Check out our visual review of 2016 in the parks! We've put together a few photos highlighting events, programs, new facilities, and a few fun moments.Thanks everyone for another amazing year at the Chicago Park District. See you in the parks!
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2016 Year in Review
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Silver Skates Speed Skating Competition.
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Teens auditioned for T.I.P Fest at Austin Town Hall.
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Congrats! North Region Junior Citizens.
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Our special rec program got to play basketball at DePaul!
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We celebrated our 1st game at Kerry Wood Cubs Field.
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Thank you for making My Chi ParksTM the most downloaded municipal app!
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Once again an amazing Citywide Boxing Meet.
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Citywide boxing belt. The ultimate prize.
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Dance Instructor Ms. Elaine leads teens through some new dance moves at the Teen Fitness Fun Day at Garfield Park. Over 100 teens gathered to try new fitness activities.
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The color run at Horner was a blast!
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Our seniors had a great luncheon at Biaggio's!
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Our Special Rec opening ceremony at Eckersall Stadium!
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Our annual organic Plant Sale at Kilbourn Park.
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We participated in "BLOOM" Ireland's largest garden festival. With our garden, "Bridge the Gap", we achieved high marks and were awarded with a Bloom 2016 Gold Medal.
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Indian Boundary Park celebrated their Centennial in May.
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Over the past three years, Night Out in the Parks has expanded to over 2,000 cultural events across Chicago each season. Activities have varied from traditional performances and concerts , to peace rallies, community workshops, nature-based programs, theatre, and more.
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Through Night Out in the Parks, we are a hub for community-building activities citywide and partnerships with organizations and individual artists. Photo: Maplewood Park | Build a robot.
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We had a great time at the annual Artist of the Wall Festival.
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Getting creative at the Artist of the Wall Festival in Rogers Park.
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Lakefront trail improvements completed to exsisting path, seven miles from Ardmore to Oak and trail separation from 31st to 35th Street.
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Mayor chats with cyclist about the newly opened Lakefront trail separation.
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It was the perfect day for our annual summer kickoff; Teen Beach Bash. More than 250 teens hit the beach and took part in a variety of activities; ranging from beach volleyball, soccer, and bags.
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The Teen Beach Bash is a great opportunity for our diverse group of teens from across the north side to gather together and in some cases it's the only time they visit our beautiful lakefront.
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Everyone had an amazing time at the Teen Beach Bash.
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We particiapated in the World's Largest Swim Lesson!
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Our campers are not shy!
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Day Camp was a success across the city!
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Sir the Baptist was amazing at TIP Fest!
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Teens played volleyball at our annual Peace on the Beach event
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The teens made a giant peace sign at Peace on the Beach
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Teen X-Stream Leadership Campers from 29 different parks gathered in Garfield Park to race carts they built and share knowledge about environmental and social justice issues they researched as part of the Push Kart Derby
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Blackhawk Park swim team had a great time at Holstein swim meet!
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Music and art fans gathered in Dvorak Park for the annual We Are HipHop festival.
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The Humboldt Park community celebrated the reopening of the park's inland beach
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The Chicago Shakespeare Theater delighted park patrons with free performances of Twelfth Night in parks throughout the city
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The Chicago Hua Xing Art Troupe warmed up the crowd at Shakespeare in the Park at Ping Tom Park
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Humboldt Park patrons enjoyed a picnic and the 2016 production of Shakespeare in the Park
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Humboldt Park patrons enjoyed a picnic and the 2016 production of Shakespeare in the Park
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We celebrated the opening of a new Outdoor Fitness Center in Burnham Park
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Teen performers and peace activist including headliner Rahkii performed at a free concert and gathering in Humboldt Park.
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Check out the tennis champs at Senior Games!
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Seniors gathered at Northerly Island for the Senior Games Fishing Tournament
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The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners renamed Columbia Beach Park in honor of Helen Doria.
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We dedicated a park in Kenwood in remembrance of Hadiya Pendleton.
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Chicago Plays! Day. From Abbott Park to Zatterberg Park, we celebrated the 327 playgrounds that were renovated over the last four years as part of Mayor Emanuel's Chicago Plays! Program.
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Celebrating Chicago Plays! day at Loyola Park.
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Opened Park 571 known as Eleanor Boathouse. The 19,000 sq. ft boathouse has rowing training and boat storage, and floating accessible boat launch. Located in the Bridgeport community.
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Alderman Michael Scott Jr. and the community celebrated the brand new playground at Homan Park as part of Chicago Plays! Day
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Patrons at Commercial Park brought their Costume A Game to the Halloween Party.
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Pulaski Park's advisory council brought a special guest to the Halloween Party!
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Harry Potter showed up at Schreiber Park for Halloween!
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Happy 100th birthday to Clarendon Park!
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CUBS capture the World Series
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We supported our Cubs!
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Kids are enjoying the new field at Amundsen Park!
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We launched our new online Chicago Park District Store! Check it out at www.chicagoparkstore.com
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We love our public art in the parks.
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Carolyn Ottmers "A Remembrance" at 63rd Street Beach. 2016 was a great year for public art with over 49 new installations and 31 parks saw public art.
