Online Registration for Summer Programs Begins April 15 & 16
Chicago Park District Day Camps and summer programs are available to view online
Spring Program Online Registration Opens March 4 and 5
Most parks begin in-person registration on Saturday, March 9, with all other starting on Monday, March 11.
Registration is Open for Girls Day of Play on February 9
Initiative welcoed over 2,000 girls in 2023 events
It’s Not Too Early to Secure Your Perfect Summer Job! Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications and Encourages Interested Candidates to Secure a Summer Job Now
There are more than 2,500 summer employment opportunities with unique and exciting careers at the Chicago Park District in 2024.
Chicago Park District Hosts Town Halls Inviting Residents to “Picture Your Parks” and Provide Ideas and Input for a New Strategic Plan
Residents can also share ideas through a community survey, open through January 31
Winter Break Camps to Keep Kids Active While They Are Out of School
Most camps run from December 26, 2023 through January 5, 2024.
Chicago Park District Winter Programs are Posted and Ready to View in Anticipation of Winter Registration on December 4 and 5
Online registration opens December 4 and 5
Chicago Park District’s 2024 Budget Recommendations Invest in Community to Bolster Equity & Accessibility
Highlights include the launch of a robust strategic planning process, support for families, increased investment in youth opportunities, an
The Junior Bear Football Championship, "The 74th Annual Mum Bowl" Takes Place November 11 at Soldier Field
Free parking, free admission, and youth football
Chicago Park District's "Girls Day of P.L.A.Y." Initiative Empowers Girls Through a Variety of Opportunities to Be Active
Register today for a fun day of activities for girls on CPS’ day of non-attendance
Winnemac Park Baseball Field Renovation Project to Improve Access to Field Play & Include Stormwater Drainage
Project slated to begin in early 2024 includes new field amenities and stormwater drainage improvements
Fall for Knockout Boxing Events Across the City this Autumn
Citywide boxing celebrates Coach Bill Heglin's 50th Year of Mentoring Athletes at Hamlin Park as Six Shows Remain in the Season
Chicago Park District Kicks Off Fall Indoor Swimming on September 5
Beaches and some neighborhood outdoor pools remain open through Labor Day, September 4
"Summertime in the Parks" is on the Horizon as Programs are posted Online for Viewing
Registration for Summer Activities Begins May 1 & 2 at 9 a.m.
Chicago Park District's "Girls Day of Play" Initiative Empowers Girls Through A Variety of Opportunities to Be Active
Register today for a fun day of activities for girls on CPS’ day of non-attendance
Free Fitness Centers Week Kicks Off December 30, 2022 at Chicago Parks Citywide
Chicago Park District will offer free access to 69 fitness centers
Chicago Park District Offers Winter Break Camps
The Chicago Park District is offering Winter Break Camps
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 July 2020 eNewsletter
Summer has officially arrived! Please continue to wear your mask and practice social distancing while visiting our parks & trails.
Chicago Park District Partners with Illinois Farmers to Produce Hand Sanitizer to Combat COVID-19
Illinois soybean farmers support the effort with raw materials, packaging
Chicago Park District Opens Online Registration for Winter Programs on December 2
Classes Available for Viewing Now; Slots still available for Winter Break Camps
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District Announce Record Season with Over 90,000 Participants this Summer
Record turnout by City's youth in programming ranging from day camps to teen sports leagues at parks citywide
Online Registration for Fall Park Programs is Open
Available for the first time, financial assistance for Park Kids, an after-school park program
Chicago Park District Announces Online Spring Park Programming Registration to Begin February 25 & 26
View programs online now; in-person registration starts March 2