Block Club Chicago: The End of Chicago’s Only ‘Waterfall’ Marks A New Beginning For Life On The River

Don't go chasing waterfalls — Chicago doesn't have one anymore. The 100-year-old four-foot dam is being torn down.

Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District and Alderman Mitchell Break Ground on the Pedestrian Trail at Marian Byrnes Park

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Chicago Park District and 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell in Jeffery Manor to break ground on the pedestria

Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Park District Join Ken Griffin, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and U.S. Soccer Foundation to Open New Soccer Mini-Pitch at Walnut Park

Walnut Park is one of 50 mini-pitches being built over the next five years in parks across Chicago to give local youth access to state-of-t

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

Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground on New Fieldhouse and Community Center at Williams Park

New Facility to Include Half-Court Gymnasium and Multi-Purpose Rooms for Art and Exercise

Curbed Chicago: Which Chicago park should get a $20,000 grant?

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