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
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
Chicago Park District Honors Teen Future Leaders and Names Finalists at 70th Annual Junior Citizens Awards
This year, 24 finalists included in an elite class and long-standing legacy of celebrating Chicago youth
Chicago Park District Launches “Your Perfect Summer Job” Recruitment Campaign
Chicago Park District Launches “Your Perfect Summer Job” Recruitment Campaign
Chicago Park District’s 2023 Proposed Budget Prioritizes Investments in Families, Communities, Sustainability and Long Term Fiscal Strength
Balanced financial plan expands thriving programs to meet growing demand, invests in park infrastructure and nature initiatives
Chicago Park District Board Hears Presentation on Disparity Study Commissioned to Support the District’s MBE/WBE Program, Honors Former Board Commissioner Laird Koldyke and Celebrates Young Artists and Teen In The Parks Performers
Today, during its monthly meeting, the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on the study commissioned by the D
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 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
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 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 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
Chicago Park District Continues Emergency Shoreline Stabilization
Work currently underway at South Shore Cultural Center and Arthur Ashe Beach
Chicag Park District Resumes In-Person Programming January 25
Spaces are still available; Register now
Chicago Park District Partners with Illinois Farmers to Produce Hand Sanitizer to Combat COVID-19
Illinois soybean farmers support the effort with raw materials, packaging
Chicago Park District Opens Online Registration for Winter Programs on December 2
Classes Available for Viewing Now; Slots still available for Winter Break Camps
Chicago Park District Set to Break Ground on New South Shore Beach House
Construction scheduled for completion in time for 2020 beach season
Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District Announce Agreement with SEIU Local 73
CHICAGO - Today Mayor Lori E Lightfoot and Chicago Park District, General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly announced that the District has reac
Chicago Park District Recognized As Distinguished Park and Recreation Accredited Agency
This is the second, successive accreditation in six years
NRPA Magazine: Connecting the Generations
Walk into Lincoln Park Cultural Center in Chicago, and it will initially feel like any other field house, not only in Chicago, but around t
Chicago Park District October 2018 Monthly Newsletter
Pumpkin Patches, Harvest Fests & Campfire Movies in the Parks! For a list of events at a park near you.
Mayor Emanuel, Andrea and James Gordon and the Chicago Park District Announce Plans to Expand Citywide Theater and Cultural Programming
Generous donation from James and Andrea Gordon will support theater in communities across Chicago with Theater on the Lake as the Hub
Lakefront Trail Separation Project Continues From Roosevelt to 31st Street
Separate trails for bikes and pedestrians along the entire trail to be complete by year-end 2018
Chicago Park District September 2018 Monthly Newsletter
A spooky good time looms near! Join us for Halloween in the Parks! For a list of events at a park near you.
Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago Park District Headquarters will Move to Brighton Park
Park District HQ move is the latest relocation of a downtown city asset to Chicago neighborhoods