Unhealthy Air Quality & Extreme Heat Alert: The Illinois EPA has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area for Thursday, July 16, 2026. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecast to exceed 150, reaching the RED category for unhealthy air quality. Park District programs may be moved indoors, have limited time outdoors, or be canceled. Stay safe! Learn more: Air Quality Alert | Park Cooling Centers
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Please Note: When visiting a park, for the purpose of attending an event or otherwise, please be aware that the Chicago Park District may use your likeness, voice, and words in mediums such as, but not limited to, television, radio, newspaper, magazine and other media advertisements to advertise or communicate the purposes and activities of the Chicago Park District’s programs and activities and in appealing for funds to support such programs and activities.