“Your Perfect Summer Job” Awaits You!! The Chicago Park District, The Largest Single Employer of Youth Opens Applications for More Than 3700 Summer Jobs

Launches jobs campaign and opens summer application offering exciting jobs and a pathway to success!

Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago Park District now hiring summer lifeguards

The Chicago Park District opened applications for summer lifeguards earlier than ever to ensure readiness for the upcoming season.

WTTW Chicago: Some Chicago Parks Have Burned to the Ground, and That’s a Good Thing

The charred ground might look post-apocalyptic at the moment, but come spring the scene will be bursting with new life — promoted by fire.<

Chicago Reader: Giving flowers With “diversión,” Carlos Flores tends to Marquette Park

s artists are we automatically flower planters in our communities or do we learn to give back to them through practice?

Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago swimmers move to indoor park district pools as summer wraps up

As summer comes to a close, so is beach season.

ABC 7 Chicago: Valor Games Midwest honors veterans with 12th year of Paralympic sport competitions

The Valor Games Midwest is being held in Chicago this week, honoring veterans with a 12th year of Paralympic sport competitions.

WGN TV's Spotlight Chicago: Dance in the Parks

You’re invited to explore Chicago’s dynamic dance scene in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

Hyde Park Herald: ‘Flight of Butterflies’ lands in local natural areas

The Washington Park and South Shore natural areas have a little more sparkle this summer following the installation of two butterfly sculpt

The DePaulia: Chicago park district hosts “Girls Show” all female boxing tournament (Photo gallery)

Fighter’s fists after collision in the center of the ring on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Park District’s ‘Girls Show’ boxing event at W

Chicago Park District Offers Safety Tips and Provides Park Hours of Operation for the 4th of July Holiday

The Chicago Park District prepares Chicagoans to celebrate safely in the parks on the Fourth of July holiday with tips on keeping families