The Chicago Park District Office of Budget and Management is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the annual operating budget, inviting public input related to the recommended budget, and submitting the budget for adoption by the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners. As part of the budget process, the District provides a number of opportunities for the public to provide input related to the budget - see the list of events below. In addition, a Public Hearing on the recommended budget is held where the Superintendent presents the recommended budget to the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners votes on adoption of the Annual Budget Appropriation at a monthly Board meeting. Throughout this process, the District welcomes public feedback and ideas online through the Budget Ideas Submission form below.
Listed below are the relevant dates for public input, preparation, and release of the 2024 budget.
Public Budget Forum (in-person)
- DATE: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
- TIME: 6 pm, registration starts at 5 pm
- LOCATION: Fosco Park, 1312 S. Racine Ave.
Collecting input on the 2024 budget from the public.
TIP (Teens in the Parks) Fest (in-person)
for teens
- DATE: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- TIME: 1 - 5 pm
- LOCATION: Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.
Collecting input on the 2024 budget from teens. Learn more about TIP Fest.
Volunteer Appreciation Day (in-person)
for Chicago Park District volunteers
- DATE: Sunday, October 1, 2023
- TIME: 12 - 3 pm
- LOCATION: South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive
Collecting input on the 2024 budget from volunteers.
Partners Budget Forum (online)
for Chicago Park District Partners
- DATE: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- TIME: 11 am
Collecting input on the 2024 budget from partner organizations. Partners will receive an email with meeting information.
Public Budget Forum (online)
- DATE: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- TIME: 6:15 pm
- MEETING LINK: bit.ly/2024ParkDistrictVirtualBudgetForum
Collecting input on the 2024 budget from the public.
Appropriation Ordinance Filed
October 31, 2023
Budget Documents Released Online
November 3, 2023
View the 2024 Budget Recommendations
Public Hearing on Budget
- DATE: November 15, 2023
- TIME: 11 am
- LOCATION: Chicago Park District Administration Building, 4830 S. Western Ave.
- SPEAKING AT HEARING: Go here to learn more about the hearing and the process to sign up to speak.
Board Votes on Budget & Adopted Budget Posted Online
December 13, 2023