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 Partners with Midwest Grows Green to Continue to Limit Use of Pesticides in Parks
Dandelions Growing in Parks Signifies a Healthy Lawn
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
Chicago Park District Board Votes to Strengthen Parks Ethics Ordinance, Re-Elects Myetie Hamilton President and Miguel Valle Vice President, Board Approves Contracts To Renovate Garfield Park Cultural Center; Hears Presentation on Large Scale Events
Park District and Board acknowledge Commissioner Edwards for his generous $100K donation; fundraising campaign that helps thousands of kids
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
Chicago Park District Presents To Board Office of Prevention and Accountability Fully Operational In Its First Year Lollapalooza, Sueños and Hyde Park Music Festivals Commitment to Community and Summer Vibrancy; Museums’ Request to Change Admission Fees
Park District celebrates Earth Day, highlights Parks’ purpose to elevate city’s environmental sustainability, access and scientific researc
"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
Chicago Park District Board Considers Proposed Code Amendments to Update the District’s Ethics Policies, Approves Contract to Modernize the District’s Telecommunications Services; Gives Provisional Approval for Large Permitted Events
Park District and Board acknowledge Women’s History Month; Hears presentation on Title IX and programs that encourage girls to be act
Chicago Park District Board Approves to Accept Landmark Designation for Promontory Point, Land Transfer to Expand Two Existing Parks and Develop New Parks on City’s South Side; Grants Provisional Approval for Large Permitted Events
Park District and Board celebrate Black History Month; Parks across the city host programs and events
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.