Walk, Jog, Roll or Run: 'Go Runs Shuffle Through Chicago Parks Most Saturdays Through November 16
Free, timed 5K and 1-mile community runs commence the outdoor running season in the parks
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.
Love is in the Air, Literally! Bald Eagles Spotted Courting in Big Marsh Park
The entire aviary community is aflutter with the coming of Spring!
Spring Flower Shows Blossom Starting Valentine's Day at the Lincoln & Garfield Park Conservatories
“SWEET GNOME CHICAGO” & “WHAT’S IN A NAME” COMBINE WHIM AND WONDER ON CHICAGO’S LAKEFRONT AND WEST SIDE
Polar Adventure Days Sled into Big Marsh Park
Everyone is invited to admire winter's natural beauty on January 20 and February 17 at a new location
Lincoln and Garfield Park Conservatories Give Patrons a Warm Winter Activitiy as Winter Approaches
"Silver: Celebrating 25" & "Wintergreen" Breathe Some Green Life Into Gray Winter Months
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 is Accepting Submissions from Performance Artists & Cultural Organizations to Participate in Night Out in the Parks in 2024 Season
Online submissions accepted through December 10, 2023;
The New Uptown Coastal Natural Area is Now Open to the Public and Features Biodiverse Native Lawn Test Plots
The year-long nature project restored elements of historic 1930s landscape plan to the lakefront park
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
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
"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.
Huskies & Hot Cocoa Headline Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island
Chicagoans and tourists are invited to explore Northerly Island, located at 1521 S.
Chicago Conservatories OPEN 2022-2023 Winter Flower Shows on Friday, November 25th
Holiday flower shows are free to enter with pre-registration
Construction of New Uptown Natural Area to Begin September 9
Project to restore elements of historic 1930s landscape plan to the lakefront park
Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides in Parks
Dandelions Growing in Parks Signifies a Healthy Lawn
Chicago Park District Expands Montrose Dune Natural Area
Added land will make a greater impact on habitat; increases City’s natural area acreage count
Chicago Park District’s Garfield Park Conservatory Accepting Reservations to Visit its Indoor Gardens Starting February 10 & 12
The Conservatory opens to the public on February 27 with new social distancing and safety prot
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 Conservatories OPEN Spring Flower Shows Valentine’s Day
Chicago Conservatories OPEN Spring Flower Shows Valentine’s Day
Showcase runs through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10
Danish Duo Announces Opening of Living Exhibit Composed of 10,000 Cabbages at the Garfield Park Conservatory
‘The Cabbage Patch’ installation is part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, which runs from September 19 to January 5
Garfield Park Conservatory Removes 93 Year Old Palm Tree to Promote New Plant Life
Last chance to see historic palms this weekend