Chicago Park District Kicks Off Fall Indoor Swimming on September 5
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
15 LOCAL FILM SCREENINGS IN 8 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS FROM AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 2.
After Successfully Opening All Pools Citywide During Chicago's Hottest Months. Chicago Park District Keeps All Beaches & Outdoor Pools Open As Young Workforce Heads Back to School
Chicago’s residents will continue to have access to all 50 outdoor pools and 22 beaches as Park District prepares for annual staggered clos
New Installation at Lincoln Park Conservatory: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind & Space, 2023
The Lincoln Park Conservatory, located at 2391 N.
Drop-in Art and Recreation Experiences Roll Into Chicago Parks
Rollin' Rec and ArtSeed mobile initiatives add to the fun this summer
Three Great Lakes Piping Plovers Released at Montrose Beach to Help Boost the Bird Population in the Region & Reduce Extinction Risk
Four additional birds were also released at Illinois Beach State Park in Lake County
Registration for Chicago Park District's 8th Annual Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest Auditions is Open
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
The Garfield Park Conservatory, located at 300 N.
Chicago Park District Makes a Big Splash! Neighborhood Pools and Water Spray Features Open for the 2023 Summer Season
Pool Summer Season Runs June 23 Thriugh August 20
District Increases Youth Aquatics Opportunities to Build Pipeline for Future Guards
"Go Grind" Camps and Events Roll Into Chicago Park District Skate Parks This Summer and Fall
Free weekly events and four-day instructional skateboarding camps available for Chicago teens
Chicago Park District Board Authorizes the Museum of Contemporary Art to Change Fees, Grants Provisional Board Approval for Large-Scale Events Held on Park Property; Honors Commissioner Don Edwards for 10 Years of Service
Park District announces park pools are on track to open June 23rd; and celebrates teens honored for their accomplishments in school and civ
Everyone is Invited to Spectate and Show Their Support at Citywide Boxing Showcases Now Through November
More than 20 park locations and Daley Plaza to host indoor and outdoor boxing competitions
2023 Beach Season Kicks Off May 26 at Chicago's 22 Beaches
Enhanced beach safeguards, water safety & lifeguard trainings
Chicago Park District Partners with Midwest Grows Green to Continue to Limit Use of Pesticides in Parks
Dandelions Growing in Parks Signifies a Healthy Lawn
Chicago Park District Welcomes 11th Season of ‘Night Out in the Parks'
100 artists and cultural organizations team up with the Park District to feature over 2,000 hours of safe, high quality, cultural programmi
Chicago Park District’s Financial Assistance Fund Receives a Jump Start with $100K Donation from Board Commissioner Donald J. Edwards and his wife, Anne M. Edwards
Park District financial assistance is available year-round and citywide to families that may need economic support to access affordable par
Chicago Park District Board Votes to Strengthen Parks Ethics Ordinance, Re-Elects Myetie Hamilton President and Miguel Valle Vice President, Board Approves Contracts To Renovate Garfield Park Cultural Center; Hears Presentation on Large Scale Events
Park District and Board acknowledge Commissioner Edwards for his generous $100K donation; fundraising campaign that helps thousands of kids
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District Cut Ribbon on New Headquarters, Community Fieldhouse, and Park Coming Soon to the Brighton Park Neighborhood
State-of-the-art multi-purpose, mixed-use building and park provide model for sustained economic revitalization, enhanced opportunities for communi
Chicago Park District Offers Lifeguards a $600 Summer Bonus and a Boatload of Incentives to Open Beaches and Pools This Summer
“Your Perfect Summer Job” offers summer guards a path to year-round employment, free American Red Cross Certification and essential life-sa
"Summertime in the Parks" is on the Horizon as Programs are posted Online for Viewing
Registration for Summer Activities Begins May 1 & 2 at 9 a.m.
Chicago Park District Provides Health & Wellness Awareness During Chicago Moves Day at Union Park on May 3
Free access to Chicago Park District’s 70 fitness centers will be available May 1-6
Chicago Park District Announces New Lifeguard Training Academy to Strengthen Lifeguard Workforce Pipelines
New initiative to streamline application process, build swim capacity of future lifeguard candidates, and further support “Your Perfect Sum
We're on Cherry Blossom Watch! Chicago Park District's Cherry Blossoms at Jackson Park Enter the Initial Stages of the Blooming Process
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
Chicago Park District Presents To Board Office of Prevention and Accountability Fully Operational In Its First Year Lollapalooza, Sueños and Hyde Park Music Festivals Commitment to Community and Summer Vibrancy; Museums’ Request to Change Admission Fees
Park District celebrates Earth Day, highlights Parks’ purpose to elevate city’s environmental sustainability, access and scientific researc
"Nurture Nature" with Spring Clean-up Events and the City Nature Challenge in Celebration of Earth Month
Earth Day park clean-ups and a global biodiversity challenge blossom with patron participation throughout April.