Don't Be Scared, But Halloween in the Parks is Coming to an End; Get Out and Get Some Candy!

Visit trunk-or-treating, parties to celebrate Halloween in the Parks

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

More Autumn and Halloween Events Announced Throughout Chicago Parks

Festivals, pumpkin patches and parties to celebrate Chiccago's last hurrah before winter

Autumn and Halloween Events Fall Throughout Chicago Parks

Festivals, pumpkin patches, and parties to celebrate Chicago's hurrah before winter

Chicago Park District Seeks Public Input for 2024 Fiscal Budget

Public Forum and online form offer opportunity to capture public input

Chicago Park District, C3 Presents Join Community Stakeholders to Celebrate the Completion of the New Pickleball and Tennis Court Complex in Grant Park

Project brings 16 pickleball and 6 tennis courts to Chicago’s Front Yard; expands opportunities for residents to enjoy the nation’s fastest

Chicago Park District Kicks Off Fall Indoor Swimming on September 5

Beaches and some neighborhood outdoor pools remain open through Labor Day, September 4

New Installation at Lincoln Park Conservatory: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind & Space, 2023

The Lincoln Park Conservatory, located at 2391 N.

Registration for Chicago Park District's 8th Annual Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest Auditions is Open

Artists ages 14-24 can audition at two locations this summer; Finalists perform at T.I.P. Fest in  Union Park

Fairy Garden Exhibit Opens July 5 at Garfield Park Conservatory

The Garfield Park Conservatory, located at 300 N.

Chicago Park District Welcomes 11th Season of ‘Night Out in the Parks'

100 artists and cultural organizations team up with the Park District to feature over 2,000 hours of safe, high quality, cultural programmi

We're on Cherry Blossom Watch! Chicago Park District's Cherry Blossoms at Jackson Park Enter the Initial Stages of the Blooming Process

More than 190 pink and white cherry trees are starting to bloom and are expected to reach peak in the next two weeks, weather permitting

Mayor Lightfoot and Superintendent Rosa Escareño Announce Short Term Installation of Popper's Heartwood on the Museum Campus

Installation increases public access to a popular art piece from The Morton Arboretum and is a step toward greater activation ambitions

Start Saturdays Strong with 'Go Runs, Timed Community Races in Beloved Parks

Amateur and avid runners of all ages are encouraged to participate in timed 5K and 1-mile runs

2023 Black History Month Celebrations at the Chicago Park District

Join the Chicago Park District in celebrating Black History Month!

Dance, Crafts & Arts Fill Residents' Hearts at Various Parks This Valentine's Day

Families are invited to share the love and creativity with online and in-person events. 

Chicago Park District Honors Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Parks

Amundsen and Ellis Parks will host family fun in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Huskies & Hot Cocoa Headline Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island

Chicagoans and tourists are invited to explore Northerly Island, located at 1521 S.

Silver Skates Competition Hits the Ice at Chicago Park District Rinks

Free Speed Skating Competition for Children and Adults Hosted at Various Ice Rinks

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

Mayor Lightfoot Joins Alderman Jason Ervin, Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative Members, and Local Residents to Break Ground at Community Plaza and Roller Rink in West Garfield Park

New Plaza represents City’s first major infrastructure investment under  the Neighborhood Activation Initiative  

Chicago Park District Announces Free Drive-In Movie Series in Park Locations Citywide

Screenings run Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 11- 27