Chicago Park District covers a lot of ground here in the city, including 580 parks, 26 miles of lakefront and dozens of pools.
And it's not just about being outdoors. In the summer, park visitors can enjoy cultural events such as movies, dancing and music.
So what's on the docket for summer 2014?
Newsviews talks about that and more with this week's guest Michael Kelly, general superintendent and chief executive officer of the Chicago Park District.
Newsviews: Chicago Park District's Michael Kelly (part one)