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

Chicago Park District Launches “Your Perfect Summer Job” Recruitment Campaign

Chicago Park District Launches “Your Perfect Summer Job” Recruitment Campaign

Chicago Park District’s 2023 Proposed Budget Prioritizes Investments in Families, Communities, Sustainability and Long Term Fiscal Strength

Balanced financial plan expands thriving programs to meet growing demand, invests in park infrastructure and nature initiatives  

Chicago Park District Outlook Upgraded to Stable Signaling a Strong Financial Health for the District and Investment in Capital Needs and Programming that Benefit Residents

Approved pension legislation, debt refinancing and revenues from boating and golf contribute to park resources and services provided to Chi

Chicago Park District Board Hears Presentation on 2021 Financial Reports Signaling Strong Fiscal Health; Approves Funding for Shoreline Protection Evaluation Report

District celebrates youth athletes and their achievements at the Conrad Worrill Track and Field at Gately Park    

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

Chicago Park District Receives $80,000 Grant to Develop Community Nutrition and Health Hubs in Parks and Recreation

The Chicago Park District, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), has received an $80,000 grant to develo

Chicago Park District Continues Emergency Shoreline Stabilization

Work currently underway at South Shore Cultural Center and Arthur Ashe Beach 

Chicag Park District Resumes In-Person Programming January 25

Spaces are still available; Register now

Chicago Park District Partners with Illinois Farmers to Produce Hand Sanitizer to Combat COVID-19

Illinois soybean farmers support the effort with raw materials, packaging  

Chicago Park District Opens Online Registration for Winter Programs on December 2

Classes Available for Viewing Now; Slots still available for Winter Break Camps

Chicago Park District Set to Break Ground on New South Shore Beach House

Construction scheduled for completion in time for 2020 beach season   

Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District Announce Agreement with SEIU Local 73

CHICAGO - Today Mayor Lori E Lightfoot and Chicago Park District, General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly announced that the District has reac

Chicago Park District Recognized As Distinguished Park and Recreation Accredited Agency

This is the second, successive accreditation in six years  

NRPA Magazine: Connecting the Generations

Walk into Lincoln Park Cultural Center in Chicago, and it will initially feel like any other field house, not only in Chicago, but around t

Chicago Park District October 2018 Monthly Newsletter

Pumpkin Patches, Harvest Fests & Campfire Movies in the Parks! For a list of events at a park near you.

Mayor Emanuel, Andrea and James Gordon and the Chicago Park District Announce Plans to Expand Citywide Theater and Cultural Programming

Generous donation from James and Andrea Gordon will support theater in communities across Chicago with Theater on the Lake as the Hub

Lakefront Trail Separation Project Continues From Roosevelt to 31st Street

Separate trails for bikes and pedestrians along the entire trail to be complete by year-end 2018

Chicago Park District September 2018 Monthly Newsletter

A spooky good time looms near! Join us for Halloween in the Parks! For a list of events at a park near you.

Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago Park District Headquarters will Move to Brighton Park

Park District HQ move is the latest relocation of a downtown city asset to Chicago neighborhoods