Chicago Park District Board Hears Presentation on District’s Heart Health Campaign and Efforts to Expand Health-Focused Initiatives in 2025; Highlights the Impact of Nearly 4000 Cultural Opportunities Offered in Parks and Honors Recent Retirees for their
Approves the Intergovernmental Transfer of Funds and Other Resources for Park Investment, Appoints Representative to the Public Building Co
Commit to Getting Fit in the Parks! Park District Offers Health and Wellness Opportunities for the New Year
Organization plays a key role in promoting health and wellness for every Chicagoan
Competition will Heat Up the Ice: 108th Annual Silver Skates Speed Skating Series at Six Sites Citywide Starts Jan. 7
Speed skating timed trial challenge for Chicagoans ages 6 and up
Celebrate the Holiday Season in the Parks with Events Running Through the End of December
Enjoy holiday-themed events for all ages in parks across the city
Chicago Park District Hosts Winter Break Camps to Keep Kids Active and Engaged During the Holiday Season
Registration is open and slots are still available citywide; most camps start the week of December 23 and run through January 3
Holiday Cheer Starts in the Chicago Park District with Events Celebrating the Season All December Long
The Chicago Park District is hosting a diverse range of winter holiday themed events during the month of December.
Chicago Park District Offers a Variety of Winter Programs for All Ages; Registraton Starts December 9 & 10
Winter programming starts the week of January 6, and includes swimming, gymnastics, and more
Chicago Park District's Conservatories to Open Winter Flower Shows Before Thanksgiving Holiday
Celebrate the holidays at the conservatories by visiting one or both winter flowers shows
Chicago Park District Board Receives 2025 Proposed Budget and Five-Year Capital Plan Reflecting Nearly $700 Million in Investment in Families, Communities and its Workforce; Elects Dr. Marlon Everett as Board President
Park District; Board honor former Commissioner Jose Muñoz for his years of service and dedication to the Board
Chicago Park District’s 2025 Budget Recommendations Set a Solid Path for the Future of Parks Building a Resilient Community Anchor
A forward-looking responsible budget shows fiscal soundness without imposing new taxes; and makes critical investments in its workforce, ci
Chicago Park District’s Financial Assistance Fund Gets $40,000 Boost from CVS Health Grant to Help 570 Kids Attend After-School Programs and Connect to Wellness Resources and Active Living Opportunities
CVS Health & Aetna to host wellness and nutrition activities for Park Kids after-school program at Tuley Park in the Chesterfield commu
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
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
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 Hosts the 12th Annual Valor Games Midwest 2024 for Veterans from All Across the Country
The Chicago Park District is honored to host the 12th Annual Valor Games Midwest August 13-15, 2024.
Calling All Aspiring Gymnasts! The Chicago Park District is Looking for Participants to Register for Gymnastics Clinics Happening August 13 & 15 at Park No. 596
The Chicago Park District is hosting four gymnastics clinics taught by our coaches and staff at a new park location for children ages 6 through 14
Chicago Park District Highlights Upswing in Summer Registration, Phased Transition of Beaches and Pools in Preparation for Fall, Second-Half of Summer Events & Start of Fall Program Registration
Park District announces post-Day Camp programs and phased transition of pools in preparation of the Fall season;
One! Two! Three! Four Knockout Boxing Events Take Place in Chicago Parks on Thursdays this August
Citywide Boxing Shows Feature Athletes ages 8 to 25 who Train at 22 Public Boxing Gyms Citywide
Chicago Park District Partners With U of I Extension and UIC to Offer Nutrition Education to Park District Campers
The Chicago Park District is partnering with the University of Illinois Extension and the University of Illinois at Chicago to offer nutrition educ
Online Registration for Summer Programs Begins April 15 & 16
Chicago Park District Day Camps and summer programs are available to view online
Spring Program Online Registration Opens March 4 and 5
Most parks begin in-person registration on Saturday, March 9, with all other starting on Monday, March 11.
Registration is Open for Girls Day of Play on February 9
Initiative welcoed over 2,000 girls in 2023 events
Chicago Park District Hosts Town Halls Inviting Residents to “Picture Your Parks” and Provide Ideas and Input for a New Strategic Plan
Residents can also share ideas through a community survey, open through January 31
Winter Break Camps to Keep Kids Active While They Are Out of School
Most camps run from December 26, 2023 through January 5, 2024.
Chicago Park District Winter Programs are Posted and Ready to View in Anticipation of Winter Registration on December 4 and 5
Online registration opens December 4 and 5