Chicago Park District

The Chicago Park District welcomes families to several free events at parks in celebration of the holiday! Highlights include live performances, volleyball & basketball games, softball games, dance, food, roller-skating & even a 3K fun run.

Festivities start this Sat., June 13:
📍12-4pm at Brainerd Park, 1246 W. 92nd St.
📍2-7pm at LeClaire-Hearst Park, 5120 W. 44th St.

Another highlight includes the grand opening of Park No. 602, 4008 W. Madison St. on June 20, 2026 at 11am. Details in comments.

Stay safe Chicago! Since late night yesterday & early today, our park crews has been working to clear paths and entrances to fieldhouses of debris, branches as well as restoring electrical power to parks and fieldhouses impacted by the storms.

Please exercise caution and heed the warnings.

For regular updates, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com.

The countdown is on for Summer Day Camp 2026! The Chicago Park District is excited for a fun-filled summer starting on June 22. Slots are still available for summer day camp across the city! Search for a location near you using the map view at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/day-camp.

Parks are for ALL! Join the Chicago Park District in celebrating in June & beyond.

🏳️‍🌈Next scheduled event: "Welcome Home: a Celebration of Q***r Street Dance at Union Park" on June 18 from 4-7:30pm. Follow the link in comments for more details.

Watch the June 2026 Monthly Board Meeting live at https://bit.ly/BoardMeeting_Jun2026.

Chicago Park District June 2026 Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting The Chicago Park District invites you to view the June Board of Com...

Open! We’re proud to announce the opening of Chicago's first inclusive playground made possible with support from the Obama Foundation!

The historic Midway Plaisance Park will soon feature a universally accessible play area with 3 paths that will guide visitors to a variety of play zones, including stone creek, picnic plaza, and musical grove. Everyone is welcome to explore the Sensory Kitchen, Sound Forest, Fragrance Circle, Butterfly Garden and the Building a Fort space at the newest Midway Plaisance Park amenity.

Opening today! We’re proud to announce the opening of Chicago's first inclusive playground made possible with support from the @obamafoundation! The historic Midway Plaisance Park will soon feature a universally accessible play area with 3 paths that will guide visitors to a variety of play zones, including stone creek, picnic plaza, and musical grove. Everyone is welcome to explore the Sensory Kitchen, Sound Forest, Fragrance Circle, Butterfly Garden and the Building a Fort space at the newest Midway Plaisance Park amenity. The interactive play areas offer a range of physical and multi-sensory experiences, ensuring the space fosters a strong sense of belonging and inclusivity. Come & play! ... #NewPlayground #InclusivePlayground #ChicagoParks #ObamaFoundation #Chicago #MidwayPlaisancePark #JacksonPark

This weekend we celebrated with a ribbon cutting at the Major Taylor Trail in Chicago’s Southside!

Thanks to our partners, a half-mile of the trail will now feature native plantings to better support this ecosystem.

In addition, we unveiled the globally renowned work of artist Dr. Nnenna Okore “Holding Space.” Weaving through nature and public art, the Southside trail stands as a vibrant space where fitness, culture, and community wellbeing converge.

Thanks to the Trust for Public Land, Friends of the Major Taylor Trail, Major Taylor Trail Keepers and all of the bicyclists that enjoy this trail.

This weekend we celebrated #NationalTrailsDay with a ribbon cutting at the Major Taylor Trail in Chicago’s Southside! Thanks to our partners, a half-mile of the trail will now feature native plantings to better support this ecosystem. In addition, we unveiled the globally renowned work of artist Dr. Nnenna Okore “Holding Space.” Weaving through nature and public art, the Southside trail stands as a vibrant space where fitness, culture, and community wellbeing converge. Thanks to @trustforpublicland, Friends of the Major Taylor Trail, Major Taylor Trail Keepers and all of the bicyclists that enjoy this trail.

Tag, you’re it! School is officially out for the summer in Chicago and that means Parks are IN! Chicago Park District launches Teen Tour this weekend with more than 100 events/activities in parks citywide all summer long.

🏀⚽️🏐Register for a Teen Summer League or Camp: https://bit.ly/2026ChiParksTeens & check out a list of summer events in comments ⬇️.

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Where It Starts: Teens in the Park Programs Visit https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/teens-parks to explore up...

Night Out in the Parks event series is in full swing! Highlights include a full week of free & fun offerings for family & friends! Text us to get ideas for your summer plans at 833-270-0707. ⬇️ link to all of the events.