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1st annual Deaf & Hard of Hearing Holiday Party
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Thanks for another amazing year!
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2016 Year in Review
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Silver Skates Speed Skating Competition.
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Teens auditioned for T.I.P Fest at Austin Town Hall.
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Congrats! North Region Junior Citizens.
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Our special rec program got to play basketball at DePaul!
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We celebrated our 1st game at Kerry Wood Cubs Field.
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Thank you for making My Chi ParksTM the most downloaded municipal app!
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Once again an amazing Citywide Boxing Meet.
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Citywide boxing belt. The ultimate prize.
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Dance Instructor Ms. Elaine leads teens through some new dance moves at the Teen Fitness Fun Day at Garfield Park. Over 100 teens gathered to try new fitness activities.
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The color run at Horner was a blast!
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Our seniors had a great luncheon at Biaggio's!
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Our Special Rec opening ceremony at Eckersall Stadium!
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Our annual organic Plant Sale at Kilbourn Park.
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We participated in "BLOOM" Ireland's largest garden festival. With our garden, "Bridge the Gap", we achieved high marks and were awarded with a Bloom 2016 Gold Medal.
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Indian Boundary Park celebrated their Centennial in May.
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Over the past three years, Night Out in the Parks has expanded to over 2,000 cultural events across Chicago each season. Activities have varied from traditional performances and concerts , to peace rallies, community workshops, nature-based programs, theatre, and more.
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Through Night Out in the Parks, we are a hub for community-building activities citywide and partnerships with organizations and individual artists. Photo: Maplewood Park | Build a robot.
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We had a great time at the annual Artist of the Wall Festival.
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Getting creative at the Artist of the Wall Festival in Rogers Park.
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Lakefront trail improvements completed to exsisting path, seven miles from Ardmore to Oak and trail separation from 31st to 35th Street.
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Mayor chats with cyclist about the newly opened Lakefront trail separation.
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It was the perfect day for our annual summer kickoff; Teen Beach Bash. More than 250 teens hit the beach and took part in a variety of activities; ranging from beach volleyball, soccer, and bags.
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The Teen Beach Bash is a great opportunity for our diverse group of teens from across the north side to gather together and in some cases it's the only time they visit our beautiful lakefront.
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Everyone had an amazing time at the Teen Beach Bash.
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We particiapated in the World's Largest Swim Lesson!
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Our campers are not shy!
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Day Camp was a success across the city!
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Sir the Baptist was amazing at TIP Fest!
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Teens played volleyball at our annual Peace on the Beach event
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The teens made a giant peace sign at Peace on the Beach
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Teen X-Stream Leadership Campers from 29 different parks gathered in Garfield Park to race carts they built and share knowledge about environmental and social justice issues they researched as part of the Push Kart Derby
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Blackhawk Park swim team had a great time at Holstein swim meet!
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Music and art fans gathered in Dvorak Park for the annual We Are HipHop festival.
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The Humboldt Park community celebrated the reopening of the park's inland beach
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The Chicago Shakespeare Theater delighted park patrons with free performances of Twelfth Night in parks throughout the city
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The Chicago Hua Xing Art Troupe warmed up the crowd at Shakespeare in the Park at Ping Tom Park
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Humboldt Park patrons enjoyed a picnic and the 2016 production of Shakespeare in the Park
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Humboldt Park patrons enjoyed a picnic and the 2016 production of Shakespeare in the Park
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We celebrated the opening of a new Outdoor Fitness Center in Burnham Park
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Teen performers and peace activist including headliner Rahkii performed at a free concert and gathering in Humboldt Park.
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Check out the tennis champs at Senior Games!
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Seniors gathered at Northerly Island for the Senior Games Fishing Tournament
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The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners renamed Columbia Beach Park in honor of Helen Doria.
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We dedicated a park in Kenwood in remembrance of Hadiya Pendleton.
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Chicago Plays! Day. From Abbott Park to Zatterberg Park, we celebrated the 327 playgrounds that were renovated over the last four years as part of Mayor Emanuel's Chicago Plays! Program.
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Celebrating Chicago Plays! day at Loyola Park.
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Opened Park 571 known as Eleanor Boathouse. The 19,000 sq. ft boathouse has rowing training and boat storage, and floating accessible boat launch. Located in the Bridgeport community.
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Alderman Michael Scott Jr. and the community celebrated the brand new playground at Homan Park as part of Chicago Plays! Day
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Patrons at Commercial Park brought their Costume A Game to the Halloween Party.
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Pulaski Park's advisory council brought a special guest to the Halloween Party!
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Harry Potter showed up at Schreiber Park for Halloween!
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Happy 100th birthday to Clarendon Park!
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CUBS capture the World Series
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We supported our Cubs!
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Kids are enjoying the new field at Amundsen Park!
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We launched our new online Chicago Park District Store! Check it out at www.chicagoparkstore.com
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We love our public art in the parks.
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Carolyn Ottmers "A Remembrance" at 63rd Street Beach. 2016 was a great year for public art with over 49 new installations and 31 parks saw public art.