Company facts
- Founded
- 1934
- Employees
- 3,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
About
The Chicago Park District is the nation’s largest municipal park manager, overseeing more than 8,700 acres of green space across 597 parks, 26 indoor and 51 outdoor pools, and 26 miles of lakefront that includes 23 swimming beaches. It provides a wide spectrum of recreational, cultural, and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors, from sports and arts to conservation education and museum experiences. The district also manages iconic attractions such as the Garfield and Lincoln Park conservatories, Grant Park, and the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, while hosting ten world‑class museums on its property. Recognized with the 2014 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, the district is committed to enhancing quality of life through safe, well‑maintained, customer‑focused parks and facilities. Its blend of expansive natural spaces, diverse programming, and award‑winning stewardship distinguishes it as a leader in urban recreation and cultural stewardship.