Chicago Park District Brochures
Listed below are the current Chicago Park District brochures, maps, and booklets.
Seasonal Brochure – Winter 2009-2010 Browse our seasonal calendar listing of special events & activities happening in parks around the city, there is something for everyone!
Nature in the City Brochure This brochure features all things “green” within Chicago’s parks. Specifically it includes descriptions and location information for nature areas, gardens, community gardens, and green facilities such as the conservatories and North Park Village Nature Center. In addition, information on Chicago Park District nature programs and volunteer stewardship opportunities is included.
Seasonal Brochure - Autumn Browse our seasonal calendar listing of special events & activities happening in parks around the city, there is something for everyone!
Performances in the Parks
Live music and dance concerts buzz in the parks all summer. Check the schedule for activities near you.
Movies in the Parks
Enjoy summer nights at citywide parks with screenings of current and classic movies. The 9th annual Movies in the Parks runs June 12-Aug. 30 in more than 130 parks. Admission is free, and all movies begin at dusk.
Theater on the Lake
The 57th annual Theater on the Lake season features eight artistically diverse Chicago theater companies June 17 - Aug. 9. Don't miss an opportunity to catch a show at the historic open-air theater.
Chicago Park District Map
View all the Chicago Park District staffed parks (locations with buildings and staff). The map includes the Park District's North, Central and South region boundaries.
Lakefront Trail Map
This map shows the Lakefront trail from Hollywood Ave. on the north, to 79th St. on the south. It features the different paths along with public transportation stops, restrooms, parking and other important areas along the trail.
Nature in the City Map
This map is part of the Nature in the City brochure. It lists all the nature areas, gardens, community gardens and "green" facilities within Chicago's parks.
Special Use Facilities Booklet
The Chicago Park District is home to some of the most extraordinary spaces for weddings, corporate functions and other special occasions. This booklet offers large photos of many of these spaces, along with details on location, size and capacity of each site.
Chicago Special Olympics 2009 Calendar of Events
View the Special Olympic competitions and events taking place in 2009, along with a list of Chicago Park District special recreation training locations.
You Run the City Booklet
The You Run the City activity guide was created in 2009 for use by Chicago Park District summer day camp recreation leaders. The You Run the City theme is part of the citywide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago. We invite you to use the guide's activities to have some fun this summer while making Bold Plans and Big Dreams. For more information on the Burnham Centennial, please visit http://burnhamplan100.org.
Urban Naturalist Quarterly Nature Newsletter
This quarterly nature newsletter features nature programs and events for all Chicago parks. It also includes informative nature articles and volunteer profiles. Click here (link to http://www.cpdit01.com/resources/newsletter/index.cfm) to sign up for our environmentally friendly email version of the newsletter.
North Park Village Nature Center Map
This map shows the whole preserve which includes four different habitats; a woodland, wetland, prairie and oak savanna. Also included is an overview of seasonal "things to see" and at the preserve, along with a history, directions and hours.
2009 - 2013 Capital Improvement Plan
This Capital Improvement Plan presents the Chicago Park District's forecast for facility improvements over the next five years.
2009 Budget Summary
This document is arranged to provide an organized picture of the budget, beginning with the broadest perspective of the Chicago Park District as a whole and moving to specific information by department.
2009 Budget Appropriations
This book provides a detailed explanation of the 2009 budget, broken out by the district overall, regions and parks.
Related City of Chicago Brochures
The Chicago Region Birding Trail Guide
The Chicago region is one of the country's premier inland birding locations. This guide focuses on birding sites in the Northeastern Illinois counties closest to Chicago and includes a few spots in nearby Indiana counties that offer great birding opportunities.