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Chicago Park District's Official Twitter. We're home to 600+ parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 75+ nature areas & hundreds programs.This page is not monitored 24-7.

[Mayor Brandon Johnson @ChicagosMayor]

Chicago believes that our young people deserve safe, welcoming spaces to play, to build community, and to build their future. I am grateful for the @WNBA, @ChicagoSky, and our partners who are helping us to invest in the next generation of young women. @ChicagoParks

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

Robichaux Park hosted another #LineEmUp celebration with @chicagosky, bringing 100+ girls together for basketball & mentorship with JuJu Watkins, Maddy Westbeld, Rory Harmon & Brooke Weisbrod. Featured the new @WNBA Fire Orange 3-point line and a @Gatorade check to @ChiParksFdn.

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

📣 Festie with your bestie! Enter to win Two 4-Day Passes to @lollapalooza and support Park Kids!

🎟️ 100 General Admission (GA) Winners
🎉 3 VIP Winners

👉Follow the link in BIO to Enter or visit: https://t.co/5KT8dsmwjQ

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

Ahead of @WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, @ChicagosMayor, @ChicagoParks, community leaders, and @ChicagoSky joined the Chicago All-Star 2026 Host Committee to unveil the newest #LineEmUp court at Foster Park, featuring the WNBA's iconic fire orange 3-point line. 🏀

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

✅ Actualización 18/07/2026: La calidad del aire ha mejorado y todos los programas e instalaciones del Chicago Park District operan con normalidad.

Más información sobre eventos y programas: https://t.co/9on1G8iK78

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

✅ Program & Facility Update (07/18/2026): Air quality has improved, and all Chicago Park District programs and facilities are operating normally.

For the latest updates on events and programming, visit https://t.co/9on1G8iK78

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

⚠️ Program & Facility Update for 07/17/2026 (as of 3:00 p.m.): Air quality conditions have improved to level RED, but remain unhealthy. Please continue to take precautions.

Latest updates at https://t.co/9on1G8iK78

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

⚠️ Program & Facility Updates for 07/17/2026: AQI levels remain hazardous. Chicago Park District programs will move indoors, & outdoor programs/events are canceled this morning. Beaches & outdoor pools remain closed until further notice. Latest updates at https://t.co/9on1G8iK78.

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

⚠️ Actualización de Programas e Instalaciones 17/07/2026: La calidad del aire sigue peligrosa. Los programas serán en interiores. Se cancelan programas/eventos al aire libre esta mañana. Playas y piscinas al aire libre cerradas hasta nuevo aviso. Más info: https://t.co/9on1G8iK78

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

⚠️ @ILEPA actualizó la Alerta por Contaminación del Aire para Chicago este jueves 16 de julio. El AQI llegó a guinda (peligroso) en algunas zonas. Programas del Distrito de Parques se movieron bajo techo o fueron cancelados. Más información: https://t.co/9on1G8iK78

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

⚠️ @ILEPA has updated the Air Pollution Action Day for Greater Chicago for Thursday, July 16. AQI has reached the maroon (hazardous) category in parts of the city. Chicago Park District programs have moved indoors or been canceled. For updates, visit https://t.co/9on1G8iK78.

[Mayor Brandon Johnson @ChicagosMayor]

We are updating and improving @ChicagoParks so residents and visitors alike can enjoy @chicago's green spaces.

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

Today we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the enhanced gathering space surrounding the historic Giuseppe Garibaldi Plinth in Lincoln Park. With new benches, trees & accessible pathways, this renewed space honors Chicago’s heritage and welcomes visitors for generations to come.

[Mayor Brandon Johnson @ChicagosMayor]

There will be over 90 degree, dangerous heat again this week, @Chicago.

My administration has teamed up with @ChicagoParks to make a $1 million investment in cooling improvements to build on our commitment to deliver climate resilience, public health, and equity across Chicago. By strengthening our neighborhood parks, we are ensuring that every resident—regardless of their ZIP code—has access to safe, welcoming spaces to cool off during dangerous heat events. @ChicagoDOE

[Chicago Piping Plovers @ChicagoPiping]

Wishing Sea Rocket Clear Skies and Safe Travels
Friday evening Sea Rocket was seen flying south over the pier at Montrose and has not been observed at Montrose since. Our little momma has begun her migration to her secret wintering grounds. Safe travels, Sea Rocket!

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

The Chicago Park District announces the launch of our first phase of cooling enhancements in 42 park sites delivering $1 million in targeted park investments to community areas facing the greatest health risks during extreme heat events.

Learn more at: https://t.co/MyeoZ35Inn

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

📣 Festie with your bestie! Enter to win Two 4-Day Passes to @lollapalooza and support Park Kids!

🎟️ 100 General Admission (GA) Winners
🎉 3 VIP Winners

👉Follow the link in BIO to Enter or visit: https://t.co/5KT8dsmwjQ

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

Today, the Chicago Park District and Lincoln Park Conservancy celebrated the rededication of Lincoln the Man in South Lincoln Park as part of America 250.
🔗 https://t.co/KthcRcY9hw

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

The Chicago Park District is thrilled to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In observance of this milestone, on July 3 & 4:

🎇All offices are closed & some fieldhouses are open
🎇Conservatories, beaches & pools are open
🎇 https://t.co/HkDi4n058u

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

As America celebrates its 250 milestone, @ChicagoParks kicked off the July 4th festivities with the announcement of the names of our century-first eaglets.
🦅Migizi- word for Bald Eagle in the Ojibwe.
🦅 Marian- short for Marian R. Byrnes, a lifelong Chicago environmentalist.