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.
Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago swimmers move to indoor park district pools as summer wraps up
As summer comes to a close, so is beach season.
ABC 7 Chicago: Valor Games Midwest honors veterans with 12th year of Paralympic sport competitions
The Valor Games Midwest is being held in Chicago this week, honoring veterans with a 12th year of Paralympic sport competitions.
The DePaulia: Chicago park district hosts “Girls Show” all female boxing tournament (Photo gallery)
Fighter’s fists after collision in the center of the ring on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at W
WGN TV's Spotlight Chicago: "May in Motion" Yoga at the Chicago Park District
Chicago's beaches are now open and I had the chance to start my day recently with some free yoga on North Avenue Beach...
WGN TV: Park district hosting boxing events in August
CHICAGO — The Chicago Park District is hosting outdoor boxing events at five locations across the city this month.
NBC 5 Chicago: After School Matters, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Partner to Offer Adaptive Sports Camp For Teens
After School Matters is partnering with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and the Chicago Park District to offer their first ever adaptive sports ca
CBS 2 Chicago: Chicago Park District hosting "Girls Day of Play"
Dozens of girls are participating in a "Day of Play" hosted by the Chicago Park District.
Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago plans to build new pickleball courts downtown
CHICAGO - The fastest growing sport in the United States is coming to downtown Chicago.
CBS 2 Chicago: Autistic boy's win in Park District's "Fastest Kid in the City" contest inspiring others
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Park District has found the "fastest kids" in the city.
CBS News: Pickleball: All the rage in Chicago and well beyond
Erik Gleaves of the Chicago Park District talks about the popularity of pickleball with CBS 2’s Jim Williams – as Marie Saavedra, Producer Dan Krae
Chicago Sun-Times: ‘Pickleball Mania’: Chicago Park District announces plan to create 50 more pickleball courts
The city hopes to catch up to other cities around the country that have invested more in pickleball infrastructure.
FOX 32: Runners Can Do Free Timed 5K Races Every Weekend at Chicago Parks
CHICAGO - Runners, lace up your shoes – it's time for the Chicago Park District's ‘Go Run.'
Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago Park District gives veterans taste of the Winter Olympics
CHICAGO - Some disabled veterans are drawing inspiration from the Winter Olympics and getting a chance to try some of the games’ unusual, i
ABC 7 Chicago: Youth Boxing Program Teaches Life Skills, Showcases Thousands at Weekly Fights in Chicago
Thousands of kids from 22 gyms are taking the ring at weekly boxing showcases in Chicago, representing their neighborhoods from July to Dec
Cook County Chronicles: Valor Games in Chicago Hit Mark for Veterans
Anthony Dunbar wasn’t having any of it when his friend and fellow Army veteran Isaac Gilmore got the best of him early on in the archery co
NRPA Magazine: Thousands Took the ‘Get Fit’ Challenge on Family Health & Fitness Day
NRPA thanks everyone who participated in
Block Club Chicago: How A Park District Boxing Program Helped A Woman Facing Chronic Illness Bounce Back: ‘You Gotta Fight To Live’
The park district's boxing program has produced a number of Olympians — and it helped save Noelia Cruz's life.
WGN 9: Kids get a chance to play on Soldier Field for park district championship
Monday night football will never be the same for dozens of Chicago kids after they got the chance to step on to Soldier Field during the an
CBS 2 Chicago: Hoops In The Hood Tournament Brings Neighborhoods Together To Promote Peace
Hundreds of Chicago teens will be playing basketball in Grant Park on Thursday, at an event to promote peace, urge people to reclaim their
WGN Radio: Windy City Hoops: Keeping kids on the court and off the streets
On Friday and Saturday nights, times when the streets of Chicago can be a dangerous place for young people, over 500 teenagers from 11 neig
Fox 32: Park District Celebrates First-Ever "Girls Day of Play"
Fox 32 is live from Broadway Armory Park at this local celebration in recognition of the National Girls & Women in Sports Day.
ABC 7 News: Chicago 13-year-old makes U.S. women's wheelchair basketball team
An 8th grader is making Chicago Proud, becoming the youngest member of the 2018 U.S.
Today.com: 'She has the skills': Teen earns spot on U.S. women's wheelchair basketball team
During a championship wheelchair basketball game, the Chicago Skyhawks youth adaptive team was beating the competition by a massive lead.
WGN 9 News: Chicago teen vying for spot on U.S. women’s wheelchair basketball team
On an old court at Chicago Park District's Mann Park, a fresh face is breathing new life into the game of basketball.