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 to Present Proposed Design Alternatives for Washington Park Framework Plan at Community Meeting on February 3

A FINAL PLAN WILL BE DEVELOPED BASED ON COMMUNITY FEEDBACK FROM THIS MEETING  

Love is Everywhere in the Parks this Valentine's Day

Families are invited to enjoy dances, crafts, cooking classes and more

Chicago Park District Board Approves the Intergovernmental Transfer of Resources for Park Investment; Authorizes Contracts for Security and Landscape Services

Park District and Board honored recent retirees for the years of service to the parks and citizens of Chicago

Polar Adventure Days Sled into Big Marsh Park

Everyone is invited to admire winter's natural beauty on January 20 and February 17 at a new location 

Designs for Jackie Robinson Park Fieldhouse to be Presented to Community During Upcoming Virtual Meeting on January 17 at 6 pm

New fieldhouse will offer much-needed spaces to meet growing demand for indoor programming in the Washington Heights Community

Chicago Park District Extreme Weather Facility & Programming Update

In response to the extreme windchill warning in effect across the Chicago area through Wednesday, January 17 at 9 a.m., the Chicago Park District h

Chicago Park District Extreme Weather Update

In response to the extreme windchill warning in effect across the Chicago area through Wednesday, January 17 at 9 a.m., and continuously dropping t

Honor the Life & Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Unique Events & Works of Public Art

Four monuments and two exciting events unite neighbors in the parks

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 

Restoration Project Begins at Kiwanis Park

PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS TO SHORELINE STABILIZATION AND RIVER ACCESS

Winter Break Camps to Keep Kids Active While They Are Out of School

Most camps run from December 26, 2023 through January 5, 2024.

Lace-Up Your Skates and Enjoy a Favorite Winter Activity- Ice Skating in Six Chicago Parks

Pre-reserve your spot for skating now; Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open and all neighborhood rinks open by November 24

Lincoln and Garfield Park Conservatories Give Patrons a Warm Winter Activitiy as Winter Approaches

"Silver: Celebrating 25" & "Wintergreen" Breathe Some Green Life Into Gray Winter Months

Chicago Park District Board Hears Presentation on the 2024 Proposed Budget, Approves Contract for Major Renovations to Fieldhouse in Belmont Cragin Community and Extends Management Contract for Park Golf Facilities

Park District and Board celebrate the Go Run program and its impact on encouraging residents of all walks of life to embrace running and he

Turkey Trots, Basquetball, Fall Break Camps Available at Chicago Parks Ahead of Thanksgiving

Family-friendly runs and free throw contests get you moving before turkey day

Major Restoration Project to Enhance Accessibility at Blackhawk Park

Planned improvements to comprehensively address small-scale projects

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