Press Releases | Chicago Park District

Chicago Park District Seeks Public Input for 2024 Fiscal Budget

9/19/2023

Public Forum and online form offer opportunity to capture public input

Chicago Park District, C3 Presents Join Community Stakeholders to Celebrate the Completion of the New Pickleball and Tennis Court Complex in Grant Park

9/18/2023

Project brings 16 pickleball and 6 tennis courts to Chicago’s Front Yard; expands opportunities for residents to enjoy the nation’s fastest

Chicago Park District Kicks Off Fall Indoor Swimming on September 5

9/1/2023

Beaches and some neighborhood outdoor pools remain open through Labor Day, September 4

Chicago Onscreen Local Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Spotlighting Local Talent & Stories

8/25/2023

15 LOCAL FILM SCREENINGS IN 8 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS FROM AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 2.

New Installation at Lincoln Park Conservatory: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind & Space, 2023

7/18/2023

The Lincoln Park Conservatory, located at 2391 N.

Registration for Chicago Park District's 8th Annual Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest Auditions is Open

7/7/2023

Artists ages 14-24 can audition at two locations this summer; Finalists perform at T.I.P. Fest in Union Park

Fairy Garden Exhibit Opens July 5 at Garfield Park Conservatory

6/30/2023

The Garfield Park Conservatory, located at 300 N.

Chicago Park District Welcomes 11th Season of ‘Night Out in the Parks'

5/19/2023

100 artists and cultural organizations team up with the Park District to feature over 2,000 hours of safe, high quality, cultural programmi

We're on Cherry Blossom Watch! Chicago Park District's Cherry Blossoms at Jackson Park Enter the Initial Stages of the Blooming Process

4/19/2023

More than 190 pink and white cherry trees are starting to bloom and are expected to reach peak in the next two weeks, weather permitting

Mayor Lightfoot and Superintendent Rosa Escareño Announce Short Term Installation of Popper's Heartwood on the Museum Campus

3/17/2023

Installation increases public access to a popular art piece from The Morton Arboretum and is a step toward greater activation ambitions

Start Saturdays Strong with 'Go Runs, Timed Community Races in Beloved Parks

2/27/2023

Amateur and avid runners of all ages are encouraged to participate in timed 5K and 1-mile runs

2023 Black History Month Celebrations at the Chicago Park District

2/1/2023

Join the Chicago Park District in celebrating Black History Month!

Dance, Crafts & Arts Fill Residents' Hearts at Various Parks This Valentine's Day

1/27/2023

Families are invited to share the love and creativity with online and in-person events.

Chicago Park District Honors Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Parks

1/13/2023

Amundsen and Ellis Parks will host family fun in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Huskies & Hot Cocoa Headline Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island

1/9/2023

Chicagoans and tourists are invited to explore Northerly Island, located at 1521 S.

Silver Skates Competition Hits the Ice at Chicago Park District Rinks

1/5/2023

Free Speed Skating Competition for Children and Adults Hosted at Various Ice Rinks

Chicago's Emerging Young Talents Take the Stage at Maggie Daley Park for the 7th Annual Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest

9/30/2022

Youth Talent Festival Taking Place on Saturday, October 1

Chicago Park District Celebrates 10th Anniversary of 'Night Out in the Parks'

5/17/2022

122 artists and cultural organizations, team up with the Park District to feature over 2,000 hours of safe, high quality, cultural programm

Mayor Lightfoot Joins Alderman Jason Ervin, Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative Members, and Local Residents to Break Ground at Community Plaza and Roller Rink in West Garfield Park

6/5/2021

New Plaza represents City’s first major infrastructure investment under the Neighborhood Activation Initiative

Chicago Park District is Accepting Submissions from Artists and Cultural Organizations to Participate in Night Out in the Parks in 2021

11/12/2020