Chicago Park District 2024 Budget Priorities Reflect Community Input & Strategically Invest in a Plan for the Future of Chicago’s Parks
Budget recommendations support families, while remaining fiscally responsible
The Junior Bear Football Championship, "The 74th Annual Mum Bowl" Takes Place November 11 at Soldier Field
Free parking, free admission, and youth football
We're Accepting Applications for 2024! Chicago Park District 2024 Special Event Permits Application is Open
Looking for a unique setting to host your event in 2024?
Chicago Park District is Accepting Submissions from Performance Artists & Cultural Organizations to Participate in Night Out in the Parks in 2024 Season
Online submissions accepted through December 10, 2023;
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
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
More Autumn and Halloween Events Announced Throughout Chicago Parks
Festivals, pumpkin patches and parties to celebrate Chiccago's last hurrah before winter
The New Uptown Coastal Natural Area is Now Open to the Public and Features Biodiverse Native Lawn Test Plots
The year-long nature project restored elements of historic 1930s landscape plan to the lakefront park
Chicago Park District Announces Plans for New Fieldhouse in Cragin Park
NEW FIELDHOUSE WILL OFFER MUCH-NEEDED PARK SPACES TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR INDOOR PROGRAMMING IN THE BELMONT-CRAGIN COMMUNITY
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
"Pickleball Mania" is Well Underway! Park District, Alderman Cut Ribbon on New Pickleball and Tennis Courts in Columbus Park in Austin Neighborhood
The Park District expects to have 200 pickleball courts in parks across the city by the end of 2025!
"Pickleball Mania" is Well Underway! District, Alderman Cut the Ribbon on New Pickleball and Tennis Courts in Columbus Park in Austin
The Park District expects to have 200 pickleball courts in parks across the city by the end of 2025!
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
Chicago Park District’s Financial Assistance Fund Gets $20,000 Boost from CVS Health Grant to Help 285 Kids Attend After-School Programs
CVS Health surprised Park Kids after-school program at Ellis Park in the Douglas community with a backpack giveaway during check presentati
After Successfully Opening All Pools Citywide During Chicago's Hottest Months. Chicago Park District Keeps All Beaches & Outdoor Pools Open As Young Workforce Heads Back to School
Chicago’s residents will continue to have access to all 50 outdoor pools and 22 beaches as Park District prepares for annual staggered clos
New Installation at Lincoln Park Conservatory: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind & Space, 2023
The Lincoln Park Conservatory, located at 2391 N.
Three Great Lakes Piping Plovers Released at Montrose Beach to Help Boost the Bird Population in the Region & Reduce Extinction Risk
Four additional birds were also released at Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County
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.