Chicago Park District’s 2023 Proposed Budget Prioritizes Investments in Families, Communities, Sustainability and Long Term Fiscal Strength

Balanced financial plan expands thriving programs to meet growing demand, invests in park infrastructure and nature initiatives  

Construction of New Uptown Natural Area to Begin September 9

Project to restore elements of historic 1930s landscape plan to the lakefront park  

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 

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 Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides in Parks

Dandelions Growing in Parks Signifies a Healthy Lawn

Chicago Park District Expands Montrose Dune Natural Area

Added land will make a greater impact on habitat; increases City’s natural area acreage count

Jackson Park Improvement Update

UPDATE (2/18/22)