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World's Largest Swimming Lesson - June 21 at 6pm

Join us for the World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Thursday, June 21 at 6 pm, at all park pools.

Special Olympics celebrates 50 years! Celebrate with us July 17-21.

Lakefront Trail Separation Project Construction Updates

Lakefront Trail Separation Project
See the latest construction updates.

Register your team for the Chicago Youth Baseball & Softball Tournament July 26-29.

Join us for family-friendly Neighborhood Soccer Festivals this June.

People enjoy a beautiful summer day at 12th Street Beach.

Hit the beach!
Beaches are open for the season. Swimming hours are 11 am - 7 pm daily.

Night Out in the Parks brings 1200+ events to parks this summer. Join us at one or more!

Enjoy Movies in the Parks this summer, presented by Bank of America and part of Night Out in the Parks.

Day Camp registration begins April 23 & 24.

Register for Summer Camp Now
Most camps begin the week of June 25

Help send a kid to camp. Make a donation to the Summer Day Camp Assistance Fund today.

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CodeCreate Cardboard Switching at Taylor

6/20/2018 - 1:00pm

Nahui Ollin Aztec Dance at Pasteur

6/20/2018 - 6:00pm

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A wheelchair basketball player smiles big.

Special Recreation Programs

A variety of programs are offered for individuals with intellectual disabilities, primary physical or visual impairments, and those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Two students perform an exercise in a lifeguard training class.

Lifeguard Training Classes

American Red Cross lifeguard training classes are offered now. Completion of this class is required to be considered for the lifeguard position.

Windy City Hoops

Teens can participate in a free basketball league at their local park, where games are played twice a week, and the league will culminate in playoffs and championship.