The Chicago Park District offers thousands of exciting and fun-filled programs. The Park District includes more than 7,300 acres of parkland, 552 parks, 33 beaches, nine museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, and 10 bird and wildlife gardens.
This site sponsored by the City of Chicago provides information and links to recreational opportunities such as the lakefront trail, smelt fishing, golf, ice skating, swimming, and much more.
The great outdoors can be found within and beyond the city limits. This site provides information, links and directions to the Chicago region's many city parks, forest preserves and state parks.
