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
Chicago Magazine: The Lakefront Trail Renovation Is Done. Here’s What’s New.
Now that the effort to separate cyclists from pedestrians is officially complete, here’s what to expect when you walk, run, or ride.
Chicago Tribune: Park District move to Southwest Side is 'what we’ve been fighting for,' Brighton Park community leader says
The Chicago Park District is moving its headquarters from Streeterville to the Southwest Side as part of a $50 million project that include