
Chicago Park District opens registration for winter activities
The winter session runs from January 8 to March 24.
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The winter session runs from January 8 to March 24.
It opened Monday for all virtual programs and at parks west of California Avenue. Tuesday morning, registration opens for parks east of California Avenue along with gymnastic centers.
If you're looking for something active to do this winter, the Chicago Park District has dozens of options available for both adults and children. Visit
It’s time to lace up your skates and enjoy a favorite winter activity - ice skating begins at the Chicago Park District’s outdoor rinks citywide this week.
Ice skating on the ribbon at Maggie Daley Park has already begun. On Friday, Nov. 24 – weather permitting – ice skating will also open for the other five outdoor Park District rinks.
The department is hosting its annual Fall Festival in Jefferson Park Sunday afternoon.
Kids and their families are invited to dress up in costumes to enjoy crafts and pumpkins.
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Humboldt Park, Portage Park, and Washington Park pools are open through Labor Day. Head online to check the schedules.
The splash pads and water sprays will be on at all parks through September 30.
Humboldt Park, Portage Park, and Washington Park pools are open through Labor Day. Head online to check the schedules.
The Chicago Park District says all the pools will close for necessary maintenance and to prepare staff for fall programs.
Indoor pools are also closed for the season.
Online registration is now open for virtual and in-person programs at all parks west of California Avenue.
It's hard to see it go, but summer is winding down. As families prepare to head back to school, the Chicago Park District is opening up registration for its fall programs for adults and children. Read more
Online registration is now open for virtual and in-person programs at all parks west of California Avenue. Registration for the remaining parks will open Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
The includes a summer skate party at McKinley Park Friday, and movies in the park at Loyola Park Saturday with a showing of "Top Gun: Maverick."
Why not spend it in a Chicago Park.
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