Mayor Lightfoot, City Officials and Community Residents Formally Dedicate Newly Renamed Park in Honor of German-Jewish Author and Poet Gertrud Kolmar
Kolmar Park is the 72nd Chicago park named in honor of a woman
Chicago Park District Board Considers Code Changes to Increase Transparency and Public Input on Large Scale Events, Approves Additional Funding for Community Park Investments and Approves Contract to Renovate Historic Park Fieldhouse
District celebrates the achievements of Special Olympics 2022 Spring Games athletes
Chicago Beaches Close For Swimming After Labor Day Monday, September 5th
Chicago Park District announces the last day of beach season.
Construction of New Uptown Natural Area to Begin September 9
Project to restore elements of historic 1930s landscape plan to the lakefront park
Chicago Park District's "Pickleball Mania" Intends to Have More Than 100 Pickleball Courts Across Parks by End of 2025 to Meet the City's Growing Interest in the Sport
Significant investments in pickleball began during the pandemic and will increase moving forward to provide more access and opportunities i
Chicago Park District Invites Chicago Residents to Join "Parks for Pollinators" Nature Challenge During the Month of September
Free challenges encourages people to find, record and document pollinators in Chicago to help identify areas
Chicago Park District's Chicago Onscreen to Feature Seventeen Official Local Film Selections
Outdoor screenings in 8 neighborhood parks from August 29 – September 3.
Chicago Park District Outlook Upgraded to Stable Signaling a Strong Financial Health for the District and Investment in Capital Needs and Programming that Benefit Residents
Approved pension legislation, debt refinancing and revenues from boating and golf contribute to park resources and services provided to Chi
Chicago Park District Beaches Remain Open Through Labor Day; Pools to Close for the Season Starting on Last Day of Camp
District announces the staggered closing of pools across the city to prepare for the Fall Season;
Chicago Park District Board Hears Presentation on 2021 Financial Reports Signaling Strong Fiscal Health; Approves Funding for Shoreline Protection Evaluation Report
District celebrates youth athletes and their achievements at the Conrad Worrill Track and Field at Gately Park
Chicago Park District Announces Registration for Fall Programs
Online registration begins August 8 and August 9.
Chicago Park District 2022 July/August e-Newsletter
Fall online and in-person registration is upon us and we want you to be ready to enroll in your favorite class, program or league.
Rollin' Rec Expands to More Chicago Parks Citywide
Recreational vans and staff visiting sites from July 5 thru August 12;
Registration Open for the 10th Annual Valor Games Midwest
The Chicago Park District is excited to host the 10th Annual Valor Games Midwest from August 16-18, 2022.
2nd Annual 16" Co-Ed Adult Softball Tournament Returns to Humboldt Park on July 23
Rosters must be submitted by July 20
Summer's in Full Swing at Parks!! Chicago Park District Welcomes the Community and Celebrates First Day of Summer Camp and Opens Neighborhood Pools Across the City
The District welcomes 23,000 campers to the parks for the first day of summer fun opportunities including various day camps, Rollin’ Rec, Nig
Chicago Park District Celebrates 10th Anniversary of 'Night Out in the Parks'
122 artists and cultural organizations, team up with the Park District to feature over 2,000 hours of safe, high quality, cultural programm
Chicago Park District Board Appoints Rosa Escareño as General Superintendent and Welcomes New Commissioner Sharif Walker
District celebrates the 10th anniversary of Night Out in the Park and acknowledges the positive impact of the Inner City Hoops Basketball p
Park District Board Votes in Favor of Legislation Changes for Office of Prevention and Accountability, Approves Contract for the Washington Park Framework Plan and Renames Park in Honor of Author Gertrude Kolmar; Celebrates Mayor Harold Washington’s 100th
Today, the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners voted to approve changes to the District’s Code to create the Office of Prevention and Acco
Park District Board Holds First In-Person Meeting in Two Years; Board Welcomes Andrea Telli as Commissioner, Approves Design Contract for DuSable Park and Celebrates Women’s History Month in First Meeting Chaired by New President Myetie Hamilton
Today, the Chicago Park District held its first in-person Board Meeting in two years, welcoming long time public servant and former Chicago Public
Chicago Park District Introduces Code Amendments to Create Office of Prevention and Accountability, Seeks Community Input
New Office will ensure a safe and respectful recreational and work environment for everyone at the Park District; Office’s creation comes a
Chicago Park District Takes Immediate Action In Response To Reports Detailing Egregious Mishandling Of Sexual Misconduct Complaints
Reports made public by Park District Board detail sexual misconduct cases and mismanagement of complaints; District vows to continue holdin
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Park District Cut Ribbon on the Ford Calumet Environmental Center
New park facility to serve as a multi-functional environmental center in Invest South/West corridor
Chicago Park District Implements COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for All Employees
Park workforce must be fully vaccinated by December 15th