kids encyclopedia robot

Chicago Park District facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The Chicago Park District is the oldest and one of the largest park districts in the United States.

As of 2016, there are over 580 parks included in the Chicago Park District as well as 31 beaches, several boat harbors, two botanic conservatories, a zoo, and 11 museums.

The parks also have multiple field houses, public pools, and sports and recreational facilities, and host programs throughout the year. The district's headquarters are located in the Time-Life Building in the Streeterville neighborhood.

Images for kids

  • Portage Park Chicago Trail

    A footpath in Portage Park

  • Parkpagoda

    The riverfront pavilion in Ping Tom Memorial Park

  • BuckinghamFountain ChicagoIL

    Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park

  • Portage Park Chicago flagstone steps

    Flagstone steps in Portage Park

  • Jackson Park Osaka Garden Chicago

    Osaka Japanese Garden in Jackson Park

  • Lincolnzoo fg01

    Lincoln Park Zoo

  • Lincoln Park Chicago 040124

    Lincoln Park in winter

  • 2005-10-13 2880x1920 chicago above millennium park

    Millennium Park

  • Montrose Beach Chicago 060820

    Montrose Beach

  • Oak Street Beach Chicago

    Oak Street Beach

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Chicago Park District Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.