Chicago Park District

Help us reach our goal to raise an additional $20,000 for the Chicago Park District Financial Assistance Fund by Dec. 31st to support the enrollment of 285 kids to Park Kids after-school & Day Camp programs. -->Consider donating on #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3rd at https://lnkd.in/gH9Js25c.

We are a week away from the launch of the Chicago Park District's Winter Program Schedule! View all of our exciting winter activities, both indoor & outdoor, starting Dec. 2 & then mark your calendars to register on Dec. 9 & 10. --> Get ready to register by visiting https://lnkd.in/gKCAxjRm.

Pickleball or tennis, anyone? We’re excited to continue with our #PickleballMania initiative. This week, we cut the ribbon in #PortagePark, on a project that included the repair & resurfacing of tennis courts & addition of new dedicated pickleball courts.

Last Call! Calling all vendors! Apply today to operate a concession in a Chicago park. If you're interested in the opportunity to grow your food, retail, recreational or rental business at the Chicago Park District, submit an application by Fri., Nov. 22 at https://lnkd.in/gs33qcxU.

Join us for a discussion about the future of Washington Park, 5531 S. King Dr., on Sat., Nov. 23 at 11 am! We'll review the Framework Plan, a long-term vision for the park that provides a roadmap for the Chicago Park District to identify potential improvements to the park. A Youth Listening Session will be held at the Refectory, 5531 S. Russell Dr. Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor, 20th ward, will join residents. For more info., visit?https://lnkd.in/gQw79KwK.

The Chicago Park District General Superintendent & CEO Rosa Escare?o presents the $598.5 million 2025 Budget Recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. The 2025 financial plan is a responsible, balanced budget that does not impose any new taxes on Chicagoans. -->It supports Chicago residents by maintaining park programs affordable and accessible, and, -->Invests in its workforce to strengthen the pipeline for youth employment necessary to bolster robust, quality programming.? -->The spending plan also reinforces the Park’s role as wellness and environmental stewards while funding essential neighborhood infrastructure projects. --> Read more about the 2025 Budget Recommendations at https://lnkd.in/g7Ccs7PE

Thank you to CVS Health & Aetna, a CVS Health Company for awarding the Chicago Park District Financial Assistance Fund with a $40,000 grant to continue to support Park Kids unable to pay for after-school programming. This generous gift will give over 570 kids an opportunity to engage in recreational and educational activities while enrolled in our park programs across the city. During the check presentation at the Tuley Park Kids after-school program, nearly 40 kids engaged in a series of wellness activations focused on leading healthy, active lives & making nutritious choices, while learning about healthcare careers. Kids also received a wellness kit equipped with fruits, vegetables, and milk with a recipe from the Chicago Botanic Garden to make their own healthy smoothie at home as well as a water bottle, jump rope, and brain block game. To add to their gift, you can give at https://lnkd.in/gtd4aqKB.

Our very own?Chicago Park District?gymnast Lulu-Ton That stuck the landing at Peterson Park when she signed her letter of intent to join?Brown University's Gymnastics team! Since joining the parks in 2016, Lulu has placed in the top ten multiple times at the state level & has competed twice at the national level. Lulu is a true inspiration to the 10,000 gymnasts that participate yearly in our Gymnastics Program citywide. We are proud to be part of not only her athletic jouney, but her academic career as well. Congratulations & good luck. We know you will set the bar high! ??♀?Learn more about our gymnastics programs by following the link in BIO or visiting https://lnkd.in/g9qwActw. ... #Gymnast?#Gymnastics?#ChicagoParkDistrict

Would you replace your lawn with a less cumbersome alternative? Chicago Park District, Chicago Botanic Garden & University of Michigan-Flint received a 5yr. $1.76M grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) & the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to test lawn alternatives at the Gardens and in various park plots as part of the “Rethinking Lawns" research project. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gDgwhUAM. Thanks to WTTW/Chicago PBS' Patty Wetli for her coverage.

PickleballMania is in full effect! Chicago Park District cuts ribbon on the second set of courts this week. 5th Ward Alderman Desmon Yancy joined us for a clinic on the new pickleball & tennis courts at #JacksonPark, 6401 S. Stony Island. The $330,000 investment is part of our goal to open 200 courts by the end of 2025. The improvement project includes the repair & redesign of eight new dedicated pickleball courts & a resurfaced ADA accessible pathway to the courts. #parkimprovements