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

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

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

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

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

Join the Chicago Park District in celebrating Black History Month!

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

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

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

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

Silver Skates Competition Hits the Ice at Chicago Park District Rinks

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

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

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 Announces Free Drive-In Movie Series in Park Locations Citywide

Screenings run Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 11- 27

Chicago Conservatories OPEN Spring Flower Shows Valentine’s Day

Chicago Conservatories OPEN Spring Flower Shows Valentine’s Day Showcase runs through Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10

Danish Duo Announces Opening of Living Exhibit Composed of 10,000 Cabbages at the Garfield Park Conservatory

‘The Cabbage Patch’ installation is part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, which runs from September 19 to January 5

Interactive Art Installation ‘OUT OF SIGHT’ Expands to Six Parks Across the City

Artwork Turns Hopscotch into a Pathway for Chicagoans to Manifest Their Goals

Holiday Flower Shows at Garfield Park & Lincoln Park Conservatories Each Feature Over 500 Poinsettias in a Variety of Colors

2018-19 Holiday Flower Shows "Tickled Pink" & "Holiday Memories" run through January 6

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

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.