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Chicago, IL
Joined March 2009
Born May 01

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  1. Welcome park and recreation professionals to Chicago & to the 2022 & the Soaring to New Heights Conference. 👋

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  3. Don't let the sun☀️ fool you- current real feel in Chicago is 2°🥶! are open. Seek respite from the bitter cold in a fieldhouse during operating hours or call for more info.

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  4. Join us for the January Board of Commissioners meeting on Jan. 26 at 11:30 am. For access to meeting details, visit View this meeting virtually at or (CC)

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  5. Be our Valentine Heart suit! Show some love to your local park & our beloved love birds Monty & Rose. Shop the V-Day Sale for your favorite person & get your lovely Chicago Park-themed gifts by Feb. 14. Right pointing backhand index

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  6. It's the law of attraction. We know it looks enticing & beautiful, but it's actually cold & very dangerous. 🚫For your own safety, keep out of the water & off the ice along the lakefront.

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  7. When school is out, parks are in! In addition to co-ed programming, girls ages 6+ are invited to engage in a variety of sports & educational activities during the free 'Girls Day of Play' series on 1/28 at 15+ parks. Find a site near you 👉

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  8. With all of the snow ❄️we've had in the past 2 days, we couldn't resist and share a photo of the snowman ☃️families. Comment with some of your snowy park pictures. 📸: Eckhart Park

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  9. Our amazing crews are out clearing paths, parking lots, sidewalks to parks & the lakefront trail. 🚨Please be cautious as snow continues to fall.

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  10. It’s the perfect scene for ice skating! Bring your own ⛸ or rent them at our 5 outdoor ice rinks. Pre-reserve your time. Registration released on Mondays at 12pm. Dates for Valentine’s Day weekend available tomorrow. ➡️

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  11. Today is the last day to drop-off your holiday 🌲. In 2020, 20,000+ trees were ♻️ = 775,000 lbs. diverted from landfills. Gift your tree at 26 sites citywide & make a difference. For details, visit

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  12. It's the ! Can't wait to get moving🩰💃🕺. For the past 10 yrs., the initiative has brought vibrant dance performances to local . We're excited to continue to lift up Chicago’s dance scene in 2022 w/ 's support.

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  13. Calling all veterans! Be part of the first-ever Windy City Winter Sports Clinic. Register by 12pm (noon) today at . Participants will receive instruction from professional like , Central Cross Country Skiing & AllenForce.

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  14. Perfect timing ♥️ ! If there ever was a place to & seek refuge from Chicago's bitter cold, it's . Thank you for visiting & capturing all the warms feels.

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  15. Truly an honor for our beloved ♥️ lakefront trail to make 's list of the '10 Best Romantic Things to Do in Chicago.' We agree , "It's Chicago's beautiful backdrop, it's free and can be a casual, unpretentious date." 👇

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  16. We're excited to host the first-ever Windy City Winter Sports Clinic for veterans at McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Rd., on Feb. 8, 9:30am-3pm. Veterans will try their best at ice skating, biathlon, curling & snowshoeing & more. 👉 Register by Jan. 21 at

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  17. Learn about winter animals with the Free Spirit Siberian Rescue, explore Northerly Island & engage with during the annual Polar Adventure Days. Slots open for Feb. 26. Pre-registration is required & available at

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  18. Temps. are dropping ⏬🥶. Dip into a fieldhouse during regular operating hours to warm up⏫🌡️. Call 311 or visit for additional .

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  19. ' Aquatics Dept. is proud to have completed the 1st ever Aquatics Conference! The 2⃣-week, 30+ session virtual training, "Building a Better Program Together," provided the team w/ tools to strive in the workforce & be better equipped to serve Chicago.

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  20. 🥁🥁Winners of the 's Chicago Works Community Challenge include 4⃣ park projects! “Thanks to the vision and generosity of Mayor Lightfoot, we can realize these important park projects & enhance recreation opportunities...” - ➡️

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