The list of Park District summer programs was released Monday, so the competitive process of registration begins May 1. If you’ve been through the process or know anyone who has tried to sign a kid up for one of the many available programs, you know it is no walk in the park. We’ve got details for interested parents and guardians. Plus, we are breaking down the city’s latest efforts to recruit teen and adult lifeguards, and talking about some of our favorite parks to visit in the city.

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