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
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 2025 Budget Recommendations are Now Available for Public Viewing! This Year’s Budget Prioritizes Investments to Support Families and Make Chicago’s Parks More Resilient Well into the Future, and is Reflective of Community Input
2025 Budget further funds youth employment, makes valuable investments in infrastructure, launches new technologies, and improves operation
Chicago Park District Board Celebrates Another Successful Summer of Hiring, Supporting 3000 Youth and Receives Proposed Code Changes to Extend Employee Paid Parental Leave, Strengthening Families and Communities Through Its Workforce
Board authorizes a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City for Electrical Modernization at Various Parks and the Approves the Adopti
Chicago Park District Board Authorizes Multi-Year Agreement for the Sueños Festival, Approves More than $6 Million in Capital Investment in West and Near West Sides Parks; Approves Request to Initiate the Renaming of Park in Edgewater and Honors Outgoing
District gives presentation touting more than $532K financial assistance program that helps families in need
Chicago Park District Reaches Tentative Five-Year Agreement with SEIU Local 73 Allocating $28 Million in Wage Increases and Improved Benefits Package For Its Workers
The tentative agreement includes an unprecedented package of wages increases, bonuses and benefits prioritize employee well-being, workforc
Chicago Park District Board Authorizes Agreements to Deliver Investment and Support to Neighborhood Parks Including Improvements to the East End of Midway Plaisance Park
Park District and Board acknowledge employees and programming dedicated to uplifting girls and future women leaders
2024 Park Advisory Council Conference Draws More Than 200 Park Advocates to Malcolm X on March 9
The theme of this year’s pac conference is ‘power in people’
Chicago Park District Board Grants First Provisional Approvals for 2024 Permitted Events; Authorizes the District to Tender Bonds for Additional Savings and Votes to Rename Montrose Dunes in Honor of Piping Plovers, Monty and Rose & Name Park 581 Prairie
Park District and Board celebrate Black History Month, highlighting special events and acknowledging the accomplishments and contributions