Chicago Park District Parks & Playgrounds

Markham Park District is a community organization in Markham, IL that provides recreational facilities and programs for residents of all ages. With a focus on promoting health and wellness, the park district offers a variety of activities and events to engage the local community and encourage an active lifestyle. Generated from their business information

Jackson Park, located in the Woodlawn community of Chicago, spans 551.52 acres and offers a variety of recreational facilities, including a gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, and a fitness center. The park features beautiful green spaces such as Wooded Island, which houses a Japanese Garden, cherry blossom trees, and a vegetable garden, alongside numerous outdoor activities like basketball, tennis, and a golf course. Originally designed by the renowned landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, Jackson Park has a rich history, having hosted the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, it continues to serve the community with seasonal sports, arts and crafts programs, and family-friendly events throughout the year. Generated from the website

The Chicago Park District manages more than 200 stunning facilities, including over 7,300 acres of parkland and nearly 550 parks. It also operates various beaches, museums, conservatories, historic lagoons, and bird and wildlife gardens. The district conducts several special events and sports and entertaining programs. The Chicago Park District maintains budget and management, capital construction, information technology, and communications and marketing departments. Its law department handles environmental litigation, real estate issues, tax matters, labor relations, facility accessibility, land acquisitions and permits. The Chicago Park District also responds to municipal finance transactions and management of freedom of information requests. Its office is located in Chicago, Ill.