Women's weekend at Big Marsh Park will be an exclusive, supportive event with camping and coaching for female, trans, and non-binary mountain bike and BMX riders. ...
Go BIG! at Big Marsh Park! Come celebrate the opening of the south jump hill at Big Marsh Park! These six new trails include an XL competition-ready jump line and the nation's longest public asphalt jump line alongside small and medium features for beginning and intermediate BMX...
Join Alicia Frizzle of Natural Heir with an opportunity to slow down, awaken, and restore. Escape the daily rush. Join our 2.5-hour Guided Forest Therapy Walk to slow down, ease stress, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. Enjoy mindfulness activities, sensory exploration, a tea ceremony, and...
Short Track Racing is back! This beginner-friendly race series takes place every other Wednesday beginning 7/8! This race can be done on any bike, particularly cyclocross or mountain bikes. Rentals are available at the Outfitter. Registration begins at 5pm, races begin at 6pm. Youth and...
A Lux Listenings x Friends of Big Marsh SeriesEvery 4th Friday | May – September | 5–8pBig Marsh Park | 11559 S Stony Island, Chicago 60617An outdoor music series rooted in intentional curation and community. Each month a different selector. Each month a different sonic...
Big Marsh is more than bikes! Join us on the Southside's most beautiful natural landscape to pause a moment, and connect with nature and yourself. Ms. Allison's "Pause. Awaken. Restore" events will run 9am-10:30am Ms. Elysses "First Light Drum Circle" will begin at dawn, around 5:30am Ms....
Friends of Big Marsh is excited to announce a monthly guided bike tour of Chicago's eco-recreation in the Calumet Region! Email [email protected] to register or partner today. Free registration in bike rental calendar on each date! ...
Celebrate with Friends of Big Marsh and Lux Listenings DJs the GRAND OPENING of The Outfitter bike rental and the Concession. ...
The Spring Re-Set at Steelworkers Park is a community driven event where members of the affinity climbing groups that use the park and wall come together to design and “set” a total of 17 new climbing routes for the 2026 climbing season. The event will...
We have a very exciting year planned. Between new amazing trails opening, bike workshops, an expanded race calendar, a series of wellness activities, and new rental bikes; Friends of Big Marsh will really be offering something for the whole family! We need to grow our...