The Chicago Park District wants city residents to improve their fitness and get out more. They have established a program called Chicago Park District Park Points. You earn them for things like registering for park district programs and promoting the parks on social media, then redeem them for … [Read more...] about Earn points with the Chicago Park District Park Points
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