Chicago Park District

Free Fitness Classes in Chicago Parks

Warm spring weather doesn't just signal flowers blooming, it's also time to get more active outside. The Chicago Park District makes that easy with Wellness Wednesdays, a series of free pop-up fitness classes in Chicago Parks every Wednesday from May 1- 29, 2024. May in Motion features classes … [Read more...] about Free Fitness Classes in Chicago Parks

View Cherry Blossoms in Chicago

The delicate blooms of cherry blossoms trees are a beloved marker of the spring season but you don't have to travel to Japan to enjoy them. Chicago's cherry blossom season typically runs from late April to early May in Jackson Park. Head to Hyde Park and the Garden of the Phoenix Japanese Garden … [Read more...] about View Cherry Blossoms in Chicago

Chicago Park District Pumpkin Patches

Chicago Park District Pumpkin Patches. This time of year, it's tempting to pack everyone in the car to drive to a pumpkin patch in the far reaches of Lake, McHenry, or Kane counties. Inevitably, you'll sit on the expressway and be too cranky to enjoy the fun. These offer games and … [Read more...] about Chicago Park District Pumpkin Patches

Family fishing classes at Northerly Island

Family fishing classes at Northerly Island. Join Chicago's Fish'N Kids Program at Northerly Island. When: October 6, 13, 20, 2021 9:00am-11:00am; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr. Call Fishing Program Manager Carl … [Read more...] about Family fishing classes at Northerly Island

Register for Chicago Park District Summer Programs

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Register for Chicago Park District Summer Programs. Online Chicago Park District summer program registration begins Monday 5/10/21 @ 9am for in-person programs at parks located West of California Ave. & for all Virtual Programs Tuesday 5/11/21@ 9am for in-person programs at parks located … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District Summer Programs

Chicago Park District low cost camping

Chicago Park District low cost camping. The Chicago Park District offers four annual opportunities for Family Camping within a Chicago Park District park. If you like camping but don't want to spend the time and money driving to a remote location you might want to check out one of these sites. … [Read more...] about Chicago Park District low cost camping

Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas

Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas. The Chicago Park District always has a great need for volunteers. Following are locations in need of help. Check out the list for the area closest to you. There is always more than enough work to go around. So get outside and into nature this … [Read more...] about Volunteer at Chicago Park District nature areas

Register for Chicago Park District Winter Programs

Registration for Chicago Park District Winter Programs opens November 30. View programs online beginning Monday, November 16. The Chicago Park District offers hundreds of classes for all ages at extremely affordable prices. Some great offerings for adults are eleven session Boot Camps, kick … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District Winter Programs

Earn points with the Chicago Park District Park Points

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