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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Parks View Events

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Parks

Share Ideas for the 2026 Park District Budget at a Budget Forum Learn More

Share Ideas for the 2026 Park District Budget at a Budget Forum

Register Now for Fall Programs! View Programs & Register

Register Now for Fall Programs!

Douglass Park June 2025 Shooting – Internal Review Executive Summary Review the Executive Summary & Key Documents

Douglass Park June 2025 Shooting – Internal Review Executive Summary

Join us at a Hispanic Heritage Month event, held from September 19 - October 17.

Join us at a Hispanic Heritage Month event, held from September 19 - October 17.

Give your input on our 2026 budget at a Budget Forum, in-person on Monday, September 22 or online on Thursday, September 25.

Give your input on our 2026 budget at a Budget Forum, in-person on Monday, September 22 or online on Thursday, September 25.

Fall programs are underway. Most run through December 7. Spots are still available in many. Register now.

Fall programs are underway. Most run through December 7. Spots are still available in many. Register now.

Douglass Park Shooting Internal Review - View the Executive Summary and Key Documents

Douglass Park Shooting Internal Review - View the Executive Summary and Key Documents

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Special Announcements

Calling All Park Volunteers!

Please join us on September 28 for Volunteer Appreciation Day. A day of fun in celebration of our wonderful volunteers. Register now.

Enjoy a Great Workout in the Pool - Get a Lap Swim Membership

1-month & 3-month memberships provide access to all Lap Swim times at any park that offers Lap Swim across the Park District. Learn more.

Night Out in the Parks & Movies in the Parks

Join us as we activate parks across the city with robust cultural events & 150+movies – bringing neighbors together! Learn more about Night Out in the Parks.

Free Timed Runs in a park near you!

'Go Run Chicago, a series of free organized Saturday morning runs open to everyone. Register Today!

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Runners, young and old, participate in a race.

Programs

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Featured Events

Sep 20

Englewood Jazz Festival at Hamilton From : 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location : 513 W. 72nd St. Chicago, IL 60621

Sep 21

Earth Jam Sankofa Family Day at Burnham From : 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location : 1200-5700 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60615

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Featured Facilities

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Fitness Centers

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Football/Soccer Fields

In the News

08/01/2025

Park District Introduces Its New, Redesigned Website Strengthening the Connection Between Patrons and Chicago Parks

07/30/2025

Teen Programs In Full Effect at the Park District: Basketball, Skateboarding, Running and Teens in The Park Fest

07/16/2025

�첥��Ƶ Presents Executive Summary to the Board, Public Following Tragic Shooting at Douglass Park

Featured Capital Projects

Riverfront park with docks, walkways, and people kayaking.

Chicago Riverbank Restorations - Habitat and Access Projects

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DuSable Park Development

Architectural rendering of the Jackie Robinson Park fieldhouse with green tiled walls and glass entryway. People stroll through the landscaped gardens in front.

Jackie Robinson Fieldhouse

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