Chicago Park District Releases its Sustainability Report: “Parks are Making Chicago a Greener City” Touts Accomplishments in Advancing Environmental Resiliency and Lays Groundwork for Even Healthier, Greener Parks and City
Green open spaces and natural areas are essential to enhancing the beauty and wellbeing of our people and communities; taking stock of our
Chicago Park District Celebrates Strong 2024 Accomplishments and Touts Progress in Building a More Resilient Future and Equitable District Benefiting Workers, Families and Communities Across Chicago
Met and exceeded goals by investing in workforce, prioritizing youth, delivering on critical services and programs; maximizing event experi
Apply Now and Be Set for Summer! Chicago Park District Opens Summer Job Applications for Lifeguards and Encourages Interested Candidates to Secure a Summer Job Now
Next swim test date is Saturday, December 21 and swim skills training programs at four neighborhood pools kick off the week of January 21.<
Chicago Park District Board Approves 2025 Operational Budget Spurring Nearly $600 Million in Investment in Youth and Families, Communities and its Workforce; Approves Code Changes Expanding Parental Leave to 12 Weeks
Balanced budget reflects fiscal responsibility and forges path for the future; no new property tax imposed
Chicago Park District Board Receives 2025 Proposed Budget and Five-Year Capital Plan Reflecting Nearly $700 Million in Investment in Families, Communities and its Workforce; Elects Dr. Marlon Everett as Board President
Park District; Board honor former Commissioner Jose Muñoz for his years of service and dedication to the Board
Garfield Park Conservatory Breaking Ground on New Indoor Children's Garden
Groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of renovations for the 6,000 square-foot indoor garden
Chicago Park District’s 2025 Budget Recommendations Set a Solid Path for the Future of Parks Building a Resilient Community Anchor
A forward-looking responsible budget shows fiscal soundness without imposing new taxes; and makes critical investments in its workforce, ci
Chicago Park District Gymnast Lulu Ton-That Signs Letter of Intent to Join the Brown University Gymnastics Team
Lulu began participating in gymnastics in the parks since 2016 and will now continue to compete at the collegiate level
Block Club Chicago: Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon Vies For Top US Skating Spot
The Downtown skating venue is a finalist in USA Today’s 10Best competition, and online voting is underway.
WTTW Chicago: Turf Grass Is America’s Default Lawn Setting. Chicago Researchers Are Rethinking the Possibilities
“It’s interesting that everyone’s talking about it (lawn alternatives) and no one is really measuring it in a controlled, quantified way,” said Lau