Chicago Park District - Central Administrative Offices, Conservatories Golf Courses

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Dedicated to Chicago's near south, near north and west side parks, the Central Region manages 201 parks for diverse neighborhoods, including Austin, Back of the Yards, Bucktown, Chinatown, Hyde Park, Bronzeville, Lawndale, Pilsen, South Loop, Streeterville and Grant Park. Athletic opportunities abound in the Central Region with over three-dozen indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centers, interactive water playgrounds, ball fields, soccer fields, football fields, a golf course and a miniature golf course. Arts and cultural programming reign strong in the Central Region with AlieyCamp and several of the Park District's Cultural Centers. In terms of green technology, the region has a solar panel and wind powered turbine filtration system which is used to run the prairie river cleaning system at the Humboldt Park lagoon. In addition three other lagoons and one artificial turf soccer field serve the residents of McKinley, Garfield, and Columbus Parks. Some of Chicago's most significant park landmarks are located in the region, including landscapes designed by Jens Jensen, such as Columbus Park, Douglas Park, Garfield Park and Humboldt Park. The Central Region is also responsible for maintenance and upkeep of parks and playgrounds along Chicago's near south and near north lakefront communities and the city's shoreline from North Avenue south to 51st Street including Lakefront trails and Burnham Harbor. Also included in this region is the Museum campus, Buckingham Fountain, the Garfield Park Conservatory, and Soldier Field.