“Your Perfect Summer Job” Awaits You!! The Chicago Park District, The Largest Single Employer of Youth Opens Applications for More Than 3700 Summer Jobs

Launches jobs campaign and opens summer application offering exciting jobs and a pathway to success!

Apply Now and Be Set for Summer! Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications for Lifeguards and Encourages Interested Candidates to Secure a Summer Job Now

Next swim test date is Saturday, December 21 and swim skills training programs at four neighborhood pools kick off the week of January 21.<

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 Beach Season Sunsets as Fall Indoor Swimming Prepares to Start on September 3

Beaches and 11 neighborhood outdoor pools remain open through Labor Day, September 2

It's Going to Be a Hot One This Summer! Just in Time For the Official Start of Summer, All Chicago Park District Pools Will Open 6-Days a Week

HUMBOLDT PARK BEACH, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS, AND WATER PLAYGROUNDS OPEN FOR THE SEASON ON JUNE 17, ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN IN 2023

Humboldt Park Beach Reopens After a 4-Year Hiatus on June 17

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT FULLY STAFFS HUMBOLDT PARK BEACH AND ALLOCATES RESOURCES TO REACTIVATE THE INLAND BEACH AND OFFER MORE COMMUNITY SWIM

Chicago's 2024 Beach Season Starts May 24

New Lifeguard Explorers Training Program yields positive results

Chicago Park District Reaches Tentative Five-Year Agreement with SEIU Local 73 Allocating $28 Million in Wage Increases and Improved Benefits Package For Its Workers

The tentative agreement includes an unprecedented package of wages increases, bonuses and benefits prioritize employee well-being, workforc

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

Chicago Park District Beaches Remain Open Through Labor Day; Pools to Close for the Season Starting on Last Day of Camp

District announces the staggered closing of pools across the city to prepare for the Fall Season;

Chicago Park District Launches “I am a Chicago Lifeguard” Campaign

New campaign features diverse Chicago lifeguards who protect lives and are pillars in their communities;

Chicago Park District Continues to Break Records Ahead of Winter Registration

Classes Available for Viewing Now, Registration Kicks off December 4