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Earth Day Free Parks

Earth Day Park Clean Up at Steelworkers

April 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/dima_zel

Location

Steelworkers Park

87th at S. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60617

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Description

All ages can meet at the park entrances and participate in an Earth Day Park Clean Up at Steelworkers Park. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 9 a.m.-noon April 26, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/earth-day-park-clean-steelworkers

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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