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We're on Cherry Blossom Watch! �첥��Ƶ's Cherry Blossoms at Jackson Park Enter the Initial Stages of the Blooming Process

4/19/2023

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

�첥��Ƶ 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

4/13/2023

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

4/6/2023

Earth Day park clean-ups and a global biodiversity challenge blossom with patron participation throughout April.

�첥��Ƶ Releases Request for Proposals for a New Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Move the District Into the Future

3/28/2023

Plan development will include community engagement; Proposals due April 28th

�첥��Ƶ Honors Teen Future Leaders and Names Finalists at 70th Annual Junior Citizens Awards

3/28/2023

This year, 24 finalists included in an elite class and long-standing legacy of celebrating Chicago youth

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

3/17/2023

Installation increases public access to a popular art piece from The Morton Arboretum and is a step toward greater activation ambitions

�첥��Ƶ Board Considers Proposed Code Amendments to Update the District’s Ethics Policies, Approves Contract to Modernize the District’s Telecommunications Services; Gives Provisional Approval for Large Permitted Events

3/15/2023

Park District and Board acknowledge Women’s History Month; Hears presentation on Title IX and programs that encourage girls to be act

�첥��Ƶ Board Approves to Accept Landmark Designation for Promontory Point, Land Transfer to Expand Two Existing Parks and Develop New Parks on City’s South Side; Grants Provisional Approval for Large Permitted Events

2/15/2023

Park District and Board celebrate Black History Month; Parks across the city host programs and events

2023 Black History Month Celebrations at the �첥��Ƶ

2/1/2023

Join the �첥��Ƶ in celebrating Black History Month!

�첥��Ƶ's "Girls Day of Play" Initiative Empowers Girls Through A Variety of Opportunities to Be Active

1/31/2023

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

1/27/2023

Families are invited to share the love and creativity with online and in-person events.

Registration for 2nd Annual Windy City Winter Sports Clinic for Veterans Closes Monday, January 30

1/26/2023

Adaptive sports training program happening at McKinley Park on February 15

�첥��Ƶ Board Approves Contracts to Renovate Neighborhood Cultural Centers and Upgrade Park Infrastructure for Improved Connectivity; Honors Recent Retirees

1/25/2023

Park District and Board honored 85 recent retirees for the years of service to the parks and citizens of Chicago.

�첥��Ƶ Honors Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Parks

1/13/2023

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

1/9/2023

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

Silver Skates Competition Hits the Ice at �첥��Ƶ Rinks

1/5/2023

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

Bid Farewell to 2022 and Ring in the New Year with a New You!

1/2/2023

Top 5 ways to achieve your 2023 New Year’s health resolutions with help from the �첥��Ƶ.

Free Fitness Centers Week Kicks Off December 30, 2022 at Chicago Parks Citywide

12/28/2022

�첥��Ƶ will offer free access to 69 fitness centers

�첥��Ƶ Offers Winter Break Camps

12/20/2022

The �첥��Ƶ is offering Winter Break Camps

Register for 2022 Winter Programs at the �첥��Ƶ

12/3/2022

View programs now; Online registration begins December 5 and December 6

Chicago Conservatories OPEN 2022-2023 Winter Flower Shows on Friday, November 25th

11/23/2022

Holiday flower shows are free to enter with pre-registration

The 2022-2023 Ice Skating Season Kicks Off at �첥��Ƶ Rinks

11/18/2022

Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon Opens Today and Citywide Outdoor Rinks Open November 25

�첥��Ƶ Board Hears Presentation on the 2023 Proposed Budget, Approves Contracts for Design on New Fieldhouses in Englewood and Washington Heights Communities and Approves Code Changes to Increase Transparency and Public Input on Large Scale

11/16/2022

Park District and Board celebrate the Chicago Wheelchair Softball Club’s National Title Win

�첥��Ƶ’s 2023 Proposed Budget Prioritizes Investments in Families, Communities, Sustainability and Long Term Fiscal Strength