Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscaping genius most famous for his design of Central Park in New York and Jackson and Washington Parks in ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Head to a Chicago Park for the Night Out in the Parks series this weekend. Friday's free events include a summer skate party at McKinley Park. You can also check out a showing of ...

Some suburbs have already started picking up trees. Chicago starts collecting them Saturday at 26 city parks. Usually, they're turned into mulch, but they can also be used to fight soil erosion by ...

On a journey to buy better meat and try less-common proteins like venison, elk, antelope, and grouse? In Chicago, we’re spoiled for choice. The city has an abundance of places to get quality ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Chicago native Jim O’Heir has written a new book: “Welcome to Pawnee.” It tells the story of his life in the long-running sitcom “Parks and Recreation.” ...

Sydney Gush Share Each spring and summer, a bevy of swallowtail butterflies descend on parks in Chicago. But this year, residents may notice some look a whole lot bigger. The Peggy Notebaert ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago Park District announced Thursday a variety of Halloween and fall events that kick off this weekend in the city. Halloween in the Parks, presented by Mars Wrigley ...

CityBeautiful The Story Behind Chicago’s Amazing Waterfront Parks Posted: April 29, 2025 | Last updated: April 29, 2025 Chicago’s lake shore is more than just a pretty view—it’s a ...

“The creation of our park system is the envy [...] the world,” says Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the new head of the Chicago Park District. There are new leaders at the helm of The Chicago Park ...

But Chicago also offers plenty of natural wonders that provide a respite from the hustle and the heat, from well-considered city parks to tree-lined hiking paths. Here are 10 in the city and ...

Splash into summertime fun at these exciting water parks in the Chicagoland suburbs and beyond. This article was recently updated on July 26, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Assistant Editor, Nikki Roberts.