Block Club Chicago: Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon Vies For Top US Skating Spot
The Downtown skating venue is a finalist in USA Today’s 10Best competition, and online voting is underway.
WTTW Chicago: Turf Grass Is America’s Default Lawn Setting. Chicago Researchers Are Rethinking the Possibilities
“It’s interesting that everyone’s talking about it (lawn alternatives) and no one is really measuring it in a controlled, quantified way,” said Lau
ABC 7 News: Chinatown's Ping Tom Park celebrates 25th anniversary; former rail yard now a beloved public space
CHICAGO (WLS) -- On a late spring, sun-drenched day, Chinatown's Ping Tom Park radiates, framed by the skyline and south branch of the Chicago Rive
CBS 2 Chicago: Looking for a summer job?
Become a Chicago lifeguard! The next Swim Test for future lifeguards will be held on March 23, April 6, and April 20.
ABC 7 Chicago: Chicago Park District holds 1st in series of summer job fairs for teens
The Chicago Park District is looking ahead to summer with it's first job fair in a series of Teen Opportunity Fairs.
WBBM Radio: Chicago Park District gets head start to fill more than 2,500 summer jobs
CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The Chicago Park District has already begun looking for workers to fill more than 2,500 jobs this summer.
CBS 2 Chicago: Chicago Park District building new fieldhouse at Cragin Park in Belmont Cragin
CHICAGO (CBS) -- As demand grows for indoor programs in the Belmont-Cragin community, the Chicago Park District is building a new fieldhous
CBS Chicago: Chicago Park District seek to fill over 2,500 summer job positions
The question for kids in high school or college what are you doing this summer?
WGN TV: Need a summer job? Chicago Park District is hiring
Young Chicagoans looking for summer jobs throughout the city can start applying at the Chicago Park District.
Yahoo! News: Chicago Park District now accepting applications for summer jobs
The Chicago Park District wants those 16 and over to apply now.
Chicago Tribune: Chicago planted 18,000 trees this year, with 33% going to high-need areas, officials say
Something was missing in North Lawndale.
Chicago Tribune: Home Bodies: Family workouts with the Chicago Park District
It wasn’t hard for Meghan O’Boyle, the Chicago Park District’s wellness manager, to find a silver lining to the challenges of going virtual
WBBM Radio: Planners Expect Big Things For Big Marsh On City's Southeast Side
CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Planners believe a recently announced state grant is going to make a Southeast Side park a "major attraction" a
What's Happening in the Parks in January!
Recycle your holiday Christmas tree ? & get some mulch, at select locations. Drop off your trees at 25 park locations from Jan.
Chicago Tribune: Chicago Park District hosts its first homecoming dance for LGBTQ teens, complete with a DJ, voguing and a stately ballroom
Even in an era when LGBTQ teens are increasingly joining the ranks of homecoming royalty, some feel uncomfortable with the highly gendered
Archinect Firms: Williams Park Field House by STLarchitects opens to the Public
The Williams Park Field House opened to the public on Saturday October 5.
Chicago Magazine: 2019 Best of Chicago: Walk with a View Northerly Island
The restoration of the former Meigs Field brings preurbanization habitats back to life while offering grand views of t
NRPA Magazine: Thousands Took the ‘Get Fit’ Challenge on Family Health & Fitness Day
NRPA thanks everyone who participated in
Chicago Park District June 2019 eNewsletter
We're celebrating our 85th Anniversary with Birthday Parties at the Movies, auditioning teens for TIP/Yas Fest!, and kicking of summer at c
ReJournals: Metal Construction Association honors two Chicago projects
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) acknowledged the IBEW Local 134 Headquarters/Union Hall and the Eleanor Boathouse, both located in Chicago
USA Swimming: Chicago Park District Set for Continued Success in the Pool
The 4,155 swimmers on the Chicago Park District Swim Team roster make it a true super team.
Garfield Park Conservatory Agave Plant Flourishes Around-the-clock
A plant hailing from desert like regions that exceed 100°F thrives in Chicago’s temperature controlled Shangri-La