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03/15/2022

Attention Teens! The last Teen Opportunity Fair for this year is this Sat, March 19 at Kennedy-King College from 10 am-1 pm. Pre-register at https://bit.ly/TeenOpportunityFairs

03/14/2022

You can register now online for SPRING programs for those parks WEST of California! Register NOW at https://bit.ly/ChiParks-Spring2022

Spring online registration is OPEN for parks WEST of California Ave. & will open tomorrow, March 15, for parks EAST of California Ave. In-person & virtual offerings are available. Register NOW at https://bit.ly/ChiParks-Spring2022

Comment below to let us know what you registered for & how you'll be spending your #springintheparks.

03/14/2022

Registering for your favorite spring program just got easier! Chicago Park District redesigned its site to be mobile-friendly. Watch for the ❤️ (new feature) to add an activity to your wishlist.

View the online schedule NOW & get ready to register on Monday, March 14 & Tuesday, March 15. For more info., visit https://bit.ly/ChiParks-Spring2022 #springintheparks

02/23/2022

It's never too early to start looking for seasonal/summer jobs! Opportunities vary by type, location & start dates. Find the right fit for you.

Search & apply today at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/jobs or retweet to share with your friends. #ChicagoParksJobs

02/18/2022

Teens, ages 14+, learn about career opportunities in the fields of health, fitness, sports & recreation, and get paid $325 for the 10-week apprenticeship. Apply thru After School Matters before March 7.

Search 'Sports & Recreation Leadership' at https://bit.ly/SportsandLeadership-SpringApp….

02/17/2022

Not everyone on the field at the BIG GAME today 🏈 is an athlete! Start your career in sports & recreation at the Chicago Park District. We're hiring! Apply NOW at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/jobs. #ChicagoParksJobs #SuperBowl

02/08/2022

Calling all high school students, ages 14+, interested in exploring the field of sports & recreation! Register for a paid opportunity thru After School Matters to learn more. Apply before March 7.

Search 'Sports & Recreation Leadership' at https://bit.ly/SportsandLeadership-SpringApp.

01/17/2022

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
🚫All park offices & Conservatories are closed.
✔️Some fieldhouses/park buildings are open with reduced hours/schedules. View park hours ⏩https://bit.ly/MLKParkHours2022
✅Ice rinks are open with special holiday hours from 12-7 pm. #MLKDay

01/12/2022

Verify Your Vaccination Status Before Registering for Non-Exempt Programs

Verify Your Vaccination Status Before Registering for Non-Exempt Programs

01/10/2022

NEW! Don't be bored, try one of our 50 new & FREE online classes being offered starting today for Chicago students. No registration required. Check out arts & crafts, bingo, games, fitness, storytime & more. View the full list of classes at https://bit.ly/Chicago-parks-active #ChiParksAtHome

01/06/2022

Stay warm friends! Seek shelter from the bitter elements at Chicago Park District fieldhouses during normal operating hours.

Cold day ahead! Chicago Department of Family and Support Services six warming centers are open TODAY till 5pm! Call 3-1-1 to find the nearest warming center. Please wear face coverings in Warming Centers. #StayWarmChicago

01/03/2022

With Chicago Department of Public Health guidance & the public's safety in mind, Chicago Park District will make certain programs and activities subject to Chicago's Vaccination Requirement. Please find an overview of the services that will be impacted starting Jan. 3, 2022 at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/covid19-response. #Covid19

12/23/2021

Happy Holiday Season from the Chicago Park District Team!

Happy Holidays! Join Chicago Park District Interim Superintendent Rosa Escareño in a virtual journey of some of this year’s accomplishments. In 2022, we look forward to returning to full programming & countless opportunities to discover, engage & enrich the lives of Chicago families in the parks! ➡️🎄❄️ https://bit.ly/ChicagoParksHappyHolidays2021

Happy Holidays from the Chicago Park District! The Chicago Park District is proud to serve Chicago, and we cannot wait to welcome all Chicago residents in th...

12/16/2021

If you or someone you know is in need of rental assistance, the deadline to apply is this Sat., Dec. 18. For details, visit chicago.gov/renthelp.

Applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) are now open! The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021. Visit chicago.gov/renthelp to apply.
Need assistance completing an application? Call the ERAP Call Center at 312.698.0202

12/14/2021

UPDATE (12/16/21): The Chicago Park District's 5 outdoor skating rinks will remain temporarily closed tomorrow, Friday, December 17, 2021 as crews prepare the ice to reopen on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
▶ Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is expected to reopen 12/17.
▶All events & programs scheduled to occur on the ice have been canceled.
▶The toy give-away at Midway (12/16) & at McKinley (12/17) will be happening in the fieldhouse.

*Note: Stay connected to our website and social media channels for updates.

(12/14/21): Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, Chicago Park District's outdoor ice rinks will be temporarily closed on Wed., December 15 & Thurs., December 16. In response, free skate slots at 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm are now available for Wednesday & Thursday at Maggie Daley Park's Ice Skating Ribbon, which will remain open. Book your spot now at maggiedaleypark.com.

*Note: Please stay connected here & at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com for updates. Rinks are expected to reopen on Friday with regular hours, unless otherwise stated.

