Chicago Park District

Meet Chicago's New Northerly Island Open Space

Chicago gains a new open space today, located on an island on Lake Michigan just across from Soldier Field and Burnham Harbor.

September 4, 2015 - Chicago Tribune

Slow, Hazardous Progress for Chicago's Navy Pier Flyover Project

A report on the progress so far on the Navy Pier Flyover, a half-mile bridge for recreational users on Chicago's Lakefront Trail.

April 20, 2015 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Parks District Offers Opportunities to Camp in the Urban Wild

Camping isn't for everyone, but everyone who wants to camp should get an opportunity to. A growing program run by the Chicago Park District allows residents to heed the call of the wild, right inside the city.

August 31, 2014 - Chicago Tribune

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