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’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

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

It’s Not Too Early to Secure Your Perfect Summer Job! Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications and Encourages Interested Candidates to Secure a Summer Job Now

There are more than 2,500 summer employment opportunities with unique and exciting careers at the Chicago Park District in 2024. 

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’s 2024 Budget Recommendations Invest in Community to Bolster Equity & Accessibility

Highlights include the launch of a robust strategic planning process, support for families, increased investment in youth opportunities, an

Chicago Park District's "Girls Day of P.L.A.Y." 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

Winnemac Park Baseball Field Renovation Project to Improve Access to Field Play & Include Stormwater Drainage

Project slated to begin in early 2024 includes new field amenities and stormwater drainage improvements