City of Chicago Launches Public Engagement Phase of "Chicago Monuments and Public Art Project"
Chicagoans are invited to join a first-of-its kind conversation about monumental sculptures, artworks and commemorative plaques currently b
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 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
National Recreation and Parks Association Announces Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael Kelly As Board Chair
NRPA also welcomes five new board members
Chicago Park District Announces Free Drive-In Movie Series in Park Locations Citywide
Screenings run Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 11- 27
Chicago Park District July 2020 eNewsletter
Summer has officially arrived! Please continue to wear your mask and practice social distancing while visiting our parks & trails.
Chicago Park District Response to COVID-19 Cases in the Parks
Locations with program or facility interruptions as a result of COVID-19 cases are listed below.
Chicago Park District Announces Schedule for the 20th Annual Movies in the Parks Series
Outdoor Screenings Run July 13- Sept 11
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
Chicago Park District Hosts Three Teen Fairs at City Colleges, Starting Jan. 31
The Chicago Park District invites teens from across Chicago to attend its 5th annual Teen Opportunity Fair series.
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 Prepares for Strike by SEIU Local73; Remains Hopeful that Service Disruption Can Be Avoided
District will open 18 parks with limited hours of operation
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
Six Days, Multiple Screens and Almost 30 Hours of Local Film Featured at the 6th Annual Chicago Onscreen Weeklong Film Showcase
Neighborhood park screenings run August 26-31
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District Announce Record Season with Over 90,000 Participants this Summer
Record turnout by City's youth in programming ranging from day camps to teen sports leagues at parks citywide
Online Registration for Fall Park Programs is Open
Available for the first time, financial assistance for Park Kids, an after-school park program