Chicago Park District Hosts Community Forum in Washington Park to Seek Valuable Input from Residents and Work Collaboratively on the Future of the Surrounding Parks
Additional engagement opportunities coming to communities across the city
Chicago Park District Board Considers Code Changes to Increase Transparency and Public Input on Large Scale Events, Approves Additional Funding for Community Park Investments and Approves Contract to Renovate Historic Park Fieldhouse
District celebrates the achievements of Special Olympics 2022 Spring Games athletes
Construction of New Uptown Natural Area to Begin September 9
Project to restore elements of historic 1930s landscape plan to the lakefront park
Chicago Park District's "Pickleball Mania" Intends to Have More Than 100 Pickleball Courts Across Parks by End of 2025 to Meet the City's Growing Interest in the Sport
Significant investments in pickleball began during the pandemic and will increase moving forward to provide more access and opportunities i
Chicago Park District Outlook Upgraded to Stable Signaling a Strong Financial Health for the District and Investment in Capital Needs and Programming that Benefit Residents
Approved pension legislation, debt refinancing and revenues from boating and golf contribute to park resources and services provided to Chi
Chicago Park District Beaches Remain Open Through Labor Day; Pools to Close for the Season Starting on Last Day of Camp
District announces the staggered closing of pools across the city to prepare for the Fall Season;
Chicago Park District Board Hears Presentation on 2021 Financial Reports Signaling Strong Fiscal Health; Approves Funding for Shoreline Protection Evaluation Report
District celebrates youth athletes and their achievements at the Conrad Worrill Track and Field at Gately Park
Lifeguards Needed This Summer!
Chicago Park District Raises the Bar on Incentives to Attract Summer Lifeguards
Chicago Park District Prepares for a Fun, Safe Summer
District workforce busy sprucing up parks, opening comfort stations, activating drinking fountains, prepping beaches; Parks offer free, wat
Chicago Park District Celebrates 10th Anniversary of 'Night Out in the Parks'
122 artists and cultural organizations, team up with the Park District to feature over 2,000 hours of safe, high quality, cultural programm
Chicago Park District Board Appoints Rosa Escareño as General Superintendent and Welcomes New Commissioner Sharif Walker
District celebrates the 10th anniversary of Night Out in the Park and acknowledges the positive impact of the Inner City Hoops Basketball p
Park District Board Votes in Favor of Legislation Changes for Office of Prevention and Accountability, Approves Contract for the Washington Park Framework Plan and Renames Park in Honor of Author Gertrude Kolmar; Celebrates Mayor Harold Washington’s 100th
Today, the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners voted to approve changes to the District’s Code to create the Office of Prevention and Acco
Chicago Park District Launches “I am a Chicago Lifeguard” Campaign
New campaign features diverse Chicago lifeguards who protect lives and are pillars in their communities;
Chicago Park District to Host Town Halls to Gather Public Input on New Office of Prevention and Accountability
Chicago Park District seeking community input on plans to build a better Park District and ensure a safe and respectful recreation and work
Park District Board Holds First In-Person Meeting in Two Years; Board Welcomes Andrea Telli as Commissioner, Approves Design Contract for DuSable Park and Celebrates Women’s History Month in First Meeting Chaired by New President Myetie Hamilton
Today, the Chicago Park District held its first in-person Board Meeting in two years, welcoming long time public servant and former Chicago Public
Chicago Park District Introduces Code Amendments to Create Office of Prevention and Accountability, Seeks Community Input
New Office will ensure a safe and respectful recreational and work environment for everyone at the Park District; Office’s creation comes a
Chicago Park District Takes Immediate Action In Response To Reports Detailing Egregious Mishandling Of Sexual Misconduct Complaints
Reports made public by Park District Board detail sexual misconduct cases and mismanagement of complaints; District vows to continue holdin
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Park District Cut Ribbon on the Ford Calumet Environmental Center
New park facility to serve as a multi-functional environmental center in Invest South/West corridor
Chicago Park District Implements COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for All Employees
Park workforce must be fully vaccinated by December 15th
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
New Plaza represents City’s first major infrastructure investment under the Neighborhood Activation Initiative
Chicago Park District Announced as Finalist for the 2021 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Management
Chicago Park District to compete for prestigious honor in the park and recreation industry
Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides in Parks
Dandelions Growing in Parks Signifies a Healthy Lawn
Chicago Park District Expands Montrose Dune Natural Area
Added land will make a greater impact on habitat; increases City’s natural area acreage count
Chicago Park District Receives $80,000 Grant to Develop Community Nutrition and Health Hubs in Parks and Recreation
The Chicago Park District, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), has received an $80,000 grant to develo