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Chicago (i/ʃᵻˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or /ʃᵻˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is the third most populous city in the United States. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwest. The Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people and is the third-largest in the U.S. Chicago is the seat of Cook County.
Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837, near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed, and grew rapidly in the mid-nineteenth century. The city is an international hub for finance, commerce, industry, technology, telecommunications, and transportation: O'Hare International Airport is the busiest airport in the world when measured by aircraft traffic; it also has the largest number of U.S. highways and rail road freight. In 2012, Chicago was listed as an alpha global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, and ranked seventh in the world in the 2014 Global Cities Index.As of 2014, Chicago had the third largest gross metropolitan product in the United States at US$610.5 billion.
A park district is a form of local special-purpose district for providing public parks and recreation in or near its geographic boundaries. Some park districts also own or maintain related cultural facilities such as monuments, zoos, sports venues, music venues, or museums.
Park districts are prevalent in the United States. State statutes often have a general law to provide for park districts' creation, dissolution, geographic borders, and annexation; the selection of governing boards, often referred to as park boards; and the criteria for levying property taxes on behalf of the district. Park districts sometimes obtain additional revenue by charging admission fees for some venues and through donations or voluntary memberships in a similar way to not-for-profit organizations; in addition, sometimes a park district is assisted by a private not-for-profit organization set up specifically for the purpose of assisting the local public park system.
Park district jurisdiction over public recreation is usually not exclusive; other local government bodies may also have their own parks. Local government bodies besides park districts also own museums and public event venues such as arenas; in some places the main public museums are instead part of the local library district or a separate museum district. State parks and national parks, and other related state and national areas, are controlled at the level of government that created them, rather than by any local park district.
The Chicago Park District believes swimming is more than an activity, it's a life skill. We offer aquatic programs for tots and their parents, swim lessons for children and adults and career opportunities for seasoned swimmers. Meet lifeguards who learned to swim and rose through the ranks in our parks
The Chicago Park District is offering classes through the end of April for people of all ages who want to sign up for classes to get certified as a lifeguard.
Veterans Memorial Park is a small facility with a big heart. Meet the Park Supervisor Robert Quinones and talented and dedicated football team. Together they're making great strides on the field and a positive impact in their community.
Chicagoans will see some changes in the landscape from 31st to 47th Street along south Lake Shore Drive. Invasive species will be replaced with native trees and shrubs.
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From recreational to competitive, the Chicago Park Districts gymnastics centers offer a range of opportunities. They can also be rented out for private parties.
The Chicago Park District's youth boxing program is an admission-free sport offered year-round to aspiring athletes ages 7 to 18 at 17 citywide locations. The program has produced several Olympians and is sending an athlete this year to the Olympic trials.
A short video depicting the efforts of the Chicago Park staff, who work 30 hours a week keep the park in shape with the help of John Deere equipment. Learn more at http://blog.machinefinder.com/ and follow us on Google+ at https://plus.google.com/113972798746544369264/about
The Chicago Park District boxing gyms are located at 20 parks across the city. These gyms offer youth and adults the opportunity to take lessons or train for competitions such as Golden Gloves and boxing shows. Our boxing program features: instructors licensed by the U.S. Amateur Boxing Federation; group and individual coaching; fitness training and sparring experience; local and citywide tournaments; and top-notch boxing centers and equipment. This challenging and fun sport builds muscle tone and strength endurance, cardiovascular fitness and self-confidence. It's an aerobic exercise that is enjoyable and rewarding. Register online or visit the park boxing center near you. Most youth boxing programs are for ages 8 and older. Instruction is available for both first-time and experi...
Michael Kelly, Superintendent, Chicago Park District March 13, 2012
Michael Kelly, General Superintendent & CEO,Chicago Park District December 9, 2014
The Chicago Park District offers developmental swim for Special Olympics athletes at select pools.
Watch the Chicago Park District's Board of Commissioners a.m. session here.
Michael Kelly, General Superintendent and CEO, Chicago Park District June 4, 2013
Chicago Park District Special Olympics athletes are sharing their experiences on CAN TV.
The Chicago Park District is offering classes through the end of April for people of all ages who want to sign up for classes to get certified as a lifeguard.
Watch the Aug. 14, 2013 Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners meeting here.
Watch the Aug. 14, 2013 Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners committee meeting here.
Watch the Dec. 12, 2012 Chicago Park District board meeting.
Watch the Nov. 14, 2012 Chicago Park District Committee Meeting.
Timothy J. Mitchell General Superintendent & CEO, Chicago Park District June 23, 2008
The Visual Artist's Rights Act, Copyright and Conceptual Art: Creating and Protecting Art after Chapman Kelley v. Chicago Park District.