Chicago Park District Spring Programs Registration Opens Next Week

Registration for the park district's spring sessions begins on Monday.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Chicago Park District announced that registration for its spring programs will open next week. The spring sessions will run from March 30 to June 7 and include offerings like after-school programs for kids and swim courses for all ages. Registration will open first for parks west of California Avenue on Monday, followed by parks east of California Avenue on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The Chicago Park District's spring programming provides important recreational and educational opportunities for residents of all ages across the city. With unpredictable spring weather, the park district's indoor and outdoor facilities offer reliable spaces for community members to stay active, learn new skills, and socialize.

The details

Registration for the Chicago Park District's spring programs will open on Monday, March 16 for parks west of California Avenue, and on Tuesday, March 17 for parks east of California Avenue. The spring sessions will run from March 30 through June 7 and include a variety of offerings such as after-school programs for kids ages 6-12 and swim courses for all ages.

  • Registration opens on Monday, March 16 for parks west of California Avenue.
  • Registration opens on Tuesday, March 17 for parks east of California Avenue.
  • Spring sessions run from March 30 through June 7.

The players

Carlos Ramirez-Rosa

General Superintendent and CEO at the Chicago Park District.

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What they’re saying

“Despite unpredictable wintry mixes and spotty sunny days during spring in Chicago, our fieldhouses and parks remain reliable spaces for patrons of all ages to engage in arts, athletics, and social programming. We hope families will explore the multitude of offerings at parks this spring, and begin a yearlong habit of skill-building and socializing.”

— Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, General Superintendent and CEO (abc7chicago.com)

The takeaway

The Chicago Park District's spring programming provides valuable opportunities for residents to stay active, learn new skills, and connect with their community, even as the city's unpredictable spring weather can make outdoor activities challenging.