12/14/2021

Include one of our 40+ Winter Break Camps in your stay-cation plans! Camps are available citywide for kids to have fun with their peers in a supervised environment. Spots are going fast. Register today at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/winter-break-camps #WinterBreak2021

12/13/2021

Looking for fun holiday activities? Join us in-person or try a pastime at home. ▶️ www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/holiday-season #HolidaySeasonintheParks

12/06/2021

Happy Monday! Registration for Winter programs starts tomorrow at 9am. We offer a variety of programs from Conditioning and Dance to Park Kids and Teen Club.
To view all our programs 👇https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chicagoparkdistrict/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&days_of_week=0000000&activity_select_param=2¢er_ids=391&season_ids=58&viewMode=list

12/02/2021

Help Us Raise $10,000 for Park Kids are Our Kids!

Help Us Raise $10,000 for Park Kids are Our Kids!

11/16/2021

Night Out in the Parks 2022 Proposal Information Presentation

Night Out in the Parks 2022 Proposal Information Presentation

This virtual presentation replaces the in-person Call for Proposals Info Session that the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks organizing committee...

11/10/2021

Special Event Permit Application

Special Event Permit Application

11/08/2021

Calling all local arts performers & organizations, the Chicago Park District is looking to partner with Chicago-based talent to be featured as part of the 10th edition of Night Out in the Parks. Apply at www.nightoutintheparks.com by Dec. 8. #intheparks

11/02/2021

Marlenni Laureano - CHJS

Marlenni Laureano - CHJS

On Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021 we will be honoring coaches like Marlenni with an amazing opportunity to participate in an upcoming training series in partnership with Laureus USA! Register today to join us as we push the boundaries of youth sports! When most people think of Chicago sports legends, names l...

10/29/2021

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10/28/2021

We are now accepting submissions for #ChicagoOnscreen 2022 thru November 21. Accepting all kinds of locally-made and Chicago-focused features, shorts, series and episodics to be featured in Chicago Park District: Movies In The Parks in 2022. 👉 www.chicagoonscreen.com #intheparks

10/25/2021

City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District Halloweek Costume Contest Toolkit | Chicago Park District

City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District Halloweek Costume Contest Toolkit | Chicago Park District

Publish Date 10/19/2021 Halloweek Costume Contest runs October 23-31. Photo: Chicago Park District The City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District are hosting an online Halloweek Costume Contest!  We want to see your Halloween spirit! Tag @ChicagoParks on Instagram to share a picture of your 2021...

10/15/2021

Free Teen Yoga at Clark Park on Oct. 18 at 3:45 pm

Free Teen Yoga at Clark Park on Oct. 18 at 3:45 pm

10/14/2021

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the parks! Join us today at Calumet Park Cultural Center, 9801 S. Avenue G, from 6-9pm, and/or tomorrow at West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th St., from 6-9pm. FREE! Activities include cultural exhibits, music, dance, and arts & crafts.

Details at👉 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/hispanic-heritage-month #HispanicHeritageMonth

10/13/2021

Halloween in the Parks is BACK! Chicago Park District is hosting 35+ fall festivals, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, arts & crafts activities, parades & parties citywide through October 31. For more info. on Halloween events in the parks, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloween.

#HalloweenintheParks is presented by Mars Wrigley & supported by Xfinity.

10/07/2021

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend with cultural exhibits, music, dance, and arts & crafts. Join us at Palmer Park, 201 E. 111th St., at 11 am. FREE! Details at👉 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/hispanic-heritage-month #HispanicHeritageMonth

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend with cultural exhibits, music, dance and arts & crafts. Join us at Midway Plaisance, 1130 Midway Plaisance, on Oct. 8 at 10 am and/or Palmer Park, 201 E. 111th St., at 11 am. FREE! Details at👉 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/hispanic-heritage-month #HispanicHeritageMonth

10/01/2021

We're bringing back our popular fall events to parks citywide. Plan your visits now by downloading the FREE MyChiParks app to your Apple or Android phones. Visit https://bit.ly/MyChiParksApp

10/01/2021

We're proud to have been chosen as a finalist for the 2021 National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award along with our national park and recreation professionals striving to make our public spaces accessible and equitable for everyone. Read more about these efforts at https://bit.ly/AccessEquity-NRPA

09/30/2021

Looking for something different to do this weekend? Support Chicago’s emerging talent at T.I.P. (Teens in the Parks) Fest on Sat., Oct. 2 at Union Park (1501 W. Randolph St.) from 2-6 pm. Cheer on 10 of Chicago’s top performers & enjoy music, art & access to teen orgs. & resources. More info. at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/tip-fest #TeensintheParks #TIPFest

Support Chicago’s emerging talent at 2021 T.I.P. (Teens in the Park) Fest on Sat., Oct. 2 at Union Park (1501 W. Randolph St.) from 2-6 pm. Cheer on 10 of Chicago’s top performers & enjoy music, art & access to teen orgs. & resources. More info. at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/tip-fest #TeensintheParks #TIPFest

09/28/2021

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Parks with cultural exhibits, music, dance, arts & crafts. The next FREE event is Fri., Oct. 8 from 10 am to 2 pm at Midway Plaisance Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance. For the complete list of events & locations, visit https://bit.ly/HispanicHeritageMonth-ParkEvents #HispanicHeritageMonth

09/23/2021

TAKE THE PLEDGE: Every community matters. Take #The77Pledge to help get 77% of Chicagoans 12y+ in ALL communities to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine series by the end of the year. Learn more at Chi.gov/77pledge. #WeCanChicago #ProtectChicago