Fox 32 Chicago: Good Day on the Road: Navigating a lifeguard shortage

Water safety tips are always important to remember when visiting beaches and pools this summer. Chicago Park District explains how best to pre

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.

Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago Park District launches early lifeguard recruitment drive amid staffing concerns

CHICAGO - The Chicago Park District is proactively addressing potential staffing shortages for the upcoming beach and pool season by launch

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

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.

Curbed Chicago: 11 outdoor swimming pools for summer in Chicago

While the lakefront and beaches definitely steal the spotlight, the city’s public pools are just as enjoyable—especially if you’re not part

WCIU 'The Jam': Summer Pool Safety

Pool season is here and with recent tragedies, we want to make sure you know how to keep your kids safe.

Vogue: Chicago Has Beaches, Too: Style and Community on the Shores of the South Side

“There are beaches in Chicago!?” It’s a response I’ve become accustomed to receiving when telling people that I grew up hanging out on the

Chicago Beaches Named One of the Six Best Beaches in American by GQ Magazine

There's plenty of beautiful shoreline across this country, but only a few beaches go above and beyond in blending surf and sand.