Walsh Park Is Going Under Construction!

Walsh Park is located at 1722 North Ashland Avenue and serves as the eastern end of the Bloomingdale Trail, the heart of The 606. In 2014, The Chicago Park District received the Open Space…

Oct 30, 2018   ·   Alerts

Areas of The 606 closed during construction

Dear Neighbor, Due to the construction work happening to restore the Exelon Observatory, there will be periods over the next few weeks when the Ridgeway entrance to the Bloomingdale Trail will not be accessible….

Jul 11, 2017   ·   Archives

The 606 showcases monthly video series by Marwen student artists

The 606 is proud to premiere People of The 606—a short video that celebrates the diversity of our unique park-and-trail system through the eyes of Marwen students Isabel Chavez, Michelle Martinez, Mia Mendez, and Billie…

Apr 19, 2017   ·   Video

Thousands Attend Celebration of The 606’s First Anniversary

The 606 Block Party featured a community festival, musical performances, food, an illuminated promenade and art CHICAGO, June 6, 2016 — Thousands of Chicago families, neighbors and visitors of all ages and backgrounds joined…

Jun 08, 2016   ·   News Releases

Thank you for celebrating with us at The 606 Block Party

What a great party! The 606 Block Party was a fun-filled success, thanks to the thousands of friends and neighbors who joined us and otherwise supported The 606 with your community spirit and generous…

Jun 06, 2016   ·   Archives

“High Five” Safety Rules for The 606

Watch Jennifer Martinez and Brazhae Waddell, our Bike Ambassadors from West Town Bikes, remind us the “High Five” safety rules to use when riding, running, or walking on The 606.

Apr 13, 2016   ·   Video

April 11, 2016 – The 606 Honored for Excellence in Design, Arts, Engineering

Since the opening of The 606 park and trail system to the public in 2015, the project and its lead partners – the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, and The Trust for…

Apr 11, 2016   ·   News Releases

February 19, 2016 – Neighborhood Update

The 606 Bloomingdale Trail Homeowners Program: Are you a Humboldt area homeowner around The 606 in need of home improvements? Take advantage of a forgivable loan — up to $25,000 — for modest-income homeowners…

Feb 19, 2016   ·   Archives

Arts Blitz on The 606

Download the press release For Immediate Release Arts Blitz on The 606  Brings Art to Life on the Bloomingdale Trail and Connected Neighborhood Parks Historic art walks, sculpture and sky — The Trust for…

Sep 08, 2015   ·   News Releases

MAYOR EMANUEL JOINS SENATOR DURBIN, THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND TO OPEN THE 606 PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM

Event Kicks Off Three-Mile Long Weekend Festival Celebrating Chicago’s Next Great Park   Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined today by Senator Dick Durbin, officials from The Trust for Public Land, the Chicago Park District…

Jun 06, 2015   ·   News Releases