chicago’s residents will continue to have access to all 50 outdoor pools and 22 beaches as Park District prepares for annual staggered clos

New Installation at Lincoln Park Conservatory: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind & Space, 2023

The Lincoln Park Conservatory, located at 2391 N.

Three Great Lakes Piping Plovers Released at Montrose Beach to Help Boost the Bird Population in the Region & Reduce Extinction Risk

Four additional birds were also released at Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County

Fairy Garden Exhibit Opens July 5 at Garfield Park Conservatory

The Garfield Park Conservatory, located at 300 N.

Chicago Park District Welcomes 11th Season of ‘Night Out in the Parks'

100 artists and cultural organizations team up with the Park District to feature over 2,000 hours of safe, high quality, cultural programmi

Chicago Park District’s Financial Assistance Fund Receives a Jump Start with $100K Donation from Board Commissioner Donald J. Edwards and his wife, Anne M. Edwards

Park District financial assistance is available year-round and citywide to families that may need economic support to access affordable par

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District Cut Ribbon on New Headquarters, Community Fieldhouse, and Park Coming Soon to the Brighton Park Neighborhood

State-of-the-art multi-purpose, mixed-use building and park provide model for sustained economic revitalization, enhanced opportunities for communi

Chicago Park District Offers Lifeguards a $600 Summer Bonus and a Boatload of Incentives to Open Beaches and Pools This Summer

“Your Perfect Summer Job” offers summer guards a path to year-round employment, free American Red Cross Certification and essential life-sa

We're on Cherry Blossom Watch! Chicago Park District's Cherry Blossoms at Jackson Park Enter the Initial Stages of the Blooming Process

More than 190 pink and white cherry trees are starting to bloom and are expected to reach peak in the next two weeks, weather permitting

"Nurture Nature" with Spring Clean-up Events and the City Nature Challenge in Celebration of Earth Month

Earth Day park clean-ups and a global biodiversity challenge blossom with patron participation throughout April.

Chicago Park District Releases Request for Proposals for a New Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Move the District Into the Future

Plan development will include community engagement; Proposals due April 28th

Chicago Park District Honors Teen Future Leaders and Names Finalists at 70th Annual Junior Citizens Awards

This year, 24 finalists included in an elite class and long-standing legacy of celebrating Chicago youth

Mayor Lightfoot and Superintendent Rosa Escareño Announce Short Term Installation of Popper's Heartwood on the Museum Campus

Installation increases public access to a popular art piece from The Morton Arboretum and is a step toward greater activation ambitions

2023 Black History Month Celebrations at the Chicago Park District

Join the Chicago Park District in celebrating Black History Month!

Chicago Park District's "Girls Day of Play" 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

Dance, Crafts & Arts Fill Residents' Hearts at Various Parks This Valentine's Day

Families are invited to share the love and creativity with online and in-person events. 

Registration for 2nd Annual Windy City Winter Sports Clinic for Veterans Closes Monday, January 30

Adaptive sports training program happening at McKinley Park on February 15

Chicago Park District Board Approves Contracts to Renovate Neighborhood Cultural Centers and Upgrade Park Infrastructure for Improved Connectivity; Honors Recent Retirees

Park District and Board honored 85 recent retirees for the years of service to the parks and citizens of Chicago.

Chicago Park District Honors Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Parks

Amundsen and Ellis Parks will host family fun in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Huskies & Hot Cocoa Headline Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island

Chicagoans and tourists are invited to explore Northerly Island, located at 1521 S.