Chicago Park District August 2018 Monthly Newsletter

Chicago Onscreen Kicks Off August 26

Neighborhood.com: Chicago’s Neighborhood Parks are in the top 10 in the country

Chicago has a reputation for embracing greenspace and rightfully so.

Chicago-Women Magazine: 8 Picnic spots in Chicago

With the summer getting closer, explore the top spots in Chicago for a scenic picnic.

The Chicago Park District Receives Grant Funding to Support New ‘Parks for Pollinators’ Campaign

Funding provided by the National Recreation and Park Association and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation

Lincoln Park Zoo: Nature in the Neighborhoods

When you visit your neighborhood park do you pay attention to its wildlife?

Chicago Park District Cuts Ribbon on New Welles Park Nature Play Space

An open play space, full of hidden nooks, climbing challenges and buzzing wildlife to open on June 16 

Chicago Park District to Unveil New Public Art Exhibit on the Former Steel Works Site at Steelworkers Park on June 16

Public art installation depicts how industry and humans shaped Chicago’s Southeast Side

New Summer Tropical Flower Show to Open at the Lincoln Park Conservatory

The show features 20 large-size hummingbirds created by local artists 

Chicago Park District to Host First Public Art Installation of Lawrence Weiner’s ‘OUT OF SIGHT’

Artist Lawrence Weiner’s hopscotch-inspired exhibit to debut at Maggie Daley Park on June